Bobcat
Starting Cub Scouts (must be at least in the first grade or 7 years old)
Each boy who joins the Cub Scouts will first earn the Bobcat badge. The boy must do his best to learn seven items including the Cub Scout motto and promise, handshake, salute, and the Law of the Pack to name a few. The Parents must read and discuss with the boy a pamphlet on preventing child abuse. The pamphlet can be found in the front of each Cub Scout book. When the boy has completed each step to the best of his ability, the parent can sign it. The boy will receive his badge at the next pack meeting.
Tiger
Tiger Cubs (members of the Tiger Den)
First grade boys, or those who are at least 7 years old, will work toward the Tiger Cub badge after first earning the Bobcat badge. The Tiger Cub badge is for boys who have completed all 15 parts of the five achievements, that is, five family activities, five Den activities, and five "Go See It" outings. An Adult Partner, usually a parent, will attend meetings and work with the Tiger Cub to complete the corresponding handbook. Once completed, the Adult Partner will sign the handbook and receive the Tiger Cub badge. The Adult Partner will then present the badge to the Tiger Cub.
Wolf
Cub Scouts (members of the Wolf Den)
Second grade boys, or those who are at least 8 years old, will work toward the Wolf badge after earning the Bobcat badge (if it hasn't been earned already). Twelve achievements must be completed in subject areas such as family fun, starting a collection, identifying basic hand tools, and healthy eating habits. All requirements are age appropriate. After the Wolf badge is earned, both gold and silver arrow points can be earned in areas such as knots, fishing, books, or 19 other subjects. When the Scout has done his best to complete each requirement, a parent or Scout Leader can sign it off.
Bear
Cub Scouts (members of the Bear Den)
Third grade boys, or those at least 9 years old, will work toward the Bear badge after earning the Bobcat badge (if it hasn't been earned already). Twelve of 24 different achievements must be completed to the best of the Scout's ability in subjects similar to the Wolf badge but slightly more challenging and varied. Arrow points can be earned after the Bear badge just like the Wolf badge. Again a parent or Scout Leader can sign requirements off as they are completed.
Webelos
Webelos Scouts (members of the Webelos I or Webelos II Den)
Fourth and fifth graders, or those at least 10 years old, will be Webelos Scouts. After earning the Bobcat badge (if it hasn't been done already), Webelos Scouts work on activity pins. Pins are earned for Scientist, Forester, Engineer, Artist, Scholar and First Aid to name just a few. The Webelos badge is earned by completing the requirements for three pins including Fitness, learning about becoming a Boy Scout, and doing your duty to God. Webelos are a transition period, preparing the boys to become more independent workers and thinkers, and eventually a Boy Scout.
Arrow of Light
Transitioning from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts
The Arrow of Light is earned by Webelos Scouts who are prepared to become Boy Scouts and have earned at least eight activity pins including Citizen, Fitness and Ready Man (First Aid). It is the highest award a Cub Scout can earn.