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Frequently Asked Question

How old can a child be to join Cub Scouting?

Cub Scouting is for boys and girls in the kindergarten through fifth grade.

What are the different ranks and age requirements?

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Bobcat

First graders, and anyone beyond that grade who is new to Cub Scouting, completes the Bobcat Badge prior to working on their grade-specific badge of rank. Kindergartners, who are Lions, do not work on the Bobcat Badge.

Lion

Kindergartners work toward the Lion rank. The Lion rank is earned by completing five adventures.

Tiger

First graders work toward the Tiger rank. The Tiger rank is earned by completing seven adventures, one elective.

Wolf

Second graders work toward the Wolf rank. The Wolf rank is earned by completing seven adventures, one elective.

Bear

Third graders work toward the Bear rank. The Bear rank is earned by completing seven adventures one elective.

Webelos

Fourth graders work toward the Webelos rank. The Webelos rank is earned by completing six adventures as described below, one elective. Scouts who are in Cub Scouts in fourth grade must complete the Webelos rank before working towards their Arrow of Light.

Arrow of Light

Fifth graders work toward the Arrow of Light rank. If a fourth-grade Cub Scout has completed the Webelos rank, they may begin to work on the Arrow of Light. The Arrow of Light rank is earned by completing four adventures, one elective.

Advancement and Awards
Some advancement requirements are done at Den meetings; some others can be completed at home with the family.

What do we do?

Have fun!
Make friends
Camping
Hikes
Cub Scout camp
Duty to country
Serving Pacifica community: scooting for food, beach and school clean up, planting trees
Pinewood Derby
Museum visits
Sports events
First aid
Outdoor adventures
Learning about wildlife
Developing life skills
And much more!

How often do Cub Scouts meet?

Cub Scouts meet in their dens once each month, and a pack meeting is held for all Cub Scouts and their families once a month. A den may hold a special activity for the cub scout’s advancement (awards are delivered during the Pack meetings). Likewise, a pack may conduct a special event such as the Pinewood Derby or a blue and gold banquet.

May parents attend den meetings?

Parental involvement is encouraged, and all meetings should be open to your participation. If you would like to be present at a den meeting, ask the den leader in advance so that the leader can plan a way for you to observe or participate in advancement activities.

What supplies and equipment are needed to participate in Cub Scouting?

At minimum, each boy and girl in Cub Scouting will need a uniform and a handbook. Each year, the handbook changes, as does the cap and neckerchief, but other uniform parts remain the same for at least the first three years. When a boy enters a Webelos den, he may need to obtain a new uniform if the parents in the den opt for the khaki-and-olive uniform. The handbook, neckerchief and neckerchief slide are provided by the Pack to each cub scout.