Kindergarteners begin their Scouting journey in the Lion Cub den, where families and Scouts work together to plan and complete the Lion activities.
Attendance at den events is important – for both the Scout and Akelas (adult partners). Of course, if a Scout has a conflict with a den event, they can complete the activity on their own with their Akela.
First graders are part of the Tiger Cub den, where each Scout works with Akela on the requirements to earn their Tiger Cub badge. Families get to assist the Den Leaders in planning and facilitating activities.
The den activities should be completed with the entire den; therefore, attendance at den events is important – for both the Scout and Akela. Of course, if a Scout has a conflict with a den event, they can complete the activity on their own with their Akela.
Second graders are part of the Wolf Cub den, where each Scout continues to work with an Akela on the requirements to earn their Wolf Cub badge. Families continue to be able to assist the Den Leaders in planning and facilitating activities.
The den activities should be completed with the entire den; therefore, attendance at den events is important – for both the Scout and Akela. Of course, if a Scout has a conflict with a den event, they can complete the activity on their own with their Akela.
Third graders advance to the Bear Cub den, where Scouts work on some requirements with an Akela, but they have the confidence and skills to do many of the activities on their own. Families are still able to assist the Den Leaders in planning and facilitating activities.
The den activities should be completed with the entire den; therefore, attendance at den events is important – for both the Scout and Akela. Of course, if a Scout has a conflict with a den event, they can complete the activity on their own with their Akela.
The Webelos program has two major milestones – the Webelos rank badge to be earned in 4th grade and the Arrow of Light to be earned in 5th grade. The final part of Webelos is bridging over into a Scout troop selected individually by the Scout.
Webelos is for 4th and 5th graders to prepare to join a Scout troop while learning outdoor skills and participating in many adventures. A well-run group of Webelos is a gradual change from being an “adult-run” den to being a “scout-run” patrol,” ready to fit right into an adventurous Scout troop. This migration requires the parents and den leaders to give the Scouts more and more control, decision-making power, and responsibility as they progress in skills, abilities, and maturity.
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