Cub Scout Adventure Requirements — All Ranks
Cub Scout Adventure Requirements — All Ranks
Section titled “Cub Scout Adventure Requirements — All Ranks”Side-by-side comparison of required and elective adventures for all Cub Scout ranks.
Source: BSA Cub Scout Adventures program. Full requirements at scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/adventures/
Required Adventures by Rank
Section titled “Required Adventures by Rank”Each rank requires completing all 6 required adventures plus 2 elective adventures.
| Rank | Required Adventures (All 6) |
|---|---|
| Lion | Bobcat, Mountain Lion, Fun on the Run, King of the Jungle, Lion Roar, Lion’s Pride |
| Tiger | Bobcat, Tigers in the Wild, Tiger Bites, Team Tiger, Tiger Roar, Tiger Circles |
| Wolf | Bobcat, Paws on the Path, Running with the Pack, Council Fire, Safety in Numbers, Footsteps |
| Bear | Bobcat, Bear Habitat, Bear Strong, Paws for Action, Standing Tall, Fellowship |
| Webelos | Bobcat, Webelos Walkabout, Stronger Faster Higher, My Community, My Safety, Duty to God |
| Arrow of Light | Bobcat, Outdoor Adventurer, Personal Fitness, Citizenship, First Aid, Duty to God |
Elective Adventures by Rank (Select 2)
Section titled “Elective Adventures by Rank (Select 2)”| Adventure | Lion | Tiger | Wolf | Bear | Webelos | AOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready Set Grow / Sky is the Limit | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Tech / Computing / High Tech | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Knots / Building / Modular Design | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Math / Estimations / Code | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Race Time | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fishing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cycling / Biking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Race Time adventure appears at all rank levels.
Notes for Den Leaders
Section titled “Notes for Den Leaders”- Bobcat is required at every rank — it’s the first adventure completed at each new rank
- Required adventures are designed to be completed during regular den meetings over the Scouting year
- Elective adventures can be chosen based on Scout and family interest
- Many elective adventures align with STEM, outdoor skills, or service themes
- Track completions in Scoutbook — den leaders enter completions, advancement chair purchases awards
Full Requirements
Section titled “Full Requirements”The complete, current adventure requirements with step-by-step activities are available:
- Online: scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/adventures/
- In rank handbooks (available through Scout Shop)
- In den leader guides for each rank
A side-by-side PDF comparison (138 KB) is archived at: docs/_archive/Advancement/Cub-Scout-Adventure-Requirements-Side-by-Side-Ranks.pdf
Used In
Section titled “Used In”| Resource Used In | Type |
|---|---|
| Advancement Chair | Role |
| Den Leader | Role |
Source
Section titled “Source”Source: View Resource