Lion is the Cub Scout program for girls and boys in Kindergarten.
Lion Cub Scouts learn to work together as a team. They also learn about citizenship, fitness, and safety.
Lion Cub Scouts
Resources for Leaders and Parents
Lion Cub Scout Requirements
Do all of the required adventures
Lions may also explore further with elective adventures. See below.
Resources for Leaders and Parents
- Lion Adventures Checkoff Sheet
- Welcome New Den Leaders
- BSA Safety
- Questions and Answers from Scouters
- Other Cub Scout Ranks
- Other Cub Scout Awards
- Scout Moms, Dads, and Leaders Facebook group
Ask Scouter Mom a question or share your ideas with others
Lion Badge Overview (video)
Learn about Lions and the role of the Lion den leader.
Required Adventures for Lion Cub Scouts
Animal Kingdom
The Animal Kingdom adventure introduces Lions to the concepts of service, responsibility, and citizenship.
Fun on the Run
For the Fun on the Run adventure, Lion Cub Scouts learn about healthy habits including the importance of making good food choices and getting enough rest.
King of the Jungle
For the King of the Jungle adventure, Lions learn about how to handle the US flag and about responsibility and leadership.
Lion’s Honor
For the Lion’s Honor adventure, Lions learn some Cub Scout basics and how to work together.
Mountain Lion
For the Mountain Lion adventure, Lions learn about having fun and staying safe outdoors.
Elective Adventures for Lion Cub Scouts
Elective Adventures
Build It Up, Knock It Down
For the Build It Up Knock It Down adventure, Lions learn about building up structures and people.
Gizmos and Gadgets
For the Gizmos and Gadgets adventure, Lions learn some really basic science and engineering concepts.
I’ll Do It Myself
For the I’ll Do It Myself adventure, Lions learn how to do simple tasks independently.
On Your Mark
For the Lion On Your Mark adventure, Lion Cub Scouts participate in a game, an obstacle course relay, and a box derby race.
Ready Set Grow
Lion Cub Scouts learn about gardening and where food comes from while working on the Ready Set Grow adventure. They also plant their own container garden.
Rumble in the Jungle
Lion Cub Scouts lean about a jungle animal in the Rumble in the Jungle adventure. Then they have a jungle parade. They also play a game together.
