Bears

Bears consist of scouts in the third grade.  Bears meet at least twice a month and participates in the monthly pack night events.  Bears, like Wolves, continue to work on achievements and electives and are encouraged to participate in the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.  Bear Cubs may also earn their "Whittlin Chip Card", which allows them to carry and use their Cub Scout pocketknife on camping trips.

Goals:

• Earning the Bear Cub badge

• Earning the Whittlin Chip badge & card

• Earning one or more Arrow Points for electives

• Participating in the Cub Scout Academics & Sports Program

• Consider earning the God & Country Award (if not earned as a Wolf Cub)

• Consider earning one or more Other Awards available to Cub Scouts

• Enjoying the Bear Cub year and completing the year with the desire to become a Webelo!

Advancements:

Bear Scouts do adventures described in their Bear handbook that advance them towards their Bear rank. By completing seven adventures, the Bear rank is earned.

Requirements:

1. Complete each of the following Bear required adventures with your den or family:

   1. Bear Claws

   2. Bear Necessities

   3. Fellowship and Duty to God

   4. Fur, Feathers, and Ferns

   5. Grin and Bear It

   6. Paws for Action

2. Complete one Bear elective adventure of your den or family's choosing from this list: Baloo the Builder, A Bear Goes Fishing, Bear Picnic Basket, Beat of the Drum, Critter Care, Forensics, Make It Move, Marble Madness, Roaring Laughter, Robotics, Salmon Run, Super Science, A World of Sound

3. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.