The Academic Program is an optional program for all Cub Scouts. It is not
part of the normal requirements towards ranks. Its purpose is to assist the
Scouts in learning a new skill, or improving one they already posses.
Loops and pins can be are earned by Tiger Cubs, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts
and Webelos Scouts.
Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete
requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community environment.
Tiger Cubs must work with their parents or adult partners.
Parents and partners do not earn loops or pins.
* Added in November 2009
Academic
Belt Loops
The Cub Scout Academics Belt Loops are worn on the navy blue
Cub Scout belt. They will not fit on the khaki (olive) Boy Scout / Webelos
belt. Webelos may continue to wear the blue belt on their uniforms.
Academics belt loops for each subject may be earned once within each
rank.
Academics belt loops are earned by the Cub by meeting the requirements
listed.
Academic
Pins
The Cub Scout Academics Pins are worn on civilian clothes only.
They can also be worn on the Cub Scouts Sports and Academics
Letter (pictured left).
The pins
are triangular in shape. The designs for the various pins are shown on the
belt loops for each subject.
Academics pins are given in each subject for Cub Scouts to recognize
academic development
The Academics Pin for a specific subject may be earned once within each
rank.
Academics pins are earned by meeting the appropriate requirements.
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