Third grade girls and boys work toward the Bear rank. The Bear rank is earned by completing the six required adventures and at least two elective adventures described below.
Bear Rank Requirements
1. Complete all six required adventures
- Bobcat (Character & Leadership)
- Bear Habitat (Outdoors)
- Bear Strong (Personal Fitness)
- Fellowship (Family & Reverence)
- Paws for Action (Citizenship)
- Standing Tall (Personal Safety)
2. Complete at least two elective adventures
- A Bear Goes Fishing
- Balancing Bears
- Baloo the Builder
- Bears Afloat
- Bears on Bikes
- Champions for Nature Bear
- Chef Tech
- Critter Care
- Forensics
- Let’s Camp Bear
- Marble Madness
- Race Time Bear
- Roaring Laughter
- Salmon Run
- Summertime Fun Bear
- Super Science
- Whittling
- Range and Target Activities – Archery*
- Range and Target Activities – BB Gun*
- Range and Target Activities – Slingshot*
* These adventures can only be completed at a Council-supported activity, such as Family Adventure Camp, Cub Scout Summer Camp, or Day Camp as they require certified instructors to deliver the adventure in a safe environment.
Uniform
Bear Scouts wear the official navy blue Cub Scout Youth Uniform Shirt and a Cub Scout Cut-To-Fit Uniform Web Belt.
- If a new uniform shirt is needed then it is recommended that you purchase the official shirt for your Scout in-person at the Dan Beard Council Scout Shop as the shirt will come with the American Flag patch, official Dan Beard Council patch, and World Crest Emblem patch pre-placed. It may also include the 1910 World Crest Ring Emblem patch, which is optional. You will just need to additionally purchase the red numerals for 20, which refers to Pack 3020 and is placed directly below the Dan Beard Council patch on the left sleeve. The appropriate Cub Scout Den Numeral patch that would be placed under the American Flag on the right sleeve is optional.
- It is best to purchase the shirt a few sizes too large so that your Scout can ideally wear it for the next four years, until graduating to a Scouts BSA Troop.
- The Cub Scout Web Belt is purposely sold long so that it can be cut-to-fit for your Scout. Leave the belt 25%-33% longer then necessary so that it will still be large enough as the Scout grows. Additional length can always be cut off, if necessary, but not added back!
- Official Cub Scout uniform pants/shorts/skorts, socks, Bear Uniform Cap, Bear Neckerchief, and Bear Neckerchief Slide are all optional.
- Please refer to the Uniform FAQ for additional information.
Handbook
The Cub Scout Bear Handbook is recommended for the Scout to have and use during the program year, but not required.
Resources
Den 2 (boys and girls)
Den Activities
- Den 2 typically meets on the first or second Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at different outing locations in and around Madeira, or at the Madeira Elementary School.
- On occasion, Tuesday meetings are replaced with a weekend outing depending on various factors such as available daylight, weather considerations, and location availability.
- To receive a copy of the 2024-2025 Wolf Adventure Calendar, please contact Darcy or Craig (see below).
Den Leadership
Den Leader
Darcy
Darcy has a family history rich in Scouting and currently has a son in the Bear Den, a son in the Arrow of Light Den, and another son in the new Lion Den. She was Den Leader for the Tiger Den for 2021-2022 and 2023-2024, Lion Den Leader for 2022-2023, Wolf Den for 2024-2025. Darcy has earned the following Scouting awards:
- 2023 – Little Miami District Outstanding Den Leader Award
- 2024 – Little Miami District Key Leader Award
- 2024 – Cub Scout Den Leader Training Award
- 2025 – Little Miami District Bridge Builder Award
- 2025 – Cub Scout Den Leader Training Award
When not Scouting, Darcy loves dancing, travel, and games.
Assistant Den Leader
Craig
Craig is an Eagle Scout and his daughter in the Bear Den. He was the Assistant Den Leader (ADL) of the Lion Den for 2022-2023, Tiger Den for 2023-2024, and Wolf Den for 2024-2025, and also volunteers in other Scouting positions including:
- Pack 20 Religious Emblems Coordinator
- Pack 20 Training Chair
- Pack 20 Safeguarding Youth Champion
- Little Miami District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner
- Little Miami District Family Scouting Promotions Chair
- Little Miami District Training Chair
- Little Miami District Unit Commissioner
- Dan Beard Council Assistant Council Commissioner for Technology and Renewals
- Dan Beard Council Alumni Association Founder and Membership and Communications Chair
- Dan Beard Council Eagle Scout Association Membership and Communications Chair
When not Scouting, Craig enjoys board games, home improvement, and roasting coffee.
Assistant Den Leader
Romy
Romy’s daughter is in the Bear Den and her son is a member of Madeira Troop 209. She was an Assistant Den Leader for the Wolf Den for 2024-2025, and has earned the following Scouting awards:
2025 – Little Miami District Outstanding Cub Scout Leader Award
Join Us!
We need your help! If you’d be interested in becoming an adult leader to help the Den or Pack 20, please send a message to the Den Leaders or contact the Pack using the button below and we can arrange a time to meet and answer any questions that you might have. We look forward to hearing from you!
