Cub Scout Advancement & Awards
Cub Scouts earn adventures that are specific to their grade and rank. A number of adventures must be completed to earn the rank advancement for each grade level. Click here to see an overview of how Cub Scout advancement works. Instructions for completing each adventure and rank advancements are detailed in the Scout handbooks and in the Den Leader Guides.
There are also many other awards that individual Scouts as well as your pack or den can earn. From recruiting their friends to staying active in Scouting to being prepared for emergencies, there are many ways outside of the advancement program for Scouts to be recognized.
Service Hours
All units should enter their service hours on a regular basis. This helps units achieve higher awards in Journey to Excellence and helps our council more accurately report how much service we provide to the community. Click here for the Service Hours Portal. Need your unit ID? Contact our office at 847-433-1813.
Helpful Links
Den Leader Guides - available in paperback and on Kindle.
Den Leader Resources - helpful information for each grade level to help you plan den meetings and understand rank advancement.
Cubmaster Resources - helpful tips and resources for Cubmasters.
Den Leader Experience - this new application tied to Scoutbook helps leaders plan what to do before, during, and after Den Meetings, along with the resources needed to deliver the program.
Scoutbook - we recommend that all Cub Scout packs join Scoutbook. It's a free service and is second to none in planning your calendar, tracking advancement, and keeping your pack and dens connected.