Bobcat badge

From MeritBadgeDotOrg

(Difference between revisions)
Jump to: navigation, search
(split out requirements, add History)
(add uniform link)
Line 16: Line 16:
== History ==
== History ==
[[Image:Bobcat_pin.jpg|Early 1950s version of the Bobcat pin]]
[[Image:Bobcat_pin.jpg|Early 1950s version of the Bobcat pin]]
-
The Bobcat rank was introduced in 1938 as the entry-level rank for every new Cub. The badge was a pin that was to be worn on civilian clothing and was not officially approved to be worn on the uniform shirt until 1959. In late 1972, the Bobcat pin was replaced with an embroidered rank patch and the Wolf and Bear rank badges were updated to the designs currently in use.
+
The Bobcat rank was introduced in 1938 as the entry-level rank for every new Cub. The badge was a pin that was to be worn on civilian clothing and was not officially approved to be worn on the [[uniform]] shirt until 1959. In late 1972, the Bobcat pin was replaced with an embroidered rank patch and the Wolf and Bear rank badges were updated to the designs currently in use.
{{reqs}}
{{reqs}}

Revision as of 14:35, October 10, 2008

Cub Scout Bobcat Rank

Bobcat Badge
Target age group:All new Cub Scouts
Created:1938
Current status:Active
Latest Requirements Revision:
Latest Handbook Revision:n/a
Previous rank:
none		Next rank:
any Cub Scout rank

The Bobcat badge is the first rank earned by every boy in Cub Scouting. All boys will first work on their Bobcat badge to complete the Cub Scout joining requirements. Once the Bobcat badge requirements have been completed, the Cub Scout will continue with the age appropriate program.

History

Early 1950s version of the Bobcat pin The Bobcat rank was introduced in 1938 as the entry-level rank for every new Cub. The badge was a pin that was to be worn on civilian clothing and was not officially approved to be worn on the uniform shirt until 1959. In late 1972, the Bobcat pin was replaced with an embroidered rank patch and the Wolf and Bear rank badges were updated to the designs currently in use.


Bobcat badge requirements

  1. Learn and say the Cub Scout Promise and complete the Honesty Character Connection.
    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.
    The Honesty Character Connection
    Know: Discuss these questions with your family. What is a promise? What does it mean to "keep your word?" What does honesty mean? What does it mean to "do your best?"
    Commit: Discuss these questions with your family. Why is a promise important? Why is it important for people to trust you when you give your word? When might it be difficult to keep your word? List examples.
    Practice: Discuss with family members why it is important to be trustworthy and honest and how can you do your best to be honest when you are doing the activities in Cub Scouting.
  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. A motto is a guiding principle.
    Do Your Best.
  7. Give the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.
  8. With your adult partner, complete the exercises in the parent's guide, "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse."

The text of these requirements is locked and can only be edited by an administrator.
Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page.

Cub Scout Leader Resources

Cub Scout Resources
New Leader Brochures: Tiger Wolf/Bear Webelos Cubmaster
Applications & Reports: Youth Application Adult Leader Application Advancement Report Uniform
Online Training: New Leader Youth Protection Training Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat
Safety Guides: Guide to Safe Scouting Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat Climb On Safely
Other: Permission Slip Local Tour Permit National Tour Permit Fundraising
Medical Exam Forms: Annual Health and Medical Record 34605 Age-Appropriate Guidelines More forms…


Cub Scout Advancement

Bobcat • Tiger • Wolf • Bear • Webelos • Arrow of Light

Retrieved from "http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Bobcat_badge"
Personal tools
language