All About Lions
The Lion Den is for youth in Kindergarten and marks the first step in the Cub Scout journey. It provides a fun, age-appropriate introduction to Scouting for both the child and their adult partner—usually a parent or guardian. This shared experience encourages family involvement right from the start.
The Lion program focuses on:
- Fun and friendship
- Foundational Scouting values
- Hands-on learning through games, crafts, outdoor exploration, and simple adventures
It’s designed to build confidence, teamwork, and curiosity in a supportive and engaging way. The Lion Den is a wonderful opportunity for families to connect and begin their Scouting adventure together!
Required Adventures
To advance from Lion to the next Cub Scout rank (Tiger), Lions must complete the following:
Fun on the Run
King of the Jungle
Bobcat Adventure
Lion’s Pride
Lion’s Roar
Mountain Lion
Elective Adventures
In addition to the six required adventures above, Lions must also complete at least (2) of the following electives:
Champions for Nature
On Your Mark
Let’s Camp
Pick My Path
Ready, Set, Grow
Time to Swim
Gizmos and Gadgets
Everyday Tech
On A Roll
I’ll Do It Myself
Go Fish
Count On Me
Race Time
Build It Up, Knock it Down
Special Elective Adventures
These adventures can only be completed at approved events with qualified instructors:
Archery
Slingshot
You can see the requirements for any of these adventures at this link