Bear Den

To earn the Bear Badge, a Cub Scout must complete 12 achievements out of a possible 24 that are offered in the book (the bob scout badge must also be earned first). The achievements are grouped in 4 major areas, God, Country,Family, and Self. Within each group, a required number of achievements must be completed, as indicated below. Also, any achievements that they do not use to earn the Bear Badge may be used to earn arrow points.

  • GOD (Do ONE of the following)
    1. Ways We Worship
    2. Emblems of Faith
  • COUNTRY  (Do THREE of the following)
    1. What Makes America Special?
    2. Tall Tales
    3. Sharing Your World With Wildlife
    4. Take Care of Your Planet
    5. Law Enforcement is a Big Job
  • FAMILY  (Do FOUR of the following)
    1. The Past is Exciting and Important
    2. What's Cooking?
    3. Family Fun
    4. Be ready!
    5. Family Outdoor Adventure
    6. Saving Well, Spending Well
  • SELF (Do FOUR of the following)
    1. Ride Right
    2. Games, Games, Games!
    3. Building Muscles
    4. Information Please
    5. Jot it Down
    6. Shavings and Chips
    7. Sawdust and Nails
    8. Build a Model
    9. Tying it All Up
    10. Sports, Sports, Sports
    11. Be a Leader