Bear is the Cub Scout program for kids in 3rd grade or are age 9. Bear Cub Scouts go further with their outdoor skills, learn about our country and service, and explore other topics.

The Bear year is known for its advanced activities and the rite of passage, the Whittling Chip where Scouts learn how to carve and whittle by being safe for self and others. 

The POCKETKNIFE PLEDGE:    “I understand the reason for safety rules. “I will treat my pocketknife with the respect due a useful tool. “I will always close my pocketknife and put it away when I'm not using it. “I will not use my pocketknife when it might injure someone near me.