Bobcat Trail

The Bobcat Trail

No matter what age or grade a boy joins Cub Scouts, the first rank that EVERY boy MUST earn is the Bobcat rank. The purpose of Bobcat is to introduce new scouts to some of the core elements of Cub Scouting, including the Cub Scout Sign, Salute, Handshake, Motto, Law of the Pack, and Promise.

To earn the Bobcat rank the new Cub Scout must complete the following 8 requirements:

1. Learn and say the CUB SCOUT PROMISE and complete the Honesty Character Connection.
  1. Cub Scout Promise:
    1. 1. "I promise to do my best
        To do my duty to God and my country,
        To help other people, and
        To obey the Law of the Pack. "

- - 1. Honesty Character Connection:
      1. Know: Discuss these questions with your family: What is a promise? What does it mean to "keep your word?" What does honesty mean? What does it mean to "do your best?"

- - - - Commit: Discuss these questions with your family: Why is a promise important? Why is it important for people to trust you when you give your word? When might it be difficult to keep your word? List examples.
      - Practice: Discuss with family members why it is important to be trustworthy and honest and how can you do your best to be honest when you are doing the activities in Cub Scouting.

CUB SCOUT SIGN

1. Say the LAW OF THE PACK. Tell what it means.
  1. "The Cub Scout follows Akela.
  2. The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
  3. The pack helps the Cub Scout Grow.
  4. The Cub Scout gives goodwill."
2. Tell what WEBELOS means.
  1. 1. WE'll BE LOyal Scouts
3. Show the CUB SCOUT SIGN. Tell what it means.
4. Show the CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE. Tell what it means.
5. Say the CUB SCOUT MOTTO:

CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE

CUB SCOUT SALUTE

1. Give the CUB SCOUT SALUTE. Tell what it means.

With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the booklet,
How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse.

Learn about Cub Scout Uniform requirements!