Wolf Scout

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Cub Scout Wolf Rank

Wolf Badge Target age group: 2nd grade Created: 1930 Current status: Active Latest Requirements Revision: 2003 Latest Handbook Revision: #33450 Previous rank: Tiger Cub Scout Next rank: Bear Cub Scout

The Wolf Scout program is for boys who have completed first grade (or are age 8). After earning the Bobcat badge, a boy may earn the Wolf badge by completing 12 achievements involving simple physical and mental skills.

Often, den meeting activities enable the Wolf Scouts to complete requirements toward an award or rank. The den leader can initial the requirement in the boys' handbooks, but it must also be signed by a parent or guardian to indicate the requirement has been completed. The Den Chief helps lead the meetings. The Denners and Assistant Den Leaders lead Opening and Closing flag ceremonies and help with setup and cleanup.

After he has earned the Wolf badge, a boy is encouraged to work on any of the 100 Wolf Electives projects. When he completes 10 elective projects, he earns a Gold Arrow Point to wear under the Wolf badge. For each additional 10 elective projects completed, he earns a Silver Arrow Point.

Wolf Cub Scouts can complete and repeat Belt Loops and Pins at any time.

Wolf Scout requirements

Complete each of the following Wolf required adventures with your den or family: a. Call of the Wild b. Council Fire c. Duty to God Footsteps d. Howling at the Moon e. Paws on the Path f. Running With the Pack Complete one Wolf elective adventure of your den or family’s choosing. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide, and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.* *If your family does not have Internet access at home AND you do not have ready Internet access at school or another public place or via a mobile device, the Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian. The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: Wolf Handbook, 2015 Edition (BSA Supply SKU #620714) The text of these requirements may be locked. In that case, they can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page.

Progress Toward Ranks A complete set of Progress Toward Ranks beads for a boy who has completed both Wolf and Bear ranks. Level: Wolf and Bear Created:

Progress Toward Ranks The Progress Toward Ranks emblem is for Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts. While working toward the Wolf or Bear rank badge, Cubs receive one bead for every three achievements completed: Yellow beads for Wolf, Red beads for Bear. The emblem is worn suspended from the right pocket flap button on the blue Cub Scout uniform shirt. Arrow Points Arrow Points are for boys who hold the Wolf and Bear Cub Scout Ranks. Once the rank badge has been earned, Cub Scouts may complete elective requirements to earn Arrow Points. After completing the first ten electives, a gold arrow point is awarded. Each further 10 electives will earn a silver arrow point. They are attached below the left pocket of the blue Cub Scout uniform.

Arrow Points Example of 1 gold and 4 silver, for 50 completed electives. Level: Wolf and Bear Created: 1930

Wolf Electives

Main article: Wolf Electives

Once the rank badge has been earned, Wolf Cub Scouts may complete elective requirements to earn Arrow Points.

Related achievements, electives, or other awards

1. Feats Of Skill can be done at a Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award event.

• 1a. Play catch is a part of Cub Scout Baseball Loop requirement #2.
• 1a. Play catch is a part of Cub Scout Softball Loop requirement #2.
• 1h. Swim 25 feet is a part of the beginner swim test in Cub Scout Swimming Pin requirement #5.
• 1i. Tread water is a part of Cub Scout Swimming Pin requirement #10.
• 1h-i Swimming
• Your handbook is your primary reference. See Swimming Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
• See also: Swimming & Lifesaving Merit Badge Pamphlets - Guide to Safe Scouting - Safe Swim Defense - Safety Afloat
• 1j. Basketball passes are a part of Cub Scout Basketball Loop requirement

2. See Flag Ceremonies and Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award.

3. Keep Your Body Healthy

• 3a. could be met while completing Cub Scout Physical Fitness Belt Loop requirement #3 & Pin #3 & 6.
• Your handbook is your primary reference. See First Aid Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
• See also: First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet - First Aid Kit - Emergency Kit - Guide to Safe Scouting - Physcial

4. Know Your Home And Community

• 4e. Household jobs - See Citizenship Belt Loop #1
• 4f. Visit an important place... Citizenship Pin #5, #6, #7, or #10
• 5. Tools for Fixing and Building - use tools to build a Pinewood Derby car, Space Derby Rocket, etc.

6. Start A Collection

• 6b. Make a collection... See Collecting Belt Loop #1 & , Geology Belt Loop #2
• 6c. Show your collection - See Collecting Belt Loop #1

7. Your Living World

• 7b. Protecting natural resources - see Cub Scout Wildlife Conservation Loop requirement #1.
• 7d. Service project - Clean up litter - see Cub Scout Wildlife Conservation Pin requirement #9.

Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award

8. Cooking And Eating

• The Boy Scout Handbook is the primary reference. See Cooking Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
• See also: Cooking Merit Badge Pamphlet - Food Pyramid - Meal Planning - Recipes - Food Handling - Dutch Oven Cooking
• 8a. Food Pyramid could be met while completing Cub Scout Physical Fitness Pin requirement 1
• 8c. & 8d. could be met while completing Cub Scout Heritages Pin requirement #9

9. Be Safe At Home And On The Street

Emergency Preparedness Awards

• 9b. & c. Check your home for danger - See Cub Scout Citizenship Pin requirement 4

Audit worksheets are the last pages of the Pin Req #4: The home safety & energy audits are in the last pages of the Cub Scout Citizenship Worksheet

• 9e. Bike safety is the same as Cub Scout Bicycling Belt Loop requirement #1.

10. Family Fun

• 10c. Can be done as a part of a Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award related event.
• 10d. Read a book or Boys' Life magazine... See Communicating Pin #5
• 10e. Attend a concert, a play, or other live program... See Astronomy Pin #6, Chess Belt Loop #3, Chess Pin #5
• 10f. could be met while completing Cub Scout Astronomy Pin Requirement 6

10f. Attend a concert, a play, or other live program with your family. Astronomy Pin #6, Chess Belt Loop #3 & Pin #5

• 10g. could be met by completing Cub Scout Chess Belt Loop requirement #3 or Pin requirement 5

Also see the Related Requirements for Wolf Electives.

Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program

Template:Belt Loop and Pin statement

Other awards available to Wolf Scouts

See also: Cub Scout Awards

• Conservation Good Turn Award
• Donor Awareness Patch
• Emergency Preparedness Award
• Interpreter Strip
• Leave No Trace Award (replaced by the Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award, although some Councils still stock the patch in their store and allow it to be eared -- contact your local Scout store and inquire)
• National Summertime Award
• Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award
• Outdoor Activity Award
• Recruiter Strip
• Shooting Sports (Archery, BB Gun, Slingshot)
• Religious Emblems
• Hornaday award
• World Conservation Award (available to Wolf through Arrow of Light ranks)

Honor Awards

• Medal of Merit – Heroism Award – Honor Medal – James E. West Award

List of all Scouting Awards

History of Wolf Cubbing

The British Scouts adopted the Wolf Cubbing program in 1916. In 1918, the first unofficial Wolf Cub packs appeared in the United States. Experimental Cubbing units began in 1928 and in 1930 the Boy Scouts of America began registering the first packs. The original Wolf badge was white on red felt and the current cloth version of the Wolf badge was introduced in 1972. The Wolf program was originally for boys age 9, later changed to age 8, and in 1986 became associated with second grade boys.

Wolf Scout Expenses

In one weekend of Popcorn sales or other Fundraising, a Cub Scout can earn enough in his Individual Account for a year of adventures!

• $23 National registration, Boys' Life magazine, and Accident Insurance.
• $20 Program Materials: Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos book, rank patch, neckerchief, and slide.
• ____ Pack Expenses: Each Scout's fair share of Pack recharter, training, fees, equipment, etc.
• ____ Advancement: Awards, Belt Loops, patches, and more.
• ____ Activities: Pinewood Derby, trips, ball games, camping, and much more.
• ____ Camping: Day Camp, Resident Camp and Family Camping.
• ____ Equipment includes Uniforms, sleeping bags, tents, etc.

Wolf Den Leader Resources

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• Advancement: Bobcat, Lion (Pilot Program), Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos

• Awards: Outdoor Activity, Summertime, Leave No Trace, Recruiter, Religious

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• Program Helps: 2009, 2010, & 2011, Recruiting, & CubTrax Spreadsheets

• Activities: Day Camp, Resident Camp, Whittling Chip, Guide to Safe Scouting

• Worksheets: Cub Scout Worksheets and Webelos Activity Badges (Pins)

• Key Leaders: Denner, Den Chief, Tiger Leader, Den Leader, Webelos Leader, Cubmaster

• Pack Meeting: Opening, Skits, Songs, Cheers, Closing, Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold, Roundup

• Training: Youth Protection, New Leader, BALOO, Webelos Outdoor, Wood Badge, Philmont

• Fundraising, Popcorn, and the importance of Individual Youth Accounts

• Nameplates - Official BSA Name plates for your uniforms.

See the Cub Scout Leader Resources for the Pack Organization Chart and much more.

Related Pages

Wolf Cub Scout Handbook

External links

Cub Scout Advancement

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