Pack 258 patch
Cub Scout Pack 258
Howell, NJ
Pack 258

Ranks & Requirements

Scouts earn one rank per school year. Each rank centers on a set of "adventures" that mix the outdoors, citizenship, family, and personal growth.

Lion rank badge
Lion
Kindergarten
Rank 1 of 6

A scout's first step. Lions explore with their families and learn what scouting is all about through games, crafts, and short outings.

Required Adventures

  • Lion's Honor — Learn the Cub Scout sign, salute, motto, and Law of the Pack
  • Animal Kingdom — Identify wildlife around your home
  • Mountain Lion — Practice the buddy system on a short hike
  • King of the Jungle — Visit a community service organization
  • Fun on the Run — Be active for at least 15 minutes a day

Handbooks

Tiger rank badge
Tiger
1st Grade
Rank 2 of 6

Tigers grow in confidence with their adult partners. The focus is on team play, the outdoors, and discovering their community.

Required Adventures

  • Bobcat — Scout Oath, Scout Law, sign, salute, handshake, and motto
  • Games Tigers Play — Try a new team game and demonstrate fair play
  • Team Tiger — Work as a den on a service project
  • Tiger Bites — Plan a healthy snack and help prepare it
  • My Tiger Jungle — Take a hike outdoors and observe nature

Handbooks

Wolf rank badge
Wolf
2nd Grade
Rank 3 of 6

Wolves take on more responsibility with hikes, knot tying, first-aid basics, and pinewood derby projects.

Required Adventures

  • Call of the Wild — Attend a Pack overnighter or family campout
  • Council Fire — Participate in a flag ceremony
  • Duty to God Footsteps — Discuss your family's beliefs
  • Howling at the Moon — Use your voice to lead a song or skit
  • Paws on the Path — Hike one mile and identify trail markers

Handbooks

Bear rank badge
Bear
3rd Grade
Rank 4 of 6

Bears tackle bigger challenges: whittling with a pocketknife, basic cooking, archery, and conservation projects.

Required Adventures

  • Bear Claws — Earn the Whittling Chip for safe pocketknife use
  • Fur, Feathers, and Ferns — Spend an hour studying wildlife in nature
  • Bear Necessities — Help plan and pack for a family campout
  • Paws for Action — Complete a community service project
  • Grin and Bear It — Try a new physical fitness activity

Handbooks

Webelos rank badge
Webelos
4th Grade
Rank 5 of 6

Webelos (We'll Be Loyal Scouts) prepare for Scouts BSA with leadership, cooking, and outdoor adventure pins.

Required Adventures

  • Cast Iron Chef — Plan and cook a meal outdoors
  • First Responder — Demonstrate basic first aid
  • Stronger, Faster, Higher — Track personal fitness goals
  • Walkabout — Hike at least three miles
  • Webelos Walkabout — Visit a Scouts BSA troop meeting

Handbooks

Arrow of Light rank badge
Arrow of Light
5th Grade
Rank 6 of 6

The highest rank in Cub Scouting. AOL scouts complete advanced adventures and earn the only Cub Scout award worn on a Scouts BSA uniform.

Required Adventures

  • Building a Better World — Citizenship and conservation projects
  • Outdoor Adventurer — Complete a full weekend campout
  • Scouting Adventure — Visit a Scouts BSA campout and join a patrol activity
  • Duty to God in Action — Reflect on personal beliefs and service
  • Arrow of Light Ceremony — Crossover to a Scouts BSA Troop

Handbooks