Lion Cub Program Overview
Taken from Boy Scouts of America Lion Program overview
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to help young people build character, learn citizenship, develop personal fitness, become effective leaders, and have fun in the outdoors. Cub Scouting is a program of the Boy Scouts of America for boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grades. The Lion program is designed for kindergarten-age boys & girls. (Scouts must be 5 years old by September 30 and not yet 7 years.)
OVERVIEW
Lion is a family-oriented program. A youth and their parent or caring adult partner join Scouting together. A group of six to eight Scouts and their adult partners meet together in a group called a den. Boys participate in boy dens, girls participate in girl dens. Dens will meet approximately twice per month. They have fun participating in den meetings and outings while making memories together.
PROGRAM
The Lion program encourages Scouts to learn and explore through hands-on, high-energy activities. Adult partners take turns leading a den meeting or outing during the year. Most meetings last approximately 45 minutes to an hour; outings are slightly longer.
RECOGNITION
Scouts are recognized for their accomplishments as they work toward the Lion badge. The Lion badge is earned by completing five adventures. Adventures are completed during the den meetings and outings. When an adventure is completed, the youth receives a sticker to put in their Lion Adventure Book.
ADVENTURES
LEADERSHIP
Den meetings and outings are facilitated by a Lion guide and participating parents. The Lion guide is an experienced Cub Scout leader. He or she will lead the first den meeting of the year. The Lion guide will help each adult partner lead one of the remaining meetings. The den meeting plans are provided in the Lion Parent and Leader Guidebook.
Adult Partner
The adult partner participates with the Lion in fun meetings and outings. He or she takes turns with other adult partners in leading a den meeting and/or outing.
Lion Guide
A Lion guide is a volunteer leader who provides direct support to your Lion den.
Cubmaster
The Cubmaster serves as the master of ceremonies for the monthly pack meeting. The pack meeting is an event where all of the dens in a Cub Scout pack come together for fun activities and awards.
UNIFORM
The uniform for Lions is a Lion T-shirt with an optional cap. These items are available from your council’s Scout shop.
The Lion guide wears the same official adult uniform as other Cub Scout pack leaders. A Lion adult polo shirt or Cub Scouting activity T-shirt is also appropriate.
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to help young people build character, learn citizenship, develop personal fitness, become effective leaders, and have fun in the outdoors. Cub Scouting is a program of the Boy Scouts of America for boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grades. The Lion program is designed for kindergarten-age boys & girls. (Scouts must be 5 years old by September 30 and not yet 7 years.)
OVERVIEW
Lion is a family-oriented program. A youth and their parent or caring adult partner join Scouting together. A group of six to eight Scouts and their adult partners meet together in a group called a den. Boys participate in boy dens, girls participate in girl dens. Dens will meet approximately twice per month. They have fun participating in den meetings and outings while making memories together.
PROGRAM
The Lion program encourages Scouts to learn and explore through hands-on, high-energy activities. Adult partners take turns leading a den meeting or outing during the year. Most meetings last approximately 45 minutes to an hour; outings are slightly longer.
RECOGNITION
Scouts are recognized for their accomplishments as they work toward the Lion badge. The Lion badge is earned by completing five adventures. Adventures are completed during the den meetings and outings. When an adventure is completed, the youth receives a sticker to put in their Lion Adventure Book.
ADVENTURES
- Lion’s Honor
- Pick My Path
- Fun on the Run
- Gizmos and Gadgets
- Animal Kingdom
- On Your Mark
- Mountain Lion
- Build It Up, Knock It Down
- King of the Jungle
- Rumble in the Jungle
- I’ll Do It Myself
- Ready, Set, Grow
LEADERSHIP
Den meetings and outings are facilitated by a Lion guide and participating parents. The Lion guide is an experienced Cub Scout leader. He or she will lead the first den meeting of the year. The Lion guide will help each adult partner lead one of the remaining meetings. The den meeting plans are provided in the Lion Parent and Leader Guidebook.
Adult Partner
The adult partner participates with the Lion in fun meetings and outings. He or she takes turns with other adult partners in leading a den meeting and/or outing.
Lion Guide
A Lion guide is a volunteer leader who provides direct support to your Lion den.
Cubmaster
The Cubmaster serves as the master of ceremonies for the monthly pack meeting. The pack meeting is an event where all of the dens in a Cub Scout pack come together for fun activities and awards.
UNIFORM
The uniform for Lions is a Lion T-shirt with an optional cap. These items are available from your council’s Scout shop.
The Lion guide wears the same official adult uniform as other Cub Scout pack leaders. A Lion adult polo shirt or Cub Scouting activity T-shirt is also appropriate.