February 2015 Cub Scout Advancement Adventure-based advancement

Adventures Across the Ranks Required Adventures Elective Adventures Adventure Recognition Device Tiger 6 1 Belt Loops Wolf Bear Webelos 5 2 Pins Arrow of Light 4 3

New Program Model Rank Advancement Through Adventures For each rank, complete seven den-based adventures, including a family-based “Duty to God” adventure, to earn rank Adventures = theme-based experiences, three den meetings Immediate recognition after each adventure (loops or pins) Elective adventures available; same recognition approach

Theme-based example: “Webelos Walkabout”

Desired Outcomes

Transition Considerations Boys seeking Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos ranks beginning June 1, 2015: Use new program Boys joining Cub Scouts after May 31, 2015, may earn Arrow of Light rank using new requirements—no requirement to earn Webelos rank first LDS transition considerations Details: See Transition guidelines on www.scouting.org/programupdates

Webelos to Arrow of Light May continue to work out of the current handbook and complete the Arrow of Light requirements as stated May convert to the new handbook and requirements: Must complete the four defined required adventures To satisfy the requirement for three electives, may utilize either the new adventure electives or electives earned under the current program but not used to fulfill Webelos rank requirements Boys earning their Webelos badge prior to June 1, 2015

Joining Cub Scouts in Fifth Grade Boys joining Cub Scouts after May 31, 2015, and meeting the qualifications to join an Arrow of Light den Shall utilize the new program requirements and handbook May substitute any of the new program’s Webelos–required adventures for the three required Arrow of Light electives

Additional Recognitions World Conservation Award National Den Award Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award