Before becoming a Tiger Cub, Wolf Cub, Bear Cub, or a Webelos Scout, a boy must complete the Bobcat requirements.

When a boy has completed these requirements, his parent or guardian approves his work and signs his book. Once the boy has completed these requirements, he is then eligible to receive his Bobcat badge at a meaningful, AND FUN, pack ceremony.

Boys who joined Scouting before second grade probably were in a Tiger Cub Den, and they may have already earned their Bobcat badge. If not, they mist earn the Bobcat badge before they can be awarded any other badge or rank in Cub Scouting. After the boy earns the Bobcat, he then begins working on the rank for his grade or age.