The Lion rank is a great introduction to Cub Scouts. The Adventures are simple and fun but introduce Kindergarten students to the core values of Scouting: Duty to God, Duty to Others, and Duty to Self.
Lions must complete the Required Adventures listed to the left, plus two Elective Adventures in order to complete their rank.
Get to know the members of your den.
Have your Lion adult partner or den leader read the Scout Law to you. Demonstrate your understanding of being friendly.
Share with your Lion adult partner, during a den meeting or at home, a time when you have demonstrated the Cub Scout motto “Do Your Best.”
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".
Identify the Cub Scout 6 essentials. Show what you do with each item.
With den, pack, or family, walk outside for at least 20 minutes with your 6 essential items. Identify things that are natural & things that are manmade.
Discover what S.A.W. means.
Identify common animals that are found where you live. Separate those into wild & domesticated animals.
Identify the 5 food groups.
Practice hand washing. explain when you should wash your hands.
Be active for 20 minutes.
Practice methods that help you rest.
Draw a picture or take a photo of the people you live with.
With your Adult Partner (AP), choose a job that will help your family. Do the job at least once.
Talk with an older adult/grandparent about what citizenship means to them.
Participate in a service project.
With permission, watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for lions.
With your AP, demonstrate shout, run, tell, like in the video.
With your AP, demonstrate how to access emergency services.
With your AP, demonstrate how to safely cross a street or walk in a parking lot.
This adventure may be earned by completing the requirements below OR by completing a Religious Emblem of the Cub Scout family’s choosing.
With your parent or Legal Guardian, talk about your family’s faith traditions. Draw a picture of this tradition or celebration.
With your family, attend a religious service or other gathering that shows how your family expresses Family & Reverence.
Make a cheerful card or drawing for someone you love. Give it to them.
Lions must complete two Elective Adventures from the options below.
Find requirements here: Lion Adventures | Scouting America
There are also two Electives that can only be completed at an approved event: Archery and Slingshot.