A child who is 9 years old or is in third grade is a Bear, and his adventures are found in the Bear Handbook.  Bear Scouts will first earn their Bobcat rank while in the Bear Den. 

Bear Advancement

Bear Scouts do adventures described in their Bear handbook that advance them towards their Bear rank. By completing seven adventures, the Bear rank is earned.

Bear Rank Requirements:

1. Complete each of the six Bear required adventures:
   1. Bear Claws
   2. Bear Necessities
   3. Fellowship and Duty to God
   4. Fur, Feathers, and Ferns
   5. Grin and Bear It
   6. Paws for Action