Cub Scout Advancement & Awards
Advancement
On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses towards a badge of rank based on their grade. They need not have earned the previous rank in order to earn the next. To earn each badge of rank a Cub Scout earns the six required Adventures and at least two elective Adventures. Required Adventures are based on the aims and areas of importance in Scouting. Each badge of rank is age-appropriate, so earning a rank below a Cub Scout’s current grade is not permitted.
Adventures
Based on different topics such as hiking, nature, science, citizenship, first aid, sports, and more, adventures are earned as a Cub Scout advances toward their badge of rank. Once an adventure is completed, a Cub Scout receives recognition in the form of a an adventure loop or adventure pin.
Find adventures for each of the Ranks, along with requirements and activities HERE
Awards
These are awards Cub Scouts can earn beyond their badge of rank.
- Religious Emblems
- Recruiter Strip
Learn more HERE
Scoutbook
Scoutbook is an online advancement tracking system that encompases the entire scouting program. Scoutbook can be used by families, Cub Scout Packs, and Scout BSA Troops.
Click HERE to link to Scoutbook
For help on Scoutbook- Click Here
If you are not using Scoutbook, you can update the NEW Internet Advancement tool from BSA. You need to be a Key 3 or Advancement Coordinator to have access.
Click HERE to link to Internet Advancement
Click HERE for more on Advancement