Rank Requirements:
Bear (3rd Grade)
Challenge accepted!
Bear Scouts are ready to take on bigger challenges and start trying more hands-on skills. To earn the Bear badge, Scouts complete 6 required adventures and 2 electives. Bears learn practical life skills, such as cooking, woodworking, and personal safety, while continuing to grow their leadership and citizenship values.
Bear Scouts explore:
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Building and fixing things
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Cooking and kitchen safety
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Using tools with care
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Fire and knife safety
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Helping their community
Example adventures include:
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Bear Claws (knife safety)
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Baloo the Builder (woodworking)
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Bear Necessities (camping preparation)