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If a Cub Scout has completed the second grade (or is 9 years
old) he may begin working on the achievements to earn his Bear Badge. The Bear
Program is intended to help to guide the boys down a path of increased responsibility,
while having fun, learning about themselves and the world around them and gaining personal
achievement. |
| The first achievement the Cub Scout must earn, regardless of
when he enters the Cub Scout Program, is the Bobcat Badge. 
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Just like the Wolf Cubs, the Bear Cubs must complete
twelve achievements to earn their Bear Badge. But in the Bear program there is a
little more choice of what to work on. There are twenty-four achievements in four
different groups:
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GOD (Do ONE of the following) |
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Ways We Worship |
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Emblems of Faith |
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COUNTRY (Do THREE of the following) |
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What Makes America Special? |
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Tall Tales |
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Sharing Your World With Wildlife |
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Take Care of Your Planet |
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Law Enforcement is a Big Job |
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FAMILY (Do FOUR of the following) |
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The Past is Exciting and Important |
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What's Cooking? |
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Family Fun |
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Be ready! |
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Family Outdoor Adventure |
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Saving Well, Spending Well |
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SELF (Do FOUR of the following) |
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Ride Right |
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Games, Games, Games! |
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Building Muscles |
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Information Please |
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Jot it Down |
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Shavings and Chips |
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Sawdust and Nails |
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Build a Model |
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Tying it All Up |
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Sports, Sports, Sports |
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Be a Leader |
To achieve the Bear rank, the Cub Scout must earn his choice of twelve: one from the
first group, three from the second group, and four from each of the third and fourth
groups. After achieving the Bear badge, a boy may concentrate on any of the
remaining Bear projects, that qualify as electives, until he becomes a Webelos Scout. When
a boy completes ten electives he receives a Gold Arrow Point. For each additional
ten electives he receives a Silver Arrow Point.
Bear Cubs BSA follows a school-year cycle. Boys remain in the Bear Cub program until
they complete third grade. At that time, they graduate into a Webelos den.
For a more detailed explanation of the Bear badge requirements please click here.
Leaders & Meetings
In the Bear Cub Program each Den will consist of about 8-10 Cub Scouts with a minimum
of 2 adult leaders. The meetings will be held weekly with the leaders coordinating
the times and locations.
Uniforms, Supplies & Registration Cost
Both the Wolf and Bear Cub uniform is a blue long or short sleeve shirt, neckerchief
(yellow for Wolf, blue for Bear) and slide. The blue Cub Scout pants, belt and Cub
Scout hat are optional. For purchase information and costs for the uniform please
click here.
Each Den will set up dues, normally less that $2 for each meeting that will offset the
cost of supplies for the den meetings.
The registration fee for Bear Cubs is $13 and includes the Bear Cub Program Book.
An optional one-year subscription to Boys' Life Magazine, the
official magazine of Scouting, is available for $9.
Calendar, News & Pictures
Follow these links to see what is happening with the Bears.
