Requirement 1

Get acquainted with the members of your den.

Choose one of the following:

• Bear Line UpLine-up icebreaker.
• Den Doodle BearTrack den achievements.
• Den Flag BearDesign a shared den flag.

Requirement 2

Say the Scout Oath and Scout Law with your den and den leader.

Choose one of the following:

• Bobcat Beanbag TossBeanbag game about Scout Law.
• Recite the Oath and Law BearRecite with your den.
• Scout Law HopLearn through a hopping game.

Requirement 3

Learn about the Scout Oath and identify its three points.

Choose one of the following:

• Bear CharadesAct out the Oath’s three points.
• Lights, Camera, ActionPhotograph or film an Oath point.
• Scout Oath PosterIllustrate the Oath on a poster.

Requirement 4

Create a den Code of Conduct together.

• Code of Conduct BearAgree on den behavior rules.

Requirement 5

Learn what a denner does.

Choose one of the following:

• A Bear DennerSelect a denner using sticks.
• Denner JobsChart denner responsibilities.

Requirement 6

Show the Cub Scout sign, salute, and handshake, including when each is used.

Choose one of the following:

• Bobcat Relay BearRelay demonstrating Scout gestures.
• Flag OpeningUse Scout gestures in an opening ceremony.

Requirement 7

Tell your den or family about a time you did your best, and why that matters.

Choose one of the following:

• Do Your Best Calming ShapeMake a calming crinkle toy.
• Do Your Best ShowcaseShare a best-effort experience.
• I Did My Best Comic StripIllustrate your effort in comic panels.

Requirement 8

At home, complete the child-abuse-prevention parent-guide activities with a parent or legal guardian.

• Child Abuse Protection Review BearComplete the parent-guide activities at home.

Requirement 1

Try foods from three of these groups: protein, vegetables, fruit, dairy, and grains.

Choose one of the following:

• Apple DelightsMake simple apple snacks.
• Fiesta PizzaMake pizza spanning several food groups.
• Fun and FoodBring a prepared snack to your den.

Requirement 2

Be active for 30 minutes with the den or another person, including stretching and movement.

Choose one of the following:

• Basketball ChallengeBasketball: play HORSE.
• Tennis TitansTennis session.
• Ultimate FrisbeeUltimate-frisbee session.

Requirement 3

Spend 15 minutes on personal exercise covering cardio, strength, and flexibility.

Choose one of the following:

• Dance Memory GroovesExercise through dance-memory challenges.
• Energizing WorkoutDesign a brief exercise routine.
• Fitness ExpertA fitness professional leads 15 minutes.

Requirement 4

Do a relaxing activity for 10 minutes.

Choose one of the following:

• Listening to MusicRelax with music.
• Reading EscapeRelax with a book.
• Yoga SalutationRelax through yoga.

Requirement 5

Review the Scouting America health-and-medical record with a parent/guardian and discuss participation in den and pack activities.

• Scouting America Health & Medical Record Review BearReview health information with your parent/guardian.

Requirement 1

With parent/guardian permission, watch the Bear Protect Yourself Rules video.

• Protect Yourself Rules Video BearWatch the rank-specific safety video.

Requirement 2

Complete its Personal Space Bubble worksheet.

• Personal BubbleIdentify people in different personal-space zones.

Requirement 3

Create a family policy for digital devices with a parent/guardian.

• Family Digital Device PolicyAgree on household device rules.

Requirement 4

Identify safety gear for head, eyes, mouth, hands, and feet; explain its protection and demonstrate correct use for an activity.

Choose one of the following:

• Kitchen Safety GearExplore protective kitchen equipment.
• Science Safety GearExplore protective science equipment.
• Sport Safety GearExplore skating/rollerblading protection.

Requirement 1

Prepare for a one-mile walk with the Cub Scout Six Essentials and suitable clothing and shoes.

• Backpack Packing ChallengePractice packing for your walk.

Requirement 2

Use a map to locate and confirm the route.

Choose one of the following:

• Digital Path FindingReview your mile using digital mapping.
• Paper PathsReview your mile using paper mapping.

Requirement 3

Learn about the trail and nearby area.

Choose one of the following:

• Ask the Path ExpertHear about trail history from a guest.
• No Two Trails AlikeExplore distinctive features of the route.

Requirement 4

Plan how to handle personal or found trail trash.

• Trash Timeline GameExplore decomposition through a trash-timeline game.

Requirement 5

Photograph or sketch five memorable things along the walk.

• Take Only MemoriesRecord five walk memories: photos or sketches.

Requirement 6

Find the fire-danger rating for the route.

Choose one of the following:

• Fire Danger DetectivesInvestigate local fire risk.
• Fire Danger MatchingMatch fire-danger levels in a game.

Requirement 7

From a safe distance, find six signs of mammals, birds, insects, or reptiles.

Choose one of the following:

• Nature CameraDraw six life signs in a cardboard camera.
• Wildlife SnapshotSpot six wildlife signs during the walk.
• Wildlife TallyRecord wildlife sightings while walking.

Requirement 8

Decide how the den will be considerate of other trail users.

• Consider OthersPractice considerate trail behavior.

Requirement 9

Take the one-mile walk while practicing Leave No Trace Principles for Kids.

• Leave No Trace WalkWalk one mile with low-impact habits.

Requirement 1

With your parent or legal guardian, discuss family faith traditions; identify three related holidays/celebrations and make a craft, artwork, or food connected to a favorite one.

Choose one of the following:

• Bear Fellowship PassportUse the at-home family passport.
• Beary Happy Turkey TreatsMake Thanksgiving-themed treats.
• Clay CelebrationSculpt something for a faith celebration.
• Family Faith Tradition InterviewInterview a relative about faith traditions.
• I Heart String ArtMake a heart using string.

Requirement 2

With family, attend a religious service or another gathering that expresses family reverence.

Choose one of the following:

• Attend a Religious ServiceJoin a family-chosen worship service.
• Bear Fellowship PassportUse the at-home family passport.
• Chartered Partner CelebrationJoin your chartered partner’s faith celebration.
• Veterans Day CelebrationJoin a Veterans Day event.

Requirement 3

Perform an act of kindness.

Choose one of the following:

• Bear Fellowship PassportUse the at-home family passport.
• Kindness JarCollect appreciative words for your parent/guardian.
• Make a FriendMeet someone new at school.
• Thank a TeacherSend your teacher a thank-you card.

Requirement 4

With a parent/guardian, learn about a faith different from your own and identify two beliefs it shares with your family.

Choose one of the following:

• Bear Fellowship PassportUse the at-home family passport.
• Common Faith ElementsCompare your beliefs with another faith.
• Faiths of the World BingoLearn about faiths through bingo.
• The Mystery SuitcaseExplore faiths using pictures of meaningful objects.

Requirement 1

Learn the history and etiquette of the U.S. flag; demonstrate raising, lowering, folding, and displaying it.

Choose one of the following:

• Flag Escape RoomExplore flag handling through escape-room challenges.
• Outdoor Flag CeremonyCombine flag handling and etiquette trivia.
• Patriotic Guest SpeakerLearn flag traditions from a local guest.

Requirement 2

Name three U.S. symbols; choose one and create a model, artwork, or other craft about it.

Choose one of the following:

• Paint the FlagPaint the U.S. flag.
• Statue of LibertyConstruct a Statue of Liberty replica.
• U.S.A. Symbol ModelSculpt a national symbol in modeling dough.
• U.S.A. Symbols DrawingDraw your favorite national symbol.
• White House ModelBuild a White House replica.

Requirement 3

Learn a nonprofit’s mission, funding, and use of volunteers.

Choose one of the following:

• Groups That HelpResearch a nonprofit online.
• Nonprofit VisitLearn through an organization visit.

Requirement 4

Take part in a service project.

Choose one of the following:

• 10,000 for the Troops – BearMake military holiday cards; mail by Nov. 6, 2026.
• Eyeglasses Donation DriveOrganize a collection of reusable eyeglasses.
• Plant TreesPlant a community tree.
• Scouting for Food BearJoin the council’s food-collection event.