Cub Advancement
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Tiger
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The Tiger Cub rank badge was introduced in 2001. This is a
special badge issued only in the 2010 BSA Centennial Year. |
Introduced in 1982 for first grade
boys, Tigers was initially considered a separate program from
Cub Scouts. They did not wear the Cub uniform, but rather each
Tiger wore an orange T-shirt with iron-on paw prints
representing activities done by the Tiger and his adult Partner.
Tigers became part of Cub Packs in 1993 and Tiger dens were
introduced in 1995. |
Bobcat
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| Bobcat is the first rank earned by
all Cub Scouts, regardless of age.
Originally, Bobcat rank was indicated by a pin, introduced in
1938, rather than a rank badge. It was not approved to be worn
on the uniform until 1959.
The pin was worn upside down until the new Cub had done his
first Good Turn. |
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In 1972 the Bobcat Pin was replaced by a rank badge. |
Special Bobcat badge issued during 2010, the 100th anniversary
of the BSA |
Wolf
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When Cubs was introduced in the BSA in 1930, through 1945, the
youngest members of the BSA were simply "Cubs". A
"Cub Scout" was a Boy Scout (12-17 year old) who had
once been a Cub. |
When Cubs were first introduced in
the early 1930's (Ithaca had one of the experimental Packs in
1930), the first rank a Cub would earn was "Wolf".
Ranks were earned regardless of age until 1943 when Wolf became
the program for 9-year-olds, the joining age for new Cubs. This
was changed to 8 years old in 1949.
In 1986, the Cub levels were changed to a grade-based rather
than age-based system. Today, Wolf Cubs are in Second Grade. |
The name was changed to "Cub Scouts" in 1949. The
patches were changed from felt to a twill backing in 1950.
This patch dates to the 1950s or early 1960's. |
Special Wolf badge issued during 2010, the 100th anniversary of
the BSA |
Bear
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This twill-back badge was used from 1950 to 1972 |
When ranks were tied to age in
1943, Bears were 10-year-olds. This was reduced to 9-year-olds
in 1949 when the joining age was reduced to 8. Since 1986,. Bear
Cubs are for second grade boys. |
The Bear badge was changed to this design in 1972. |
Special Wolf badge issued during 2010, the 100th anniversary of
the BSA |
Lion / Webelos
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| Under the original 1930's Cub
system, Lion was the highest Cub rank.
In 1943, when age-based ranks were introduced, Lions were
11-year-olds, reduced to 10-year-olds in 1949. |
This badge was used from 1930-1949, when the program name was
changed to "Cub Scouts". Patches like this one - felt
with a wide border - are the oldest of the Cub rank patches. |
This version of the Lion badge was used from 1950-1966
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The Webelos Award was introduced in 1941. It wasn't a rank.
Rather, it meant that the Lion Cub Scout had met the
requirements for Boy Scout Tenderfoot rank, so that when he
joined Boy Scouts at age 12 (lowered to 11 in 1949) he would
join as a full Tenderfoot.
"Webelos" was made up of the initials of the Cub
ranks, plus "S" for "Scout": W(olf) B(ear)
L(ion) S(cout) - with inserted vowels to make it pronounceable.
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The Lion rank was eliminated in 1967, and the "Webelos
Award" strip became the Webelos Rank patch. Webelos wore
these "colors" on their shoulders, and marked
achievements toward earning the Webelos rank with pins on the
hanging ribbons.
At this time the explanation of the name "Webelos"
was changed
to "WE'll BE LOyal Scouts"
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In 1972 the Webelos rank strip was renamed again, this time to
"Arrow of Light". The requirements were changed so
that the Arrow of Light became an award earned after earning the
Webelos rank. |
A large version of the Webelos rank used as a temporary patch in
the early 1970's before the rank patch became available. |
The diamond-shaped Webelos rank patch was introduced in 1977 |
Special Webelos rank patch issued for BSA's 2010 100th
Anniversary. |
The tan-backed oval Webelos badge was introduced in 2001 for
Webelos who wear the Boy Scout tan shirt. This is the
special-issue 2010 version. |
Webelos Compass Patch, used with "compass point"
pins.
It is awarded after the Webelos Scout earns four more activity
badges in addition to the three he had earned for the Webelos
badge, a total of seven activity badges. The compass points
emblem is worn attached to the button on the right pocket of the
Webelos uniform shirt. |
Cubs earned silver or gold arrow points as they worked toward
ranks. |
Other
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Three-year Veteran pin |
Cub Scout Recruiter strip |
Denner patch - the boy leader of a den is the "Denner",
a position rotating on a monthly basis so that all of the boys
in the den can serve. Today, Denners wear shoulder cords rather
than patches, which saves wear and tear on their shirts and work
for their parents. |
Cubs wear den strips indicating what den number they're in. |
Den Chiefs are Scouts BSA who help Cub Scout Den Leaders. They
wear these cords on the shoulder of their uniforms. |
Cub Activities
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1960's Cub Promise coin
Note that the promise includes the words "to be
square", which were removed from the oath in 1971.
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Cub Scouting's 50th Anniversary in the BSA in1980
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Commemorative Cub Scout coin for 50th Anniversary in 1980
Reverse shows Cub Scout Oath as in the 1960's example (but
without the promise to "be square") |
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Pinback button for Cub Scouts 75th Anniversary - 2005 |
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2009 Cub Scout Resident Camp - pinback button |
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2012 Cub Scout Resident Camp - Knights in Armor theme
Tuum Optimum ("Do your
best") |
Pinback button used for recruiting for 2012 Cub Resident Camp |
2013 Cub Scout Resident Camp - Sherlock Holmes theme
Barton Street Irregulars |
2014 Cub Scout Resident Camp - Leatherstocking
Tales |
2015 Cub Scout Resident Camp - Space
Invaders |
2015 Spring Cub Adventure Weekend
"Things That Fly" |
2016 Cub Scout Resident Camp - Camp
Cretaceous |
2017 Cub Scout Resident Camp
Barton School of Mystery and Magic |
2018 Cub Scout Resident Camp
Rocky Mountain Rendezvous
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2021 "All Aboard" Dryden Rail Trail Event |
Undated Webelos Weekend patch - probably 2005 or 2006
Jim Graney Collection |
Undated Cub Adventure Weekend - printed patch |
Undated Cub Adventure Weekend - printed patch |
