Welcome to the Bear Den
Third Grade or 8-9 Yrs
Den Leaders: Kevin Bessenbacher/Robyn Larson
Summary Much of the advancement for the Bear rank is done by the scout with his family outside of the den. The parent signs off in the scout's handbook and the Den Leader records the advancements from the handbook in our tracking software called Scoutbook. The Bear program relies heavily on family involvement, but you will see this gradually change with the scout doing more with his den and more individual direction as he graduates to Webelos.
Ready to join? Then you probably have some questions. Email us through the "Contact Us" page above and we will be in touch!
The Bear Uniform
Note:
Wolf and Bear uniforms are the same except for the hat and the Neckerchief.
Required:
- Shirt (Long or Short Sleeve)
- Belt
- Neckerchief
- Slide
Optional:
- Pants or Shorts
- Hat
Each Year:
- New Hat
- New Neckerchief
- Same Slide for Wolf and Bear Dens.
The Uniform Code:
Your son should/will be encouraged to wear his uniform appropriately. The shirt should always be tucked in and orderly. He should understand the importance of representing the entire Boy Scout Organization while in uniform.
Time to Sew?
The image to the right will help with the placement of emblems and patches.
Patches You'll need to Buy
- World Crest Emblem (above left pocket)
- Council Patch
- Pack Numbers
To get an idea of pricing, or to order items online, visit http://www.scoutstuff.org. This is the official online scout shop. They should have the same prices as our local scout shop.
Items you DO NOT need to Buy
- Flag patch (comes with the shirt)
- Rank Advancement Badge or Patches that your boy earns as they will be awarded (at no cost) during the Monthly Pack Meetings. You will need to sew them on, but they are provided.
Where to Purchase Items
All scouting gear can be purchased from our local scout shop in Van Nuys or online at http://www.scoutstuff.org
Valley Scout Shop
C-8 (rear entrance)
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 781-1296
(818) 781-1296
(818) 781-1298 fax
The Bear Program
To earn the Bear Badge, a Cub Scout must complete
1. Complete each of the following Bear required adventures with your den or family:
3. With your parent or adult partner, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide, and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.*
To earn the Bear Badge, a Cub Scout must complete
1. Complete each of the following Bear required adventures with your den or family:
- Bear Claws
- Bear Necessities
- Fellowship and Duty to God
- Fur, Feathers, and Ferns
- Grin and Bear It
- Paws for Action
3. With your parent or adult partner, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide, and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.*
*If your family does not have Internet access at home AND you do not have ready Internet access at school or another public place or via a mobile device, the Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian.
Note: If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat Badge, it must be earned before the scout hits the Trail toward his Bear Badge.
Bear Den Meetings and Pack Meetings:
Pack 777 Tiger Den meetings will likely be held held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month (September - May) at West Valley Christian Church. Once you are a member, you can look on the Tiger calendar on ScoutBook.com for this information and on all Tiger Den specific meetings as well as the monthly Pack 777 meetings.
Pack Meetings are typically the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30-7:30 pm and are held in the Connecting Place of the West Valley Christian Church.
If your Bear missed a den meeting, check with your Den Leader to see what you missed and should complete at home. There will likely be a message initiated through Scoutbook to inform you what was covered at the meeting.
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