THE BOBCAT TRACKS

           The first rank that EVERY boy MUST earn when entering the Cub Scouting Program after the Tiger Cub program is the Bobcat rank. Tiger Cubs earn the Tiger Cub rank THEN the Bobcat rank. Boys joining after the Tiger Cub year start with the Bobcat.

           To earn the Bobcat badge the boy must complete these eight tracks of Akela:

DATE

REQUIREMENT

SIGN

1. LEARN AND SAY THE CUB SCOUT PROMISE:  

          " I ____(name)____ 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."

... AND COMPLETE THE HONESTY CHARACTER CONNECTION.

- 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.

2. SAY THE LAW OF THE PACK. TELL WHAT IT MEANS.

"The Cub Scout follows Akela.

The Cub Scout helps the pack go.

The pack helps the Cub Scout Grow.

The Cub Scout gives goodwill. "

3. TELL WHAT "WEBELOS" MEANS.

                                        "WE'll BE LOyal Scouts"

4. SHOW THE CUB SCOUT SIGN

TELL WHAT IT MEANS.

5. SHOW THE CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE

TELL WHAT IT MEANS.

6. SAY THE CUB SCOUT MOTTO. A MOTTO IS A RULE.

        The MOTTO is: "DO YOUR BEST.”

7. GIVE THE CUB SCOUT SALUTE

TELL WHAT IT MEANS.

8. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the parent's guide, "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse".

When you and your boy have followed the eight tracks of the Bobcat, your boy may wear his Bobcat badge.

The badge should be ceremoniously presented as soon as possible at an upcoming Pack meeting.