The Cub Scout follows Akela. The Cub Scout helps the pack go. The pack helps the Cub Scout grow. The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
Bear Den
In the story of Mowgli's Brothers, the young boy named Mowgli is brought before the Wolf pack council for a decision on whether he may join the pack. Akela the leader asks whether anyone will speak for the man cub. Baloo the bear, who teaches the wolf cubs the law of the pack, says that he will. As he grows older, Baloo teaches Mowgli the law of the pack and the secret words that let him talk to the jungle animals.
The Bear rank is for boys who have completed second grade (or who are age 8). Prior to starting down the Bear Trail, a Cub Scout must have earned his Bobcat rank. To earn the Bear Badge, a Cub Scout must complete 12 achievements out of a possible 24 that are offered in the book. The achievements are grouped in 4 major areas, GOD, COUNTRY, FAMILY, and SELF. These achievements are more difficult and challenging than those for the Wolf badge.
The achievements are primarily done at home and signed off by an adult family member after the boy has completed each one. The book is then shown to the Den Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book. When all requirements are satisfied, the Bear badge of rank has been earned and will be presented to the Cub Scout in an impressive advancement ceremony.
For more details on Bear Badge Requirements, please see: Bear Badge Requirements
