The Bear Den consists of boys who have completed second grade (or are 9 years old).

There are 24 Bear achievements in four categories; boys must complete 12 of these to earn the Bear badge. These requirements are more difficult and challenging than those for the Wolf badge.

When the boy has earned his Bear badge, he may work on electives for credit toward Arrow Points. His parent or guardian approves his work and signs his book. He may work on electives in the Bear Book for credit toward Arrow Points until he completes the third grade (or turns 10).