Cub Scouting
Coed program of Scouting America for kids in grades K-5
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| June 1 2024 | Cub Scouts underwent a comprehensive restructuring of rank advancement, introducing a standardized system where each rank now requires six required adventures and two elective adventures. Lion and Arrow of Light ranks were given 16 elective adventures, while Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos ranks were provided 20 elective adventures. |
| April 2023 | Scouting America announced that effective June 1, co-ed dens (family dens) would be allowed for Cub Scouts from Kindergarten through 4th Grade, with Arrow of Light dens remaining single-gender to prepare for single-gender Scouts BSA troops. |
| 2018 | The pilot kindergarten program for Lion Scouts became a full-fledged part of the Cub Scout program. |
| October 2017 | Scouting America announced the inclusion of girls in the Cub Scout program, with girls joining in single-gender dens within co-ed packs. 77,000 girls nationwide joined the program, with new packs forming in California and other locations. |
| June 1 2015 | Cub Scouting implemented a new advancement system, transitioning to an 'adventure' system with required and elective adventures for all ranks. Cubs began earning activity belt loops for completed adventures, with Webelos earning activity pins. |
| June 1 2015 | Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack were retired and replaced by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, marking a significant update to the program's foundational principles. |
| December 2013 | Final discontinuation of remaining Cub Scout-specific training awards, including the Cubmaster's Training Award and Cub Scouter's Training Award. |
| December 2012 | Standardization of Cub Scout leader recognition awards, discontinuing several distinctive Cub Scout level awards including Tiger Cub Den Leader's Training Award, Webelos Den Leader's Training Award, Cubmaster's Training Award, Cub Scouter's Training Award, and Pack Trainer Award. |
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