Welcome to the Bear Den!
If a Cub Scout has completed the second grade (or is 9 years old) the youth may start earning the Bear rank. The scout receives a Bear Scout handbook, Bear neckerchief, and Bear neckerchief slide when beginning the Bear portion of the boy scout trail. A blue Cub Scout Uniform will also be needed. This part of the boy scout trail is intended to take one school year, preparing the scout to begin earning the Webelos rank after completing third grade.
Bear Scouts do adventures described in their Bear handbook that advance them towards their Bear rank. By completing seven adventures, the Bear rank is earned.
To earn the Bear badge of rank, you must complete six required Adventures and any two elective Adventures.
Required Bear Adventures
Bobcat
Bear Habitat
Bear Strong
Fellowship
Paws for Action
Standing Tall
Elective Bear Adventures
Whittling
Balancing Bears
Super Science
Baloo the Builder
Roaring Laughter
Bears Afloat
Champion for Nature Bear
Marble Madness
Bears on Bikes
Race Time Bear
Salmon Run
Chef Tech
Let's Camp Bear
A Bear Goes Fishing
Forensics
Critter Care
Summertime Fun Bear
The Bear Uniform
The Bear Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:
Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue.
Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Bear socks have a yellow band on the top.
Hat: Official blue hat with light blue front and Bear emblem.
Neckerchief: Light blue triangular neckerchief with Bear logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.
Neckerchief Slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with light blue Bear emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.
Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos uniforms are the same except for the hat, neckerchief, and slide.
To get an idea of pricing, or to order these items online, visit http://www.scoutshop.org. This is the official online scout shop. They should have the same prices as our local scout shop; however, purchases at our local shop support our council while on-line purchases do not.
Where to Purchase Items
You can purchase items at the Scout Shop in Miami Lakes. Note that purchases made at our local scout shop will help support the South Florida Council, while on-line purchases do not. Please support Florida scouting and buy local!
Wearing the Uniform
In general, every Cub Scout should wear their uniform to all Cub Scouting activities, including den and pack meetings, unit outings, and any activities done with members of the den or pack. There are two types of uniforms for scouts.
Class A Uniforms is the official cub scout uniforms, that is frequently worn in meetings and other Cub Scouting activities. When playing sports, going to camp, or participating in other physical activities, we have an activity shirt. These are referred to as Class B Uniforms. Class B shirts for youth and adults can be purchased as a pack.
Pack leaders will provide advance notice of any occasion when the youth should wear anything other than the complete uniform.
Here are some tips for wearing the uniform:
DO keep the uniform clean and in good repair. The official uniform is a sturdy, machine-washable garment that will last for years with proper care.
DO be sure to wear the complete uniform. A Cub Scout wearing a complete uniform gives him/her a sense of a unit.
DO NOT wear non-BSA badges, awards, or insignia on the Cub Scout uniform or make any alterations to the uniform or insignia.
DO NOT mix uniform parts with non-uniform clothing, such as wearing a uniform cap with other clothing. With the exception of the neckerchief, the uniform should be treated as a unit -- worn in its entirety or not at all.
YOU MAY wear the neckerchief alone with other clothing.
Any time you are uncertain about uniform regulations, ask the den leader for guidance.