Bobcat

FIRST...THE BOBCAT TRAIL

 In Cub Scouting we use the symbol of the Bobcat for that which teaches our 'cubs' the skills of life. You'll find his trail in the "Wolf Cub Scout Book" (BSA Publication No.33234, 1998)   

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.

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THE BOBCAT TRACKS

To earn the Bobcat badge the boy must complete these eight tracks of Akela:

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."

2. SAY THE LAW OF THE PACK. 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. TELL WHAT IT MEANS.
   
5. SHOW THE CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE. TELL WHAT IT MEANS.
6. SAY THE CUB SCOUT MOTTO. A MOTTO IS A RULE.

The MOTTO is: "DO YOUR BEST. "

7. GIVE THE CUB SCOUT SALUTE. 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".

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