Bobcat Badge... first step!
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Bobcat is the 1st step for 1st-5th grade Scouts.
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Lion Cubs (Kindergarten) do not earn Bobcat.
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This is a very simple intro to Scouting.
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The "requirements" do NOT involve memorization or "tests" to confirm.
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The main take-away is the Motto:
DO YOUR BEST. -
If Cubs embrace that, they Rock!
Scout Spirit too!
Bobcat Requirements:
01.
Learn and say the SCOUT OATH, with help if needed
"On my honor, I will 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. "
02.
Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed.
"A Scout is:
Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful
Friendly, Courteous, Kind
Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty
Brave, Clean, and Reverent."
03.
Show the CUB SCOUT SIGN. Tell what it means.
Make the sign with your right hand and with your arm held straight up. The two fingers stand for the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. They look like a wolf's ears ready to listen to Akela. Give the Cub Scout Sign when you say the Scout Oath or Scout Law.
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Show the CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE. Tell what it means.
Make the sign with your right hand and with your arm held straight up. The two fingers stand for the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. They look like a wolf's ears ready to listen to Akela. Give the Cub Scout Sign when you say the Scout Oath or Scout Law.
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Say the CUB SCOUT MOTTO. Tell what it means.
"DO YOUR BEST."
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Give the CUB SCOUT SALUTE. 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.
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Parents & Cubs talk about Youth Protection and saying Safe.
With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the booklet,
"How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse."
Youth Protection Parents Guide, BSA:
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https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/100-014_WEB.pdf
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NOTE: Every family deserves the leeway to have this conversation in a way that works best. Keeping our kids safe is our highest priority. Please let Mr. Rob know of any questions or concerns.