As with all Cub Scout ranks, you must first earn the Bobcat Badge to be eligible to work for this award.
Welcome to the Bear Den

Third Grade
or 8-9 Yrs
Den Leader
Mr Philip
Our Goals Much of the advancement for the Bear rank is done by the scout and their family outside of the den. The parent signs off on the scout’s handbook and the Den Leader records the advancements from the handbook in our tracking Software. The Bear program relies heavily on family involvement, but you will see this gradually change with the scout doing more with their den and more individual direction as they graduate to Webelos.
Bear Badge Requirements
Requirements were REVISED effective December 1, 2016.
- Complete each of the six required Adventures with your den or family:
- Bear Claws
- Bear Necessities
- Fellowship and Duty to God
- Fur, Feathers, and Ferns
- Baloo the Builder
- Paws for Action (Duty to Country)
- Complete at least one elective Adventure of your den or family’s choosing.
- With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, 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.*
*If your family does not have Internet access at home AND you do not have ready Internet access at school or another public place or via a mobile device, the Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian.
Is your Third Grader eady to join?
Then you probably have some questions too.
Please send the Pack and email and we’ll get you pointed in the right direction.