Cub Scout Pack 8 Middletown is made up of 1st through 5th grade boys. Typically boys meet in small groups called dens with approximately 5 to 8 boys from the same grade. However, since we are a recently established Pack and only have 6 boys we have a weekly combined den meeting.
In the future as our pack grows we will split into separate dens where each den has an adult Den Leader and an Assistant Den Leader.
For a quick look at the trail from Cub Scout to Boy Scout keep reading.
For Detailed look at each rank select the appropriate Handbook below.
All the Books below are downloadable and printable. Just click on the Handbook Photo and it will take you to the book.
Bobcat
Every Scout must first earn this patch before starting on their Den Rank requirements. When a boy becomes a Cub Scout, his Den Leader and parent(s) teaches him his seven Bobcat requirements: learning the Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, handshake, salute, sign, motto, and the meaning of Webelos. The Tiger Cub Adult Partner(s) or Cub Scout parent(s) will complete the Parent’s Guide on their own.
First Graders - Tiger Cub Scout
Scouts joining as first graders (or are 6-7 years old) enter the Tiger Cubs. Tiger Cubs introduces boys and their adult partners to the excitement of Cub Scouting as they "Search, Discover, and Share" together. Tiger Cubs earn the Tiger Cub badge by completing 15 activities with their adult partner and den. Tiger Cubs that have earned their badge may then purse electives geared especially for younger cubs.
Second Graders - Wolf Cub Scout
In the second grade, Cub Scouts work toward the Wolf Badge, then toward a Gold Arrow Point and one or more Silver Arrow Points. To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass twelve achievements involving simple physical and mental skills. The requirements for these badges are found in the Wolf Cub Scout Book. Boys working towards their Wolf Badge are called Wolf Cubs.
Third Graders - Bear Cub Scout
Third grade Cub Scouts are called Bear Cubs and work toward the Bear Badge, after which they work toward earning a Gold Arrow Point and one or more Silver Arrow Points. There are 24 Bear achievements in 4 different categories. The Cub Scout must complete 12 of these to earn the Bear badge. The requirements for these badges are found in the Bear Cub Scout Book. Boys joining in the third grade must earn their Bobcat Badge before working towards the Bear Badge.
Fourth and Fifth Graders - Webelos Scout
The Webelos Program is a 2-year program for fourth and fifth graders. Webelos Scouts work toward earning Webelos Activity Pins in 20 different areas, arranged in 5 groups. Fourth grade boys work toward the Webelos Badge. After earning the Webelos Badge, boys work toward Compass Point emblem and compass points by earning additional Activity Pins. Fifth graders, after earning the Webelos Badge, earn the Arrow of Light. The Arrow of Light is the highest rank in Cub Scouts, and its badge is the only Cub Scout Badge that may be worn on a Boy Scout uniform. The requirements for these badges are found in the Webelos Cub Scout Book.
