Bears
About the Rank
For Ages 8/9 or in 3rd Grade
Often, den meeting activities enable the Bear Scouts to complete requirements toward an award or rank. For Tiger through Bear ranks, if the activity is completed outside of the den meeting, the parent, adult partner, or another trusted adult should sign into Scoutbook and mark the requirement off as completed, indicating the Cub Scout has done his best to complete the requirement. The den leader then approves that requirement after consultation with the family or the Scout to confirm completion. If the requirement is completed in a den meeting, the den leader signs off on the requirement in Scoutbook.
2024-25 Bears
2023-24 Bears
Den Leader
Adam Doty
Assistant (to the) Den Leader
Kristin Doty
Shopping List
Your scout needs a rank-appropriate uniform and handbook that they will use throughout the year. Rank-specific shopping lists (including optional items) can be found below. All of these items can be purchased in-person or online at a Scout Shop. There are three locations in the area:
Scout Shop in Redlands - 2351 Lugonia Ave Suite G, Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: (909) 793-2463 ext 500The San Gabriel Valley Scout Shop - 411 E Huntington Dr., Ste. #117 in Arcadia, CA 91006
Phone: (213) 718-6227Online at www.scoutstuff.org
Ranks and belt loops
Requirements
The requirements and information necessary to earn the Bear rank are included in the Bear Cub Scout Handbook.
Baloo the Builder
Bear Claws
Bear Necessities
Fellowship and Duty to God
Fur, Feathers, and Ferns
Paws for Action (Duty to Country)
Complete one Bear elective adventure of your den or family’s choosing. (See below)
With your parent or adult partner, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide, and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.
Electives
The Bear elective adventures are optional but encouraged for further fun and exploration.
A Bear Goes Fishing
A World of Sound
Bear Picnic Basket
Beat of the Drum
Critter Care
Forensics
Grin and Bear It
Make It Move
Marble Madness
Protect Yourself Rules
Roaring Laughter
Robotics
Salmon Run
Super Science
Yo-Yo