Bears must complete the Required Adventures listed to the left, plus two Elective Adventures in order to complete their rank.

Bobcat

1. Get to know the members of your den.

2. Recite the Scout Oath and the Scout Law with your den and den leader.

3. Learn about the Scout Law.

4. With your den, create a Den Code of Conduct.

5. Demonstrate the Cub Scout sign, Cub Scout salute, and Cub Scout handshake. Show how each is used.

6. Share with your den or family a time when you demonstrated the Cub Scout motto “Do Your Best.”

7. At home, with your parent or legal guardian, do the activities in the booklet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide".

Bear Habitat

1. Prepare for a one-mile walk by gathering the Cub Scout Six Essentials and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes.

2. “Know Before You Go” - Identify the location of your walk on a map and confirm your one-mile route.

3. “Choose the Right Path” - Learn about the path and the surrounding area you will be walking on.

4. “Trash your Trash” - Make a plan for what you will do with your personal trash or trash you find along the trail.

5. “Leave What You Find” - Take pictures along your walk or bring a sketch book to draw five things that you want to remember on your walk.

6. “Be Careful with Fire” - Determine the fire danger rating along your path.

7. “Respect Wildlife” - From a safe distance, identify as you look up, down, and around you, six signs of any mammals, birds, insects, or reptiles.

8. “Be Kind to Others” - Identify what you need to do as a den to be kind to others on the path.

9. With your den, pack, or family, go on your one-mile walk while practicing your Leave No Trace Principles for Kids.

Bear Strong

1. Sample food from three of the following food groups: protein, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and grains.

2. Be active for 30 minutes with your den or at least one other person in a way that includes both stretching and moving.

3. Be active for 15 minutes by doing personal exercises that boost your heart rate, use your muscles, and work on flexibility.

4. Do a relaxing activity for 10 minutes.

5. Review your SA Annual Health and Medical Record with your parent or legal guardian. Discuss your ability to participate in den and pack activities.

Paws for Action

1. Familiarize yourself with the flag of the United States of America, including the history, demonstrating how to raise and lower the flag, how to properly fold and display, and the flag etiquette.

2. Identify three symbols that represent the United States. Pick your favorite and make a model, work of art, or other craft that depicts the symbol.

3. Learn about the mission of any non-profit. Find out how they fund their activities and how volunteers are used to help.

4. Participate in a service project.

Standing Tall

1. With permission from your parent or legal guardian, watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for the Bear rank.

2. Complete the Personal Space Bubble worksheet that is part of the Protect Yourself Rules resources.

3. With your parent or legal guardian, set up a family policy for digital devices.

4. Identify common personal safety gear for your head, eyes, mouth and nose, hands, and feet. List how each of these items protects you. Demonstrate the proper use of personal safety gear for an activity.