Cub Presentation of Advancement and Interest Badges

The ceremony is done after Grand Howl and is a uncomplicated event. (This may be done at the opening or closing ceremony.)

Awarding a Badge

• The Pack is formed up in a Parade Circle.
• Akela explains briefly the badge to be awarded and adds a few words of congratulations and encouragement.
• The Cubs are called up individually to receive their badges.
  • The Cub and Akela Salute each other;
  • Akela pins the badge on the Cub’s uniform,
  • Akela shakes hands with the Cub congratulating them on their award.
  • The Cub is handed the badge certificate in their left hand.
  • Akela and the Cub Salute again.
  • The Cub then returns to their position in the Circle.

The Pack may honour them with the Pack Yell, or “ONE, TWO, THREE – WOOF”, or “WOOF, WOOF, WOOF” to conclude the ceremony. If a parents' evening is due very soon, badges could be presented then, but Cubs should rarely be kept waiting for more than one week before being presented with a badge.

Awarding Stripes

• Sixer and Second stripes are presented in the same way as Advancement and Interest badges.
  • The Cub does not reaffirm their Promise at the presentation.
  • Again a simple ceremony and it is certainly an occasion for congratulations and “Good Hunting”.
    • The Pack might also give the Pack Yell, or “ONE, TWO, THREE – WOOF”, or “WOOF, WOOF, WOOF”.