The Bear Cub Scout program is for boys who have completed second grade (or are age 9). After earning the Bobcat badge, a boy may earn the Bear badge by completing 12 out of a possible 24 Bear Achievements in four different categories: God, Country, Family, and Self.
Often, den meeting activities enable the Bear Cub Scouts to complete requirements toward an award or rank. The den leader can initial the requirement in the boys' handbooks, but it must also be signed by a parent or guardian to indicate the requirement has been completed.
After he has earned the Bear badge, a boy is encouraged to work on
any of 100 Bear Electives
projects. When he completes 10 elective projects, he earns a Gold Arrow Point to wear under the Bear badge. For each additional 10 elective projects completed, he earns a Silver Arrow Point.
Bear Cub Scouts can complete Belt Loops and Pins at any time.
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