Bear is the Cub Scout program for girls and boys in 3rd grade. Bear Cub Scouts go further with their outdoor skills, learn about our country and service, and explore other topics.
Bear Cub Scout Requirements
- Required Adventures
- Complete one elective (see below)
- Youth Protection Exercises
- Cyber Chip for grades 1-3
Bears may also explore further with more elective adventures. See below.
Resources for Leaders and Parents
- Bear Adventures Checkoff Sheet
- Welcome New Den Leaders
- BSA Safety
- Questions and Answers from Scouters
- Other Cub Scout Ranks
- Other Cub Scout Awards
- Scout Moms, Dads, and Leaders Facebook group
- Required Adventures
- Elective Adventures
Bear Cub Scouts make simple wooden projects while doing the Baloo the Builder adventure. They also learn about choosing the appropriate tool and tool safety.
For the Bear Claws adventure, Bears learn how to use their pocketknives safely and carve a couple of items.
For the Bear Necessities adventure, Bears learn some outdoor skills, go camping, do some cooking, and learn a little about the weather.
Bear Cub Scouts observe wildlife and plants when they work on the Fur, Feathers, and Ferns adventure. They find out about endangered species and gardening.
Bear Cub Scouts will learn all about fishing while doing the A Bear Goes Fishing adventure. They will learn about fish, regulations, and fishing equipment. Then they will spend some time trying to catch a fish.
For the Bear Picnic Basket adventure, Cub Scouts make their own cookbook. They also learn about nutrition and prepare meals in a kitchen and outdoors.
The Critter Care adventure is all about pets. Bear Cub Scouts can do the requirement working with their own pet or they can learn about a pet they would like to own. They also get to find out what veterinarians do.
For the Bear Forensics adventure, Cub Scouts learn about law enforcement methods which are used to solve crimes.
Bears will learn how to fingerprint. They also explore chromatography, analysis, and other crime-solving techniques. They also visit a police station, which can also be used as a requirement for Paws for Action.
For the Grin and Bear It adventure, Bears play a game and hold a Cub Scout Carnival at a pack meeting.
For the Marble Madness adventure, Bears learn all about marbles and play a variety of games with them, from ringer to marble mazes.
Note: BSA is retiring this adventure on May 31, 2022.
For the Bear Robotics adventure, Cub Scouts investigate the many uses of robots and build their own robots.
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