Bobcat Requirements
To earn
the Bobcat rank the new Cub Scout must do the following:
1. Learn and say
the Scout Oath
SCOUT OATH
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight
2. Say the Scout Law. Tell what it
means.
SCOUT LAW
A Scout is:
Trustworthy,
Loyal,
Helpful,
Friendly,
Courteous,
Kind,
Obedient,
Cheerful,
Thrifty,
Brave,
Clean,
and Reverent
3. Show the CUB SCOUT SIGN. Tell what it
means.
CUB SCOUT SIGN
The two fingers look like the ears of wolf ready to listen to Akela.
4. Show the CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE. Tell what it
means.
The cub scout handshake means that you are brothers in scouting and that both of you help other people to obey the scout law.
5. Say the CUB SCOUT MOTTO. Tell what it means.
CUB SCOUT MOTTO
"Do Your Best"
6. Give the CUB SCOUT SALUTE. Tell what it
means.
CUB SCOUT SALUTE
The Cub Scout salute means you respect our flag.
7. With your parent
and/or guardian, complete the exercises in the booklet, How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse.
The above
items are the basic information that ALL Cub Scouts must learn, which is why
EVERY boy who enters into Cub Scouting MUST earn the Bobcat Badge.