All Newcomers Complete the Bobcat Requirements

The first rank that every scout, except Lions, earns when entering the Cub Scouting Program is the Bobcat rank. These requirements are meant to demonstrate that the youth is making a commitment to participating in the scouting program.

Bobcat Rank Requirements:

Complete each of the following with your den or family:

• Learn and say the SCOUT OATH, with help if needed.

• Learn and say the SCOUT LAW, with help if needed.

• Show the CUB SCOUT SIGN. Tell what it means.

• Show the CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE. Tell what it means.

• Say the CUB SCOUT MOTTO. Tell what it means.

• Give the CUB SCOUT SALUTE. Tell what it means.

• With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

Scout Oath

On my honor, I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my Country and to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;

To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Cub Scout Motto

Do Your Best!

Scout Law

A Scout Is...Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

TRUSTWORTHY

Scouts tell the truth and keep their promises. Honesty is part of their code of conduct. People can depend on them.

LOYAL

Scouts are true to their family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.

HELPFUL

Scouts are concerned about other people. They do things willingly for others without pay or reward.

FRIENDLY

Scouts are a friend to all. They are a brother or sister to other Scouts. They seek to understand others. They respect those with ideas and customs other than their own.

COURTEOUS

Scouts are polite to everyone regardless of age or position. They know good manners make it easier for people to get along together.

KIND

Scouts understand there is strength in being gentle. They treat others as they want to be treated. They do not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.

OBEDIENT

Scouts follow the rules of their family, school, and troop. They obey the laws of their community and country. If they think these rules and laws are unfair, they try to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.

CHEERFUL

Scouts look for the bright side of things. They cheerfully do tasks that come their way. They try to make others happy.

THRIFTY

Scouts work to pay their way and to help others. They save for unforeseen needs. They protect and conserve natural resources. They carefully use time and property.

BRAVE

Scouts can face danger even if they are afraid. They have the courage to stand for what they think is right even if others laugh at or threaten them.

CLEAN

Scouts keep their body and mind fit and clean. They go around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. They help keep their home and community clean.

REVERENT

Scouts are reverent toward God. They are faithful in their religious duties. They respect the beliefs of others.

Cub Scout Sign

Make the sign with your right hand and with your arm held straight up. The two fingers stand for the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. They look like a wolf's ears ready to listen to Akela. Give the Cub Scout Sign when you say the Scout Oath or Scout Law.

Cub Scout Salute

Point your first two fingers of your right hand out straight and close together. Touch the tips of the fingers to your cap or if not wearing a cap then to your eyebrow. A salute is a way to show respect. When you salute a leader (either adult or other scout), you show him or her that you respect their position. When you salute the flag, you show that you are proud of your country.

Cub Scout Handshake

Using your right hand, place your first two fingers along the inside of the other scout's wrist. This means that you help each other remember and obey the Scout Oath and Law.