Lions (Kindergarten)

Children attending Kindergarten are part of the Lion program. To complete the Lion advancement, all required adventures must be completed, and two electives. Below, you will find a list of all possible adventures, both required and elective. While the Den Leader will select the adventures to be completed during the Den Meetings, parents are encouraged to complete any of the other adventures with their Scout! This way each Scout will get the full benefit of Scouting.

If you would like to follow along with the progress of your Cub Scout and their rank advancement, we keep all our records through Scoutbook. This is a great resource that will tell you what your Scout has completed and where they currently are in their rank progress! 

Path to Advancement

Kindergarteners work toward the Lion rank. The Lion rank is earned by completing eight adventures as described below. Although participation with an adult partner is required for all Lion awards, recognition items are for the Scouts only.

1. Complete each of the six required adventures:

2. In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least two elective adventures of your den’s or family’s choosing.


The Den leader will approve each requirement by signing the Scout’s handbook or completing the adventure through Scoutbook. Scouts receive an adventure loop on completing each adventure and, after meeting all requirements, will earn their Lion Rank badge.

Lion Den Annual Plan
Lion Annual Plan

Lion Adventure Tracking Sheets
Lion Rank Tracking Sheets

Mandatory Adventures
Bobcat
Fun on the Run
Lion’s Roar
Lion’s Pride: Duty to God
King of the Jungle: Duty to Country
Mountain Lion

Elective Adventures
Archery*
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
Slingshot*
Ready, Set, Grow
Time to Swim

*Denotes that these activities can only be completed on the Council level.