All Cub Scouts work through their books each year to earn their rank. We call this Advancement. The following pages will help you understand a little bit about what is involved during each year of Scouting.

Bobcat Badge: Each boy must earn this first.

Tiger Cub Scout: First Grade or at least 7 years old
Wolf Cub Scout: Second Grade or at least 8 years old
Bear Cub Scout: Third Grade or at least 9 years old
Webelos Cub Scout: Fourth or Fifth Grade, or at least 10 years old

When the boys have completed the requirements for their rank, and their leader as verified the completion, the boy and his adult partner will be asked to come forward during the following Pack meeting (usually the 3rd Sunday of the month). The badge is presented to the adult partner, who then pins it upside-down onto the Cub Scout's uniform. The badge can be turned right side up and sewn on after the Cub Scout completes a good deed.

In Pack 49, we have a special way of celebrating when boys advance in rank (but you have to be at a Pack meeting to hear it)!

Although not a requirement, we try to encourage the boys of Pack 49 to have earned their rank by the January meeting. 

Boys can also work on electives within their rank (see each page for these), or earn other Special Awards.

Whatever his choice, Cub Scouts offers many opportunities to a boy and his family.