Youth Protection Requirements

Youth Protection Pamphlet

Lion's Honor

  1. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.

  2. Repeat the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.

  3. Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.

  4. Show teamwork and good sportsmanship by playing a game with your den or family.

  5. Participate in an outing. (Virtual field trips count!)


Fun on the Run

  1. Learn and demonstrate three exercises you can do each day.

  2. Have Lions make a nutritious snack for the den.

  3. Understand the importance of rest.

  4. Participate as a den or family in Jungle Field Day.

Animal Kingdom

  1. Learn the role of someone who provides a service to your community.

  2. Demonstrate you know what to do in an emergency.

  3. Choose two energy saving projects to practice in your home for two weeks,

  4. Participate in a Lion den family service project for others. (satisfied by the outing)

Mountain Lion

  1. Gather the outdoor items you need to have with you when you go on an outdoor adventure, and understand how they are used. Also understand and commit to practicing the buddy system.

  2. Learn what SAW (Stay, Answer, Whistle) means. Demonstrate what you can do to stay safe if you become separated from the group when you are outdoors.

  3. Demonstrate an understanding of respect for animals and nature when participating in a learning hike.

King of the Jungle

  1. Participate in a flag ceremony with your den.

  2. Explain what it means to be a good citizen.

  3. Explain what it means to be a leader.

The following adventures are optional electives. They are not required to earn the Lion Rank.

Pick my Path

  1. Explain that choices have consequences.

  2. Perform a Good turn for another person.

  3. Teach a game to another person.

I'll Do it Myself

  1. Make and use a "Lion bag" and hanger for personal Scouting gear.

  2. Make a personal care checklist.

  3. Practice tying shoelaces.

Build it Up, Knock it Down

  1. Discuss with other Lions things that can be built and things that can be knocked down.

  2. Discuss with other Lions how they and their fellow Lions can be built up and knocked down, not just physically but also emotionally.

  3. Build structures using available materials.

Rumble in the Jungle

  1. Play a game with rules; indicate an understanding of the rules and why it is important to follow the rules while playing the game.

  2. Choose a jungle animal that you would like to be; describe the animal and why you chose it.
    Participate in a parade with the other animals in your den.
    Communicate with other animals using your animal's sounds, both as loudly as you can and as softly as you can.