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Bear rank is for boys who have completed second grade (or are 9 years old). Some packs present the bear Cub Scout book and neckerchief to boys when they are eligible to begin work on this rank.
There are 24 bear achievements in four categories; boys must complete 12 of these to earn the bear badge. These requirements are more difficult and challenging then those for the wolf badge. When the boy has earned his bear badge, he may work on electives for credit toward arrow points. His parent or guardian approves his work and signs his book. He may work on electives in the bear book for credit toward arrow points until he completes the third grade (or turns 10). When he completes third grade (or is 10), a Cub Scout may be recognized in a pack ceremony as he enters a Webelos den.
Cub Scout Dens
Cub scout dens are composed of boys who are in second of third grades (or who are 8 or 9 years old.) When they complete third grade (or reach age 10), then enter a Webelos den. The boys in second grade (or who are age 8) are called wolf cub scouts. The boys in third grade (or who are age 9) are called Bear Cub Scouts.
Den meetings are planned and run by an adult den leader with the help of an assistant den leader and a den chief. A pack trainer or another member of the pack committee works closely with the den leaders, coordinating de activities and plans for pack meeting participation and providing training and support.
Den meeting activities are planned around the monthly theme and include playing games, making handicrafts, taking hikes and pursuing other outdoor fun, practicing skits and stunts in preparation for the next pack meeting and taking part in simple ceremonies and songs. Sometimes, work on advancement requirements is included.
Planning the Cub Scout Den Meeting
A Cub Scout den leader is not expected to find and develop all of the ideas and materials needed to run four lively den meetings each month. The cubmaster and pack committee members work with the leaders to develop the meetings programs. Much of the planning for the den and pack is done at the annual pack program planning conference, the pack leaders planning meeting and the den chief planning meeting.
Cub Scout Program Helps and the Webelos Leader guide provide four monthly den-meeting outlines based on the monthly theme. Most leaders use these outlines as a guide for planning their own den meeting, but they are also free to incorporate their own ideas in the den-meeting plan.
Remember that sometimes a den trip or other special activity might take the place of a regular den meeting. If the den meeting program is well planned, interesting, and fun, the boys will be more likely to attend.
Who attends Cub Scout Den Meetings?
Den meetings are for the boys. The cub scouts, the den leader, assistant den leader, and den chief attend them. On some occasions, a parent, guardian, or other family member might be asked to help a specific meeting, but family members do not normally attend wolf or bear den meetings.
Who is Responsible?
The Cub Scout den leader is responsible for seeing that the weekly den meetings are planned and conducted. The basic outline for den meetings is planned at the monthly pack leaders meeting. A wise den leader will involve the other members of the den leadership team in the planning.
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