Bobcat Trail

BOBCAT RANK REQUIREMENTS

The Bobcat Badge is the first rank that every Cub Scout must earn. It sets a common base for all Cub Scouts to share. The Cub Scout must learn the Scout Promise, the Scout Law, the Cub Scout Motto, the meaning of Webelos, the Cub Scout Sign, Handshake, and Salute. They must also complete the exercises in the "Child Abuse Prevention" booklet at the front of their handbook with their parents. The Bobcat badge is worn at the top of the left pocket.

Scout Oath

Scout Law

I, (your name), promise to 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.

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent

Cub Scout Motto

"Do Your Best!"

Cub Scout Sign

and tell what it means

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

Cub Scout Handshake

and tell what it means

Using your right hand, place your first two fingers along the inside of the other boy's wrist. This means that you help and that you obey the law of the Pack.

Cub Scout Salute

and tell what it means

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.

Meaning of Webelo's

"Webelo's" is a secret name for "We'll Be Loyal Scout's."