Resources for Leaders and Parents

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This Page...
          ...is here to help parents lead their boys in Cub Scouts, ranging from the basic uniform, to activity awards and special recognition. If there is anything else you think would be useful to have on this page for parents both new and familiar with Cub Scouts, please let me know.

Resources for Leaders and Parents

  • Scout Advancement Trackers
    The link above will open in a new browser window and take you to a web page where you can download spreadsheets to track your Cub Scouts' advancement. These are awesome tools and make it a simple matter to keep track of which boy has accomplished what, what awards a boy is due, and even when the award has been presented. Spreadsheets are available for all levels of cub scouting.
  • Adult Uniform Inspection Form
    This document identifies proper placement of various insignia for the Cub Scout adult uniform. Click here for insignia placement on the youth uniform. Both are PDF files that will open in a separate window.


Cub Scouting Ideals
Here are the basic ideals expressed in the day-to-day life of the Cub Scout and his leaders.

Tiger Cub Promise
I promise to love God,
my family, and my country,
and to learn about the world.

Tiger Cub Motto
Search, Discover, Share.

 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.

Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best.
Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

Colors
The Cub Scout colors are blue and gold. The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above. The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness. Together, they symbolize what Cub Scouting is all about.

Activity Award Requirements
The Sports and Academic Program is an optional program for all Cub Scouts. It is not part of the normal requirements towards ranks (except where used in obtaining the Webelos Sportsman and Athlete activity badges). Its purpose is to assist the Scouts in learning a new skill, or improving one they already posses.

Academic Activity Awards
Cub Scout
Activity Awards
These awards can take the form of Belt Loops, a Boy's Pin or an Adult Pin, with basic requirements for each level. Ultimately, a boy could earn a Sport or Academic Letter.

Archery
Art
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
BB Shooting
Bicycling
Bowling
Citizenship
Communicating
 Fishing
Geography
Golf
Gymnastics
Heritages
Marbles
Mathematics
Music
Physical Fitness
Science
 Skating
Skiing
Soccer
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Ultimate
Volleyball

Academic Belt Loops: An Academic Belt Loop is earned by the Cub doing his best to learn about the things in a book and by investigating the subject area in practice or in play with his den or community or as an individual working with an adult.

Academic Pins: After completing the requirements for the Belt Loop, the Scout must follow the 30/60/90 rule to obtain a Pin. He has 90 days to get 60 points, with one point for every 30 minutes of practice time. Maximum of 5 points per day. Some Academic Belt Loop require the completion of a project. When this is complete, the Scout qualifies for the Academic Pin.

Academic Letters are for Cub Scouts who earn both the Belt Loop and Pin and involve an adult teammate in earning an Academic Pin.
Sports Activity Awards
Sports Belt Loops: Cub Scouts earns Belt Loops by doing their best to learn about the information in the appropriate sports pamphlet AND by participating in the activity in practice or play with their den or pack or in their community or as an individual Cub Scout working with an adult.
(There are special requirements for the BB-Gun Belt Loop.)

Sports Pins: After completing the requirements for the Belt Loop, the Scout must follow the 30/60/90 rule to obtain a Pin. He has 90 days to get 60 points, with one point for every 30 minutes of playing/practice time. Maximum of 5 points per day. When this is complete, the Scout qualifies for the Sports Pin.

Sports Letters are for Cub Scouts who earn both the Belt Loop and Pin and involve an adult teammate in earning a sports Pin.



Uniforms             (Get 'em at the Trading Post.)
Find youth patch placement information here.

Tiger Cubs (First Grade)
  • Orange Tiger Cub T-Shirt
  • Tiger Cub Hat
  • Tiger Cub Belt (optional)
  • Den Number (if assigned)
Wolves (Second Grade)
  • Blue Cub Scout Shirt, with US flag (Short sleeve reccomended).
  • Mt. Diablo/Silverdo Council Shoulder Patch
  • Pack 108 Number Patch (Red and white numbers).
  • Your Den Number.
  • World Scout Crest Emblem (Purple patch with the fleur-de-lis symbol).
  • Yellow Cub Scout Neckerchief and Cub Scout Slide.
  • Cub Scout hat (Dark Blue & Gold).
  • Cub Scout belt (Blue).
  • Cub Scout pants (Blue) (Optional).
Bears (Third Grade)
  • Blue Cub Scout Shirt, with US flag (Short sleeve reccomended).
  • Mt. Diablo/Silverdo Council Shoulder Patch
  • Pack 108 Number Patch (Red and white numbers).
  • Your Den Number.
  • World Scout Crest Emblem (Purple patch with the fleur-de-lis symbol).
  • Light Blue Cub Scout Neckerchief and Cub Scout Slide.
  • Cub Scout hat (Dark Blue & Gold).
  • Cub Scout belt (Blue).
  • Cub Scout pants (Blue) (Optional).
Webelos (Fourth & Fifth Grades)
  • Blue Cub Scout Shirt or Tan Boy Scout Shirt, with US flag (Short sleeve reccomended).
  • Mt. Diablo/Silverdo Council Shoulder Patch
  • Pack 108 Number Patch (Red and white numbers).
  • Your Den Number.
  • World Scout Crest Emblem (Purple patch with the fleur-de-lis symbol).
  • Plaid Webelos Scout Neckerchief and Webelos Scout Slide.
  • Webelos Scout hat (Light & Dark blue with Webelos Patch).
  • Cub Scout belt (Blue) with either Cub Scout or Webelos Belt Buckle, or Green Boy Scout belt.
  • Blue Cub Scout pants or Green Boy Scout pants (Optional).
Adult Leaders
Find adult patch placement information here.
  • Shirt:
    • Female - Either Yellow Cub Scout or Tan Boy Scout Shirt.
    • Males - Tan Boy Scout Shirt.
  • Mt. Diablo/Silverdo Council Shoulder Patch
  • Pack 108 Number Patch (Red and white numbers).
  • Your Den Number (Optional).
  • World Scout Crest Emblem (Purple patch with the fleur-de-lis symbol).
  • Leadership Insignia (e.g., Den Leader, Cubmaster, Pack Committee Member, etc.)
  • Neckerchief:
    • Female:
      • Yellow/Blue Scarf or Leader Adult Neckerchief w/Yellow Shirt.
      • Adult Leader Neckerchief w/Tan Shirt
      • Webelos Leader Neckerchief (Plaid w/Gold Trim) w/Tan Shirt
    • Male:
      • Adult Leader Neckerchief.
      • Webelos Leader Neckerchief (Plaid w/Gold Trim).
  • Cub Scout or Webelos Slide.
  • Webelos Scout hat (Light & Dark blue with Webelos Patch).
  • Scout Belt (Optional).
  • Scout Pants (Optional).
  • Blue Shoulder Loops.