The Bobcat rank is for all boys who join Cub Scouting.
This is a very basic and general description of what the boys will be doing while earning the Bobcat rank. The den leaders and the scout book for this rank will have all the detailed information on what your child will be doing.
Any boy joining the Cub Scouts, regardless of what level he enters the scouts, must earn the Bobcat rank. Tiger Cubs earn their Bobcat rank after the Tiger Cub rank, all boys joining after the Tiger Club year start with the Bobcat
To earn the Bobcat rank the new Cub Scout must do the following:
1. Learn and say the CUB SCOUT PROMISE.
"I ...(name)...promise to do my
best
To do my duty to God and my country,
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack."
2. Say the LAW OF THE PACK. Tell what it means.
"The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout Grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
3. Tell what WEBELOS means
WE'll BE Loyal Scouts
4. Show the CUB SCOUT SIGN. (Tell what it means).
5. Show the CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE. (Tell what it means).
6. Say the CUB SCOUT MOTTO.
"Do Your Best"
7. Give the CUB SCOUT SALUTE. (Tell what it means).
8. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the booklet,
How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse.
Remember there are no performance requirements for the boys. Simply participating and doing their best in an activity constitutes completion.