Kindergartner girls and boys work toward the Lion rank. The Lion program forms a strong foundation for a lifetime of fun and meaningful family adventures. There are twelve adventures in the Lion program. Scouts must complete at least eight adventures (six required and at least two elective) to earn the Lion rank. The required adventures help the Scouts explore important Scouting ideas. The elective adventures are designed to help the Scout have fun and learn useful things. The Bobcat adventure should be completed first, but there is no required order for the remaining adventures. Although participation with an adult partner is required for all Lion awards, recognition items are for the Scouts only. 

Uniform

Lion Scouts wear the official Cub Scout Lion Rank Uniform T-Shirt, Youth. All other Lion uniform items (e.g., Lion Rank Uniform Cap, Cub Scout Uniform Web Belt, Cub Scout Uniform Shirt and/or Bottoms are OPTIONAL.

Handbook

The Cub Scout Lion Handbook and Adult Partner Guide contains the official Lion handbook for the Scout, the Adult Partner Guide, and the How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide pamphlet. It is highly recommended that these books be purchased for the Scout to use during the Lion year.

1. Complete all six required adventures

1. Bobcat (Character & Leadership)
2. Fun on the Run (Personal Fitness)
3. King of the Jungle (Citizenship)
4. Lion’s Pride (Family & Reverence)
5. Lion’s Roar (Personal Safety)
6. Mountain Lion (Outdoors)

2. Complete at least two elective adventures

• Build it Up, Knock it Down
• Champions for Nature Lion
• Count On Me
• Everyday Tech
• Gizmos and Gadgets
• Go Fish
• I’ll Do it Myself
• Let’s Camp Lion
• On a Roll
• On Your Mark
• Pick My Path
• Race Time Lion
• Ready, Set, Grow
• Time to Swim
• 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.