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Training: NSCThe Cub Scout Program has two basic features, Rank Advancement, and the Academics and Sports Program.
The first badge all Cub Scouts earn, regardless of age, is the Bobcat Badge. After earning the Bobcat Badge, they proceed to work on advancement specific to their age level. As part of these requirements, they must learn the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout Motto.
Cub Scouts joining as First Grade boys enter the Tiger Cub Program. Tiger Cubs, complete Achievements to earn the Tiger Cub Badge, and complete Electives to receive Tiger Track Beads to wear from a belt emblem.
In the Second Grade, Cub Scouts work toward the Wolf Badge, then toward a Gold Arrow Point and one or more Silver Arrow Points The requirements for these badges are found in the Wolf Cub Scout Book.
In the Third Grade, Cub Scouts work toward the Bear Badge, then they, too, work toward earning a Gold Arrow Point and Silver Arrow Points. The requirements for these badges are found in the Bear Cub Scout Book.
The Webelos Program is a two year program for Fourth and Fifth Grade Boys. In both years, they work toward earning Webelos Activity Badges in twenty different areas, arranged in five groups. Fourth Grade Boys work toward the Webelos Badge. After earning the Webelos Badge. Fifth Graders, after earning the Webelos Badge, earn the Arrow of Light. In addition to the two rank badges, after earning the Webelos Badge, boys work toward the Compass Point Emblem and Metal Compass Points as they earn additional Activity Badges. Webelos should be taught the basics of the Boy Scout program while they are Webelos II. This involves learning the Boy Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Handshake and Outdoor Code. The Webelos should go as a group with their Adult Leader and their Parent to visit local Boy Scout Troops in preparation of finding the troop that meets their needs. Troop 330 serves the Chanhassen, Minnesota area.
As a Cub Scout or Webelos Scout, you can also earn the Cub Scout World Conservation Award, and the Leave No Trace Award.
Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts can also earn a series of Religious Emblems awarded by a number of religious organizations. The age and rank requirements vary. The Religious knot award may be worn as a Boy Scout and as an Adult Leader if earned as a youth.
Boys may earn a series of Cub Scout Academics and Sports Belt Loops and Pins as well as other BSA awards.
Cub Scouts may also earn a number of other Special Awards and Emblems, which are also available to Boy Scouts.