This for the 2024 program year Cub Scout updates. This is a preview and is not official information yet. This new program takes effect on June 1, 2024. See more details about the overall program updates here.
The Lion badge program for Cub Scouts is a fun and exciting way for kids in Kindergarten to begin their scouting journey. It is designed to help young scouts learn new things, make friends, and have a lot of fun along the way. The program includes Core Adventures and Elective Adventures, which cover a wide range of activities and topics. From outdoor adventures to learning about technology, there’s something for every Lion Cub Scout to enjoy.
In the Core Adventures, Lion Cub Scouts will explore important themes like character and leadership through the Bobcat adventure, get a taste of the great outdoors in Mountain Lion, and learn about personal fitness with Fun on the Run. They will also dive into the importance of citizenship in King of the Jungle, personal safety in Lion Roar, and the value of family and reverence in Lion’s Pride. These adventures are designed to help young scouts grow in confidence and develop a sense of responsibility.
The Elective Adventures offer even more variety, allowing scouts to delve into specific interests. Whether it’s building with Build It Up, Knock It Down, exploring STEM through Gizmos and Gadgets, or getting active with On Your Mark and Let’s Camp, there’s no shortage of opportunities to learn and have fun. New additions like Count on Me and Everyday Tech introduce scouts to essential skills in mathematics and technology, while outdoor activities like Go Fish and Time to Swim encourage them to appreciate and enjoy nature.
Overall, the Lion badge program is a great way for Kindergarten-aged kids to start their scouting adventure. It offers a balanced mix of education, physical activity, and fun, all while instilling important values. As Lion Cub Scouts work through their adventures, they not only earn badges but also build a strong foundation for their future in scouting and life.
Lion Cub Scout Requirements
1. Complete the 6 required adventures:
- Bobcat
- Fun on the Run!
- King of the Jungle
- Lions Roar
- Lions Pride
- Mountain Lion
2. In addition to the 6 required adventures listed above, complete at least 2 Lion elective adventures of your den’s or family’s choosing.
Lion Cub Scout Required Adventures
Bobcat Adventure Requirements
- 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.”
Printable requirements
Check off sheet to keep track of your den’s progress
King of the Jungle Adventure Requirements
- Draw a picture or take a photo of the people you live with.
- With your Lion adult partner, choose a job that will help your family. Follow through by doing that job at least once.
- Talk with a grandparent or other older adult about what citizenship means to them.
- Participate in a service project.
Printable requirements
Check off sheet to keep track of your den’s progress
Lions Roar Adventure Requirements
- With permission from your parent or legal guardian, watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for the Lion rank.
- With your Lion adult partner, demonstrate Shout, Run, Tell as described in the Protect Yourself Rules video.
- With your Lion adult partner, demonstrate how to access emergency services.
- With your Lion adult partner, demonstrate how to safely cross a street or walk in a parking lot.
Printable requirements
Check off sheet to keep track of your den’s progress
Lions Pride Adventure Requirements
- With your parent or legal guardian talk about your family’s faith traditions. Draw a picture of your favorite family’s faith tradition holiday or celebration.
- With your family, attend a religious service OR other gathering that shows how your family expresses reverence.
- Make a cheerful card or a drawing for someone you love and give it to them.
Printable requirements
Check off sheet to keep track of your den’s progress
Mountain Lion Adventure Requirements
- Identify the Cub Scout Six Essentials. Show what you do with each item.
- Take a walk outside spending for at least 20 minutes exploring the outdoors with your Cub Scout Six Essentials. While outside, identify things that you see with your Lion adult partner that are natural and things that are manmade.
- Discover what S.A.W. means.
- Identify common animals that are found where you live. Separate those animals into domesticated and wild.
Printable requirements
Check off sheet to keep track of your den’s progress
Lion Cub Scout Elective Adventures
Count on Me Adventure Requirements
- Make a Lion using only squares, triangles, and circles.
- Play a game with your Lion adult partner or den that is based on counting or numbers.
- Organize a group of items based on shape, then based on color, and one other category. Count how many different shapes are in each category. After organizing them build anything using only one category.
Printable requirements
Check off sheet to keep track of your den’s progress
Let’s Camp Adventure Requirements
- Learn about the buddy system and how it works in the outdoors.
- Before going on the overnight campout, discuss what type of weather is expected and what type of clothes you should wear.
- Pack up your Cub Scout Six Essentials for the campout.
- Attend a Council or District Cub Scout overnight camp or attend a campout with your Pack.
Printable requirements
Check off sheet to keep track of your den’s progress
Race Time Adventure Requirements
- With your Lion adult partner, assemble and decorate either a Pinewood Derby car or a Raingutter Regatta boat.
- Learn the rules of the race for the vehicle chosen in requirement 1.
- Before the race, discuss with your Lion adult partner how you will demonstrate good sportsmanship during the race.
- With your Lion adult partner, participate in a Pinewood Derby or a Raingutter Regatta.
Printable requirements
Check off sheet to keep track of your den’s progress
Time to Swim Adventure Requirements
- Learn about the swimming safety rules that you need to follow.
- Demonstrate how to enter the swimming area properly.
- With your Lion adult partner as your buddy, be active in water depths matching your ability for 20 minutes.
- Place your face in the water and blow bubbles.
- Demonstrate how to exit properly from the swimming area.
Printable requirements
Check off sheet to keep track of your den’s progress
Archery and Slingshot Adventures
Shooting sports adventures can only be completed at district and council events.
Resources for Leaders and Parents
