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BOBCAT CUB SCOUT RESOURCES
BOBCAT CUB SCOUT RESOURCES
Bobcat is the joining rank for Cub Scouts.
New Cub Scouts in 1st grade and older earn the Bobcat badge before any other rank, no matter what grade they are when they join. Find helps for the Bobcat program on this page.
BOBCAT Cub Scout Requirements
BOBCAT Cub Scout Requirements
Learn and say the Scout Oath, with help if needed.
Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed.
Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.
Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it means.
Say the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.
Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.
With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
Learn and say the Scout Oath
Learn and say the Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Learn and say the Scout Law
Learn and say the Scout Law
The Scout Law has 12 points. Each is a goal for every Scout. A Scout tries to live up to the Law every day. It is not always easy to do, but a Scout always tries.
A Scout is:
A Scout is:
- TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
- LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
- HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
- FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
- COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
- KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.
- OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.
- CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
- THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
- BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.
- CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home and community clean.
- REVERENT. Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.
Show the Cub Scout sign
Show the Cub Scout sign
The three fingers stand for the three parts of the Scout Oath: duty to God and country, duty to others and duty to self. Salute: Form the Scout sign with your right hand, then finish the salute by bringing that hand up, palm down, until your forefinger touches the brim of your hat or the tip of your right eyebrow.
Show the Cub Scout handshake
Show the Cub Scout handshake
“Extend your left hand to another Scout and firmly grasp their left hand. Made with the hand nearest your heart, the Scout handshake signifies friendship. Because only Scouts and Scouters know the Scout handshake, use the regular right-handed handshake when greeting people outside of Scouting.”
Say the Cub Scout motto
Say the Cub Scout motto
The Scout motto is “ Be Prepared”. This has to be achieved by being physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
Show the Cub Scout salute
Show the Cub Scout salute
Made with the right arm straight up above the shoulder – with index finger and middle finger forming a V. Cub Scout Salute: Made by joining the index and middle fingers of the right hand (holding the other fingers with the thumb) and touching the extended fingers to the cap visor or forehead.
PRINTABLE RESOURCES
PRINTABLE RESOURCES
Bobcat-Badge.pdfBOBCAT REQUIREMENTS
CUB SCOUT BASICS
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