The Bobcat Trail

When a boy is between the ages of eight and eleven years old or has (at least) completed the first grade, he can become a Cub Scout. But, regardless of a qualifying boy's age, he must complete the Bobcat Trail as the first step in his Cub Scouting adventure.

Along this trail the Cub Scout learns the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout Motto. These are the three most important things a boy must learn because they will help him through all of the trails of Scouting.

When you and your boy have followed the eight tracks of the Bobcat, your boy may wear his Bobcat badge.

Earning the Bobcat Badge

1. Learn and say the Cub Scout Promise

• "I ____(name)____ promise to do my best
  To do my duty to God and my country,
  To help other people, and
  To obey the Law of the Pack."

...and Complete the Honesty Character Connection

• 1a. Know: Discuss these questions with your family. What is a promise? What does it mean to "keep your word?" What does honesty mean? What does it mean to "do your best?"
• 1b. Commit: Discuss these questions with your family. Why is a promise important? Why is it important for people to trust you when you give your word? When might it be difficult to keep your word? List examples.
• 1c. Practice: Discuss with family members why it is important to be trustworthy and honest and how can you do your best to be honest when you are doing the activities in Cub Scouting.

2. Say The Law of The Pack, And Tell What It Means

• "The Cub Scout follows Akela.
  The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
  The pack helps the Cub Scout Grow.
  The Cub Scout gives goodwill. "
  

3. Tell What Webelos Means

• "WE'll BE LOyal Scouts"

4. Show the Cub Scout Sign, and Tell What It Means

5. Show the Cub Scout Handshake, and Tell What It Means

6. Say The Cub Scout Motto

7. Give the Cub Scout Salute, and Tell What It Means

8. With Your Parent or Guardian

• complete the exercises in the parent's guide, "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse".