The Bear Den
Den 4 Bear - Third Grade
Welcome to the Bear Den!
We are excited to start a new year with a new group of Bears and are welcoming a new group of children. If you are interested in joining, please email one of the pack leaders or complete the online registration here. We are eager to meet you, your family, and your new cub scout.
What is a Bear?
Information from usscouts.org: WELCOME TO CUB SCOUTING: EARNING THE BEAR RANK
A child who is 9 years old or is in the third grade is a Bear and their adventures are found in the Bear Handbook.
Like all other new Cub Scouts, a Bear must first earn their Bobcat rank. After completing the requirements for Bobcat they may go on to complete the requirements for the Bear rank and the many electives that are offered for their rank. Need to update your scout's achievement status? Submit their accomplishment in Scoutbook.
The Bear rank is earned by completing the adventures as described below.
Bear Requirements
1. Complete each of the following Bear required adventures with your den or family:
a. Bear Claws
b. Bear Necessities
c. Fellowship and Duty to God
d. Fur, Feathers, and Ferns
e. Grin and Bear It
f. Paws for Action
2. Complete one Bear elective adventure of your den or family’s choosing.
3. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your
Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide, and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.
Like all other new Cub Scouts, a Bear must first earn their Bobcat rank. After completing the requirements for Bobcat they may go on to complete the requirements for the Bear rank and the many electives that are offered for their rank. Need to update your scout's achievement status? Submit their accomplishment in Scoutbook.
The Bear rank is earned by completing the adventures as described below.
Bear Requirements
1. Complete each of the following Bear required adventures with your den or family:
a. Bear Claws
b. Bear Necessities
c. Fellowship and Duty to God
d. Fur, Feathers, and Ferns
e. Grin and Bear It
f. Paws for Action
2. Complete one Bear elective adventure of your den or family’s choosing.
3. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your
Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide, and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.
Summary of Bobcat Rank Requirements
1. Learn and say the Scout Oath, with help if needed.
2. Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed.
3. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.
4. Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it means.
5. Say the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.
6. Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.
7. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide