About the Bear Program
A child who is 9 years old or is in the third grade is a Bear, and their adventures are found in the Bear Handbook.Β
All new Bears must first earn the Bobcat badge. After completing the requirements for Bobcat theyΒ go on to complete the requirements for the Bear rank.
Uniforms
The Bear Cub Scout uniform has the following parts;
ShirtβThe official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Pantsβ Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue.
BeltβOfficial navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
SocksβOfficial socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Bear socks have a yellow band on the top.
HatβOfficial blue hat with light blue front and Bear emblem.
NeckerchiefβLight blue triangular neckerchief with Bear logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.Β
Neckerchief slideβOfficial gold-tone metal slide with light blue Bear emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.
You can get your Scout's uniform at www.scoutshop.org.Β
Bear Requirements
Third graders work toward the Bear rank. The Bear rank is earned by completing seven adventures as described below.Β
Complete each of the six required adventures:
Baloo the Builder
Bear Claws
Bear Necessities
Fellowship and Duty to God
Fur, Feathers, and Ferns
Paws for Action (Duty to Country)
In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your denβs or familyβs choosing.Β
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parentβs Guide.Β
Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age. (The Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian if you do not have access to the internet.)Β
Β Once a Bear has completed all required adventures, a crossing over ceremony will be held at the end of the year where they will pass over to the next rank, Webelos.
