The first badge all boys earn is the Bobcat badge.  Even if the boy starts the cub scout program after 1st grade, they must earn the Bobcat badge prior to earning their rank.  A boy does not have to earn all ranks to earn their current grade rank.  For example, if a boy starts cub scouts as a 3rd grader, he does not have to earn the Bobcat, Tiger, and Wolf badges in order to earn his Bear rank.  All he needs is the Bobcat and then the Bear rank.  All ranks are usually earned by the Blue and Gold Banquet.

Bobcat badge requirements

1. Learn and say the Cub Scout Promise and complete the Honesty Character Connection.

   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.

   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 guiding principle.

   Do Your Best.

7. Give the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.
8. With your adult partner, complete the exercises in the parent's guide, "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse."