Often, den meeting activities enable the Bear Scouts to complete requirements toward an award or rank. For Tiger through Bear ranks, if the activity is completed outside of the den meeting, the parent, adult partner, or another trusted adult should sign into Scoutbook and mark the requirement off as completed, indicating the Cub Scout has done his best to complete the requirement. The den leader then approves that requirement after consultation with the family or the Scout to confirm completion. If the requirement is completed in a den meeting, the den leader signs off on the requirement in Scoutbook.
Den leaders may, however, ask an assistant or parent who helps at meetings to play the role of “Akela” and assist with the approvals. For Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks, the den leader signs for approval of all requirements, unless the den leader delegates this responsibility. The Den Chief (a Scout from a Scouts BSA Troop) helps lead the meetings. The Denners (a Scout from the Den) and Den Leaders lead Opening and Closing flag ceremonies and help with setup and cleanup.
For Ages 8/9 or 3rd Grade
Den leaders may, however, ask an assistant or parent who helps at meetings to play the role of “Akela” and assist with the approvals. For Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks, the den leader signs for approval of all requirements, unless the den leader delegates this responsibility. The Den Chief (a Scout from a Scouts BSA Troop) helps lead the meetings. The Denners (a Scout from the Den) and Den Leaders lead Opening and Closing flag ceremonies and help with setup and cleanup.
For Ages 8/9 or 3rd Grade
Den Leaders
Our Bear den is lead by: Kevin Dietz
Meeting Location: John Pettibone Community Center 6:30pm (Tuesdyas)
Meeting Location: John Pettibone Community Center 6:30pm (Tuesdyas)
Shopping List
Your scout needs a rank-appropriate uniform and handbook that they will use throughout the year. Rank-specific shopping lists (including optional items) can be found below. All of these items can be purchased in-person or online at a Scout Shop. There are three locations in the area:
- Rankin Sporting Goods (37 Newtown Rd, Danbury CT 06810)
- The Connecticut Rivers Scout Shop (60 Darlin St, East Hartford, CT 06108)
- Online at www.scoutstuff.org
Handbook
The official handbook is a Scout’s guide to their year in Cub Scouting. It is where they can find everything they need to complete requirements and many other Family Scouting activities.
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Handbooks are available in printed and electronic versions.
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Uniform
Scouts should purchase the Cub Scout uniform as shown below.
Three Patches: 4,6 and 7
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Your scouts den number can be found in scoutbook
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Additional information on the Cub Scout Uniform including where to buy it and how to place patches can be found in Episode 2 of the New Member Boot Camp series. Consult the Boy Scouts of America’s Guide to Awards and Insignia for more information (Cub Scout-specific Guide).
Optional Gear
The following items are encouraged, but optional for participation in the program.
- Uniform Web Belt
- Uniform Cap, Plaid
- Uniform pants, shorts, or skirt
Requirements
The requirements and information necessary to earn the Bear rank are included in the Bear Cub Scout Handbook.
- Complete each of the following Wolf required adventures with your den or family:
- Baloo the Builder
- Bear Claws
- Bear Necessities
- Fellowship and Duty to God
- Fur, Feathers, and Ferns
- Paws for Action (Duty to Country)
- Complete one Bear elective adventure of your den or family’s choosing. (See below)
- With your parent or adult partner, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide, and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.
Electives
- A Bear Goes Fishing
- A World of Sound
- Bear Picnic Basket
- Beat of the Drum
- Critter Care
- Forensics
- Grin and Bear It
- Make It Move
- Marble Madness
- Protect Yourself Rules
- Roaring Laughter
- Robotics
- Salmon Run
- Super Science
- Yo-Yo
