How Old Do You Have To Be To Join Cub Scouts?

To join Cub Scouts you can be anywhere from a kindergartner to a 5th grader. Cub Scouts is set up into 6 different ranks. Your grade level will determine which rank you will be in.

Lion Cub Scout - Kindergarten

As a Lion Cub the kids will have 5 required activities to do that will take them on fun adventures that will help them learn how to stay safe while hiking and to be respectful to animals and nature as they go on outdoor adventures, they will learn how to eat healthily and stay active and get to join in on the Jungle Field Day, and they will learn how to be a good citizen while joining in on a service project to help others.

Tiger Cub Scout - First Grade

As a Tiger Cub, the kids will have 6 required adventures to complete. In these adventures they will learn the importance of working together as a team while they play games and create their own unique games, they will learn more about healthy nutrition and the good manners you should have before, during, and after a meal. They will go on outdoor adventures that will help them learn more about the essentials you should have on a hike and how to be safe in the outdoors. They will join in on campfire skits and jokes that are always the favorite of the scouts. Throughout their journey as a Tiger Cub, they will also work on their Duty to God and the importance of kindness and helping others.

Wolf Cub Scout - Second Grade

As a Wolf Scout, there will be 6 required adventures. Since the kids are a little older, a new topic is introduced and that is the Duty to Country. On this adventure they will learn the importance of the military and our military veterans, they will learn about the American flag and how to properly care for it, they will also continue to work on and understand their Duty to God and the importance of helping others and being a good citizen. There will also be lots more fun camping and hiking adventures that will help them learn more about the importance of paying attention to the weather before hiking or camping, the best way to set up a campsite, the Leave No Trace principles, and the principles of the Outdoor Code.

Bear Cub Scout - Third Grade

For the third grader Bear Scouts, they have 6 required adventures this year. During this year they will learn about tools used for building and build something like a bird feeder or a toolbox. As a third-grader, they are old enough now to learn about knife safety and they can earn the Whittling Chip which will allow them to be able to carry a pocket knife. The kids will learn more deeply about their Duty to God and Country, by learning about and meeting with police officers and fire safety officers. This year they will work on more projects that help the community and of course, there will be more fun campouts, hikes, and field trips.

Webelos Cub Scout - Fourth Grade

The Webelos will have 5 required adventures this year. Even though that is less than the other ranks, each adventure is a little more detailed and advanced. This year they will learn about planning a healthy meal and cooking it by using a camp stove, campfire, solar oven, or another way of cooking outdoors. They will learn more advanced First Aid techniques and get to meet with a First Responder. They will work on becoming stronger and faster by working out and building fitness obstacle courses that other dens can use. There is always hiking and camping and this year during the Webelos Walkabout they will plan a hike or outdoor activity and take on the roles of being a leader and what that entails

Arrow of Light Cub Scout - Fifth Grade

Arrow of Light is the last year of Cub Scouts before they will start Boy Scouts. During this year there will be 4 required adventures but just like it was for the Webelos, there may be fewer required adventures but there are many more activities to accomplish in each of them. This year the kids will be building on what they have learned in the previous years to accomplish their requirements. They will get to meet with government leaders and find out ways they can help in the community as they work on their Duty To God. They will learn about scouting in other parts of the world, they will plan and set up an Outdoor Adventure that involves planning the meals, activities, campfire skits, and more. They will have to pick out their campsite and set it up using all of the tools, knots, etc. that they have learned in the past 4 years. They will have to demonstrate much of what they have learned like, reciting the Outdoor Code, Leave No Trace Principles, Scout Oath, and more.