Cub Scouts
Boys and Girls, kindergarten through 5th grade
We provide ready-made opportunities for your family to do fun things together—because together—we can all grow into our very best future selves! Cub Scout activities are centered around earning badges that are specific to each elementary school grade level.
We’re all about encouraging boys and girls to make friends, be helpful to others, and do their very best no matter the outcome. With the help of powerful learning projects and exciting outdoor activities, we aim to teach children that doing their best can be a fun and rewarding experience—no matter the difficulty of the challenge.
Ranks and Guides
Lion
Kindergartners work toward the Lion rank.
Bobcat
First-graders, and anyone beyond that grade who is new to Cub Scouting, completes the Bobcat Badge prior to working on their grade-specific badge of rank.
Tiger
First-graders work toward the Tiger rank.
Wolf
Second-graders work toward the Wolf rank.
Bear
Third-graders work toward the Bear rank.
Webelos
Fourth-graders work toward the Webelos rank. Fifth-graders work toward the Arrow of Light rank.
New Parent Resources
Youth Protection: A Parent’s Guide (PDF)
Learn how to Volunteer
What is “Family Scouting”
Leader Resources
Cub Scout Advancement and Awards
Den Leader Resources (including FREE Den Leader Guides)
Changes to the Cub Scout Program – June 1, 2024
I Attended a Join Scouting Night
Cub Adventure Camp
The Heart of Virginia Council is proud to own Cub Adventure Camp in beautiful Maidens, Virginia.