When you join Cub Scouts the first merit badge you earn is the Bobcat Badge. This is earned without regard to your grade level or age. The bobcat journey is the introduction to scouting. It starts the scout along the path by teaching the most fundamental elements of boy scouts. These elements are the Cub Scout Motto, the Cub Scout Sign, the Cub Scout Salute, the Cub Scout Handshake, the Scout Law and the Scout Oath.
Cub Scout motto
Do Your Best
Cub Scout sign
Two separated fingers held up high (like a peace sign)
Cub Scout salute
Two fingers together held above the brow
Cub Scout handshake
Handshake with two fingers extended
In years past, we have learned the Cub Scout Oath and Law. This year we will be learning the Boy Scout Oath and Law.
Scout Oath
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.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,
brave, clean, and reverent.
The final step of the Journey to Bobcat is the review of the Parents Guide to Protecting Your Child From Abuse.
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