Cub Scout Recognition

All Cub Scout Recognition

National Summertime Award

For those scouts who attend all 3 scheduled Pack Summertime activities.

Bobcat Badge

Regardless of a boy's age, the Bobcat Badge the first step in a boy's progression after registering as a Cub Scout. Among other requirements, the Bobcat must learn the Cub Scout Handshake, the Cub Scout Salute, and how to give the Cub Scout Sign.

Academic and Sports Belt Loops and Pins

The Cub Scouts Academics and Sports Program is a supplemental enrichment program that complements the existing Cub Scout program. The Academics subjects and Sports activities allow boys to learn new techniques, increase scholarship skills, develop sportsmanship - and have fun. Boys participating in the program will be recognized for enjoying teamwork, developing physical fitness, and discovering and building new talents. The Academics and Sports program encourages a boy to do his best. 

Belt Loops and pins can be are earned by Tigers, Wolves, Bears and WEBELOS. 

Complete details on using the Academics and Sports program are contained in the Cub Scouts Academics and Sports Program Guide.

Conservation Good Turn Award

Since 1910, conservation has been an integral part of the program of the Boy Scouts of America.  The BSA has been a positive force in conservation and environmental efforts.  Scouts have rendered distinguished public Service by helping to conserve wildlife, energy, forests, soil, and water.  Past generations of Scouts have been widely recognized for undertaking conservation Good Turn projects in their local communities.

Scouts of today have grown up with words such as ecosystem and biodiversity.  They recognize the need for, and the benefits of, conserving natural resources.  Scouts understand that we all must work together for the betterment of the land, forests, wildlife, air, and water.

Much has been accomplished in recent years by individual Scouts and through unit conservation Good Turns.  Much more needs to be done.

Beginning in 1995, the Boy Scouts of America will do much more.

The Conservation Good Turn is an opportunity for Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing Crews to join with conservation or environmental organization (federal, state, local, or private) to carry out a conservation Good Turn in their home communities. 

Emergency Preparedness Award

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is pleased to partner with the Boy Scouts of America to increase the level of citizen preparedness across the country. DHS has asked the Boy Scouts of America to build upon the foundation of the Ready campaign and to help citizens across the country prepare for emergencies of all kinds.

Leave No Trace Awareness Award

As more people use parks and recreation facilities, LEAVE NO TRACE® guidelines become even more important for outdoor visitors.

Leave No Trace is a plan that helps people to be more concerned about their environment and to help them protect it for future generations. Leave No Trace applies in a backyard or local park (front country) as much as it does in the wilderness (backcountry).

We should practice Leave No Trace in our attitude and actions wherever we go. Understanding nature strengthens our respect toward the environment. One person with thoughtless behavior or one shortcut on a trail can spoil the outdoor experience for others.

Help protect the environment by remembering that while you are there, you are a visitor. When you visit the outdoors, take special care of the area. Leave everything just as you find it.

Hiking and camping without a trace are signs of a considerate outdoorsman who cares for the environment. Travel lightly on the land.

Life Saving or Meritorious Action Award

Recognition may be given to a member of the Boy Scouts of America—Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, Venturer, or adult leader—where the evidence presented to the National Court of Honor, in accordance with prescribed regulations, shows that he or she saved or attempted to save life under circumstances that indicate heroism and risk of his or her own life. The court will give consideration to resourcefulness and to demonstrated skill in rescue methods.

Perfect Attendance Award

A gold-colored pin that may be worn to recognize good attendance at den and pack meetings. Year bars are available to attach to the first year bar and pin. Worn centered above the left pocket by Cub Scouts and WEBELOS Scouts. (Requirements for this recognition are determined by the pack committee. This recognition is for boys only.)

Physical Fitness Award

Two important challenges in preparing youth for the 21st century—particularly in today's increasingly automated and sedentary culture—are physical fitness and good health. Every adult leader for the year 2002 should set the example and contribute directly to the health and fitness of today's Scouts by completing requirements for the BSA Physical Fitness Award.

Religious Faith Award

At the heart of the Scouting movement is "Duty To God." The Cub Scout Promise, Boy Scout Oath, and Venturing Oath all stress the importance of reverence toward God. The religious emblems programs are key spiritual components of the Scouting movement. These programs are overseen by and/or taught by numerous volunteers, not by the Boy Scouts of America.

Tiger Recognition

Tiger Belt Totem

Tiger Totem Beads

There are five achievements in Tiger Cubs:

Each achievement has three parts: a family activity, a den activity, and a Go See It outing. A boy receives totem beads as he completes each part:

Tiger Track Beads

Tiger Track Beads are awarded for every 10 achievements completed after the Tiger Belt Totem has been earned.

Tiger Cub 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.

The badge is affixed to the Tiger Cub belt totem in the recessed area.

Wolf Recognition

Progress Towards Rank

When a Cub Scout completes any three achievements, his den leader can present the Progress Toward Ranks patch to him.

Each time the boy completes three achievements he will receive another gold bead. After he gets his fourth gold bead, he will receive his Wolf badge.

Wolf Badge

When a boy's parent has okayed the tracks your boy has filled in for all twelve achievements in his Wolf handbook, he may become a Wolf Cub Scout.

Wolf Arrow Points

When he has completed ten elective requirements, he has earned his first Arrow Point - a gold one. Only one gold arrow point may be earned during the Wolf year.

After earning a Gold Arrow Point, a Cub may complete ten more requirements to earn a Silver Arrow Point.

World Conservation Award

The Cub Scout version of the badge consists of a giant panda on violet Scout trefoil, violet trim, gold background (No. 00139). The two-inch embroidered emblem is worn as temporary patch, centered on right pocket. This award can be earned only once while you are a Cub Scout.

Bear Recognition

Progress Towards Rank

As a Bear, red beads are presented for each three Bear achievements earned. After he gets his fourth red bead, he will receive his Bear badge.

Bear Badge

Any boy may earn Bear achievements and electives if he is in the third grade, or is nine years old. To earn the Bear badge, a boy must complete 12 of the 24 specified achievements.

Bear Arrow Points

When he has completed ten elective requirements, he has earned his first Arrow Point - a gold one. Only one gold arrow point may be earned during the Bear year.

After earning a Gold Arrow Point, a Cub may complete ten more requirements to earn a Silver Arrow Point.

World Conservation Award

The Cub Scout version of the badge consists of a giant panda on violet Scout trefoil, violet trim, gold background (No. 00139). The two-inch embroidered emblem is worn as temporary patch, centered on right pocket. This award can be earned only once while you are a Cub Scout.

Whittling Chip

The Official Whittling Chip wallet card can be earned by Bear Cub Scouts by mastering the "Knife Safety Rules".

WEBELOS Recognition

WEBELOS Badge

The WEBELOS badge is the fourth rank in Cub Scouting. A Cub can start on it as soon as he joins a WEBELOS den, and providing he has completed third grade (or is 10 years old.) He can earn the WEBELOS badge after he has been in the den 3 months.

Activity Badges

Activity badges are metal emblems that are pinned on the WEBELOS cap or "WEBELOS colors". A WEBELOS Scout can earn them by completing the requirements during den meetings and at home.

WEBELOS COLORS

WEBELOS colors are an optional WEBELOS Scout uniform item whose use is determined at the Pack level. It consists of woven green, red, and gold streamers (tabs) on a blue metal bar with the border and word "WEBELOS" in gold. It is worn on the right sleeve immediately below and touching the U.S. flag if no Den number is worn (i.e. it covers the Den and Quality Unit insignia). If Den number is worn, under and touching the Den number. If colors are worn, activity badges are worn on the tabs.

Compass Points Emblem

After you have earned the WEBELOS badge, you can earn the compass points emblem. It is awarded after you earn seven activity badges: four more in addition to the three you earned for the WEBELOS badge. Wear your compass points emblem attached to the button on the right pocket of your WEBELOS uniform shirt.

Compass Points

After you earn the compass points emblem, you'll receive a metal compass point for each four additional activity badges you earn. Pin these compass points on the emblem in the "E," "W," or "S" positions, in any order you choose.

Whittling Chip

The Official Whittling Chip wallet card can be earned by WEBELOS Cub Scouts by mastering the "Knife Safety Rules".

World Conservation Award

The Cub Scout version of the badge consists of a giant panda on violet Scout trefoil, violet trim, gold background (No. 00139). The two-inch embroidered emblem is worn as temporary patch, centered on right pocket. This award can be earned only once while you are a Cub Scout.

Arrow of Light Award

The Arrow of Light Award is the highest rank in Cub Scouting. A WEBELOS Scout should set his sights on it early. It's tougher to earn than the WEBELOS badge, but he can do it!