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Lion Scout
The Lion Scouts is a pilot program created to introduce a new Cub Scout program for boys & Girls age in Kindergarten and their adult partners. The program is focused on parent planning and delivery with support from the Cub Scout pack using literature specifically designed for the younger age group (Lion Scout Adult Guide and Lion Scout Adventure Guide). The Adult Guide contains a detailed plan for each month’s curriculum and breaks down each section into Family/Den Activities, At-Home Activities and Grand Adventures.
Historic Notes
From the beginning of Cub Scouting in the US, until 1967, there was a Cub Scout Rank called Lion, but it was for 11 year olds, and was replaced by the Webelos rank.
In fact, WeBeLoS originally meant "Wolf Bear Lion Scout", rather than the current "We'll Be Loyal Scouts"
Pilot Program
Lion Scouting was released by the National Council as a national pilot program in 2016 with 198 participating councils across the country -- it was not rolled out to each council, but rather each council could choose whether or not to apply to join the pilot program. During the year, Adult Partners are be asked to provide answers to detailed survey questions and provide feedback on each month’s theme, plans and activities. The primary curriculum/educational outcomes are for parents/Adult Partners to learn the basics of youth development using Scouting’s proven tools for raising happy, healthy children; the outcome for kids is to discover the fun of Scouting at an earlier age.
The Lion Scouts pilot program will ultimately be evaluated based on retention of youth in the program. The initial results will be tabulated based on the number of youth registering as Tiger Cubs with a targeted retention rate of 75%. In addition to Tiger Scout registration, attendance at camp and advancement will be measured. At the end of the year, the entire program curriculum will be evaluated based on parent/Adult Partner surveys, evaluations and other observations by the local council staff. If warranted, the program will then be expanded to a larger area to test the initial results of the first year of the program.
The Cub Scout adventure begins with the Lions using a program of exciting indoor and outdoor activities designed for kindergarten boys and their adult partner. Adults are there as a support and guide, and allow the new Cub Scout to discover the activities and consequences under adult supervision. He will learn by doing these things himself. And as he learns and grows the relationship with him will grow as well.
At the end of the school year, he will graduate to Cub Scouts as a Tiger. Then with each following year he will advance through the Cub Scout program as a Wolf, then Bear, then finally as a Webelos Scout.
Who are Lion Scouts? · Lion Scouts are kindergarten boys · Lion Scouts join with a parent / adult partner · Lion Scouts form dens of 6-8 Cub pairs · Lion Scouts dens are part of a Cub Scout pack · Lion Scouts may wear a special Lion t-shirt and Hat to their activities · Lion Scouts move to the next Cub Scout level (Tigers) at the end of kindergarten
The goals of the Lion Scouts program
To strengthen Scouting’s position in the community
To reflect the diversity of our communities
To offer greater support for children and their families
To introduce children and their families to the fun of the outdoors
To provide extended learning opportunities outside of school
Lion Scout Family benefits
Offers age-appropriate activities each month
Provides value for families
Enhances quality family time
Provides a forum for adult interaction
Encourages positive interaction between Scouts
Strengthens parenting skills
Introduces families to Scouting Goals of the Lion Cubs Program
Lion Scout requirements
Complete each of the following Tiger required adventures with your den or family:
a. Animal Kindgom
b. Fun on the Run
c. King of the Jungle
d. Lion's Honor
e. Mountain Lion
The Lion elective adventures are optional but encouraged for further fun and exploration.