BEAR DEN

The Bear rank is for boys who have finished second grade (or are 9 years old). There are 24 Bear achievements in four groups. A boy must complete 12 of the achievements to be a Bear Cub Scout. These requirements are harder and more challenging than those for the Wolf badge. When a boy has earned his Bear badge, he may work on electives to earn Arrow Points to wear under his Bear badge.

BEAR CUB HANDBOOK

The Bear Cub handbook is intended to guide both the boys and their parents along the Cub Scout trail. The trail to Bear consists of 12 achievements selected from a possible 24 activities that result in the boy becoming a Bear.

Parents and guardians should read the "Parent Guide" in their boy's handbook so that they will understand the advancement program.