The Advancement Program

Recognition is important to young boys. The Cub Scout advancement plan provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members work with boys on advancement projects. Cub Scout advancement is not a competition among boys. The Cub Scout advancement program is also designed to encourage the natural interests of a boy in a natural way. The ranks in Cub Scouting each with its own requirements, are progressively more challenging, matching the increased skills and abilities of a boy as he grows older.

Generally speaking, a boy should advance one rank per year. The Den Leader will help guide the boys and their families to reach their goals. The Cub Scout's advancement progress depends on his own motivation for learning new skills; on the encouragement and help he gets from his family, and on his need for recognition. However, parents should be encouraged not to rush their boys through the required achievements for each rank. Normally, it should take a boy about six months to complete the requirements for the Wolf and Bear ranks. He may not begin working on the requirements for the next rank until he reaches the age or grade requirements.

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Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

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