Lion Badge for Cub Scouts

The Lion rank is for children in kindergarten. Each Scout takes part with an adult partner at all meetings and activities.

To earn the Lion badge, Scouts complete 6 required adventures and at least 2 elective adventures.

Most activities are done at meetings, but some are completed at home with family help.

Camping and outdoor activities are optional and always done with adult supervision.

Scouts learn about safety, health, nature, and working with others. They also begin to follow the Scout Law and do their best in everyday situations. The focus is on fun, participation, and building confidence.

Some activities, like archery or slingshot, can only be done at district or council events.

What To Expect This Year

Lion dens usually meet two times each month. Meetings are short and active. Scouts work on one adventure at a time, often finishing it in one or two meetings. Activities include games, simple crafts, and short outdoor time.

Every Lion participates with an adult partner. This helps Scouts stay safe and gives families a chance to be involved. The goal is to keep things simple, fun, and easy to follow.

Overall, the Lion badge program is a great way for Kindergarten-aged kids to start their scouting adventure. It offers a balanced mix of education, physical activity, and fun, all while instilling important values. As Lion Cub Scouts work through their adventures, they not only earn badges but also build a strong foundation for their future in scouting and life.

Simple Year Plan Example

September: Bobcat
October: Fun on the Run
November: King of the Jungle
December: Lions Pride
January: Lions Roar
February: Mountain Lion
March–April: Electives
May: Finish electives and celebrate

This is just one way to plan the year. Dens can adjust based on schedules and group needs. The goal is to keep meetings fun and complete the required adventures.

Moving On To Tiger

After finishing the Lion year, Scouts move on to Tiger in first grade. The Tiger program builds on what they learned as Lions. Scouts begin to do a little more on their own while still working closely with an adult partner.

This next step helps them grow in confidence and prepares them for more adventures in Cub Scouts.

Printable Lion Cub Scout requirements

Printable checkoff sheet for the Lion Badge (for den or individual use)

Bobcat Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Lion Bobcat Adventure introduces Scouts to the basics of Cub Scouting. They learn about the Scout Law and what it means to be friendly and do their best. Scouts begin to understand how to be part of a group and how to treat others with respect.

What Scouts Do
Scouts get to know the other members of their den through simple activities. They hear the Scout Law and talk about what it means to be friendly. Scouts share a time when they did their best. At home, they complete a child safety activity with their adult partner.

This adventure helps Scouts feel comfortable and ready to take part in meetings.

Leader Tips
Keep activities short and simple. Use games to help Scouts learn names and feel part of the group. Talk about being friendly in ways they understand. Give each Scout a chance to share. Remind parents about the child safety requirement so it is completed at home. See leader resources here.

Bobcat Adventure Requirements

1. Get to know the members of your den.
2. Have your Lion adult partner or den leader read the Scout Law to you. Demonstrate your understanding of being Friendly
3. Share with your Lion adult partner, during a den meeting or at home, a time when you have demonstrated the Cub Scout motto “Do your Best”.
4. At home, with your parent or legal guardian do the activities in the booklet “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.”

Fun on the Run! Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Fun on the Run Adventure helps Scouts learn how to stay healthy. They learn about different food groups and why they matter. Scouts also learn that being active and getting enough rest helps their bodies grow strong. This helps them build simple healthy habits.

What Scouts Do
Scouts learn to identify the five food groups. They practice washing their hands and talk about when it is important to do so. Scouts take part in active play for at least 20 minutes. They also practice simple ways to rest and relax.

This adventure helps Scouts understand how to take care of their bodies.

Leader Tips
Keep activities active and fun. Use games to help Scouts stay moving. Keep discussions short and simple. Demonstrate hand washing and let Scouts practice. Encourage families to talk about healthy habits at home. Focus on participation, not perfection. See leader resources here.

Fun on the Run! Adventure Requirements

1. Identify the 5 different food groups.
2. Practice hand washing. Point out when you should wash your hands.
3. Be active for 20 minutes.
4. Practice methods that help you rest.

King of the Jungle Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The King of the Jungle Adventure helps Scouts learn about being part of a family and community. They learn that helping others is important. Scouts also begin to understand what it means to be a good citizen. This helps them see how their actions affect others.

What Scouts Do
Scouts draw a picture or take a photo of the people they live with. They choose a simple job to help their family and do it at least once. Scouts talk with an older adult about what citizenship means. They also take part in a service project with their den or family.

This adventure helps Scouts learn to help others and be responsible.

Leader Tips
Keep activities simple and easy to complete. Help Scouts choose small jobs they can do at home. Encourage them to share their experiences. For the service project, pick something short and hands-on. Keep the focus on helping and working together. See leader resources here.

King of the Jungle Adventure Requirements

1. Draw a picture or take a photo of the people you live with.
2. With your Lion adult partner, choose a job that will help your family. Follow through by doing that job at least once.
3. Talk with a grandparent or other older adult about what citizenship means to them.
4. Participate in a service project.

Lion’s Pride Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Lions Pride Adventure helps Scouts learn about respect for family traditions and beliefs. They learn that families may celebrate in different ways. Scouts also learn the importance of kindness and showing care for others. This helps them understand respect and appreciation for people around them.

What Scouts Do
Scouts talk with their parent or guardian about their family’s faith traditions. They draw a picture of a special holiday or celebration. Scouts attend a service or gathering with their family. They also make a card or drawing for someone they love and give it to them.

This adventure helps Scouts practice kindness and respect in simple ways.

Leader Tips
Let families know early that most of this adventure is done at home. Keep discussions simple and positive. Encourage Scouts to share only what they are comfortable sharing. Focus on kindness and respect. Give time for Scouts to create their cards or drawings. See leader resources here.

Lions Pride Adventure Requirements

his Adventure may be earned by completing the requirements below OR by completing a Religious Emblem of the Cub Scouts family’s choosing.

1. With your parent or legal guardian talk about your family’s faith traditions. Draw a picture of your favorite family’s faith tradition holiday or celebration.
2. With your family, attend a religious service OR other gathering that shows how your family expresses reverence.
3. Make a cheerful card or a drawing for someone you love and give it to them.

Lion’s Roar Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Lions Roar Adventure helps Scouts learn how to stay safe. They learn simple ways to recognize danger and what to do if they feel unsafe. Scouts also learn how to get help and who to trust. This helps them build confidence in everyday situations.

What Scouts Do
Scouts watch a safety video with permission from a parent or guardian. They practice “Shout, Run, Tell” with their adult partner. Scouts learn how to call for help in an emergency. They also practice how to safely cross a street and walk in a parking lot.

This adventure helps Scouts feel more confident about staying safe.

Leader Tips
Let families know that parts of this adventure must be done at home. Keep all discussions simple and age appropriate. Practice skills through role-playing so Scouts can remember them. Avoid asking Scouts to share personal situations. Focus on helping them feel safe and prepared.

Lions Roar Adventure Requirements

1. With permission from your parent or legal guardian, watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for the Lion rank.
2. With your Lion adult partner, demonstrate Shout, Run, Tell as described in the Protect Yourself Rules video.
3. With your Lion adult partner, demonstrate how to access emergency services.
4. With your Lion adult partner, demonstrate how to safely cross a street or walk in a parking lot.

Mountain Lion Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Mountain Lion Adventure helps Scouts learn about the outdoors in a simple way. They learn what items they need to stay safe outside. Scouts also learn to notice the difference between natural and man-made things. This helps them become more aware of their surroundings.

What Scouts Do
Scouts learn about the Cub Scout Six Essentials and how each item is used. They go on a short outdoor walk with their adult partner. During the walk, they look for natural and man-made objects. Scouts learn the S.A.W. safety method and talk about what it means. They also identify common animals and sort them into wild and domesticated.

This adventure helps Scouts feel more comfortable exploring outdoors.

Leader Tips
Choose a safe and easy location for the walk. Keep the outing short and active. Bring examples of the Six Essentials to show Scouts. Encourage them to point out what they see. Keep explanations simple and allow time for questions. See leader resources here.

Mountain Lion Adventure Requirements

1. Identify the Cub Scout Six Essentials.  Show what you do with each item.
2. Take a walk outside spending for at least 20 minutes exploring the outdoors with your Cub Scout Six Essentials.  While outside, identify things that you see with your Lion adult partner that are natural and things that are manmade.  
3. Discover what S.A.W. means.
4. Identify common animals that are found where you live.  Separate those animals into domesticated and wild.  

Build It Up, Knock It Down Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Build It Up Knock It Down Adventure helps Scouts learn about building and how things work. They learn that planning and teamwork help create strong structures. Scouts also see that when something falls, they can learn from it and try again. This helps them build problem-solving skills.

What Scouts Do
Scouts build a simple structure with their adult partner. They also build something with their den or family. Scouts create a structure that is meant to be knocked down. They watch what happens and talk about why it fell.

This adventure helps Scouts learn through building and experimenting.

Leader Tips
Use simple materials like blocks, cups, or cardboard. Keep building projects quick and easy. Let Scouts try ideas on their own. Encourage teamwork when building as a group. Make knocking things down part of the fun and learning. See leader resources here.

Build It Up, Knock It Down Adventure Requirements

1. With your Lion adult partner, build a structure.
2. With your den or family, build a structure. 
3. Build something that is designed to be knocked down. 

Champions for Nature Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Champions for Nature Adventure helps Scouts learn about caring for the environment. They learn the difference between natural resources and man-made items. Scouts also learn about different types of waste and why recycling is important. This helps them understand how their actions affect the world around them.

What Scouts Do
Scouts explore and sort items into natural and man-made categories. They learn about different types of waste such as paper, plastic, metal, and glass. Scouts talk about recycling and why it matters. They also take part in a simple conservation service project.

This adventure helps Scouts learn how to care for the environment in simple ways.

Leader Tips
Use real objects to help Scouts sort and identify items. Keep explanations short and easy to understand. Choose a simple conservation project like picking up trash or planting flowers. Encourage Scouts to talk about what they can do at home. Keep the focus on small actions that make a difference. See leader resources here.

Champions for Nature Adventure Requirements

1. Discover the difference between natural resources and man-made items
2. Discover the difference between organic, paper, plastic, metal and glass waste.  
3. Discover recycling.
4. Participate in a conservation service project.

Count on Me Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Count on Me Adventure helps Scouts learn basic math skills in a simple way. They learn about shapes, counting, and sorting. Scouts also learn how to group items and see patterns. This helps them build early problem-solving skills.

What Scouts Do
Scouts make a lion using shapes like squares, triangles, and circles. They play a counting or number game with their den or adult partner. Scouts sort items by shape, color, and another category. They count how many items are in each group and use one group to build something.

This adventure helps Scouts learn math through hands-on activities.

Leader Tips
Use simple materials like paper shapes, blocks, or everyday objects. Keep instructions clear and easy to follow. Let Scouts move and interact during activities. Encourage them to count out loud and share what they see. Focus on fun and participation. See leader resources here.

Count on Me Adventure Requirements

1. Make a Lion using only squares, triangles, and circles.
2. Play a game with your Lion adult partner or den that is based on counting or numbers.  
3. Organize a group of items based on shape, then based on color, and one other category.  Count how many different shapes are in each category.  After organizing them build anything using only one category. 

Everyday Tech Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Everyday Tech Adventure helps Scouts learn how technology is part of daily life. They learn that devices and tools can make tasks easier. Scouts also learn that technology should be used safely and with care. This helps them begin to use digital tools in a responsible way.

What Scouts Do
Scouts look for examples of technology at home, their meeting place, or in their neighborhood. They talk about how these tools help people. Scouts choose a piece of technology they use and show an adult how to use it safely.

This adventure helps Scouts understand and use technology in simple ways.

Leader Tips
Keep examples simple and familiar, like phones, tablets, or appliances. Let Scouts share what they use at home. Keep discussions short and easy to understand. Focus on safe use, not technical details. Encourage families to continue talking about safe technology use at home. See leader resources here.

Everyday Tech Adventure Requirements

1. Discover technology around your home, meeting place, or neighborhood.
2. Discover ways that digital technology can make life easier.
3. Identify an item of digital technology you use at home.  Demonstrate to your adult partner how you use it safely.

Gizmos and Gadgets Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Gizmos and Gadgets Adventure helps Scouts learn about motion and force. They learn that objects move and change based on how they are pushed or pulled. Scouts also learn that they can use simple materials to create useful things. This helps them understand basic science in a hands-on way.

What Scouts Do
Scouts explore how things move and what makes them move. They try simple activities to see how force works. Scouts use household materials to build a useful object. They test what they make and see how it works.

This adventure helps Scouts learn by building and experimenting.

Leader Tips
Use simple materials like cardboard, paper, and recycled items. Keep activities short and easy to follow. Let Scouts try their own ideas. Encourage them to test and adjust what they build. Focus on exploration, not perfect results. See leader resources here.

Gizmos and Gadgets Adventure Requirements

1. Explore properties of motion.
2. Explore properties of force.
3. Use household materials to create a useful object.

Go Fish Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Go Fish Adventure helps Scouts learn basic fishing safety and awareness. They learn that fishing should be done safely and with an adult partner. Scouts also begin to think about the types of fish that live in different places. This helps them connect with nature in a simple way.

What Scouts Do
Scouts learn simple safety rules for fishing with their adult partner. They draw a picture of a fish they think lives in the water where they will fish. Scouts then go fishing with their adult partner and try what they learned.

This adventure gives Scouts a first experience with fishing.

Leader Tips
Choose a safe and easy fishing location. Keep the outing short and relaxed. Bring extra gear in case someone needs it. Focus on safety and the experience, not catching fish. Encourage Scouts to enjoy being outdoors. See leader resources here.

Go Fish Adventure Requirements

1. With your Lion adult partner, learn the rules of fishing safely. 
2. Draw a picture of the type of fish you think lives in the water where you are going fishing.
3. Go fishing with your Lion adult partner.

I’ll Do It Myself Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The I’ll Do It Myself Adventure helps Scouts learn how to take care of their own things. They learn simple ways to stay organized and complete daily tasks. Scouts also learn that doing things on their own builds confidence. This helps them begin to take responsibility for themselves.

What Scouts Do
Scouts make a simple bag to carry their Scouting items. They create a checklist for daily personal care. Scouts practice putting on their shoes, taking them off, and putting them away without help.

This adventure helps Scouts build independence in simple ways.

Leader Tips
Keep tasks simple and easy to follow. Give clear examples of what to do. Allow Scouts time to practice each skill. Encourage effort and celebrate small successes. Remind families to support practice at home. See leader resources here.

I’ll Do It Myself Adventure Requirements

1. Make and use a “lion bag” for personal Scouting gear.
2. Construct a personal care checklist.
3. Put on your shoes without help.  Take them off and put them away. 

Let’s Camp Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Let’s Camp Adventure helps Scouts learn simple outdoor skills. They learn how the buddy system keeps them safe. Scouts also learn how to dress for the weather and what items they need for a campout. This helps them feel more comfortable outdoors.

What Scouts Do
Scouts learn about the buddy system and how it works. They talk about the weather and choose the right clothes. Scouts pack their Cub Scout Six Essentials. They take part in an overnight campout with their pack or at a council or district event.

This adventure gives Scouts a first camping experience in a safe setting.

Leader Tips
Keep instructions simple and clear. Let Scouts help pack and talk about what they need. Work with your pack to plan a safe and organized campout. Remind families about what to bring. Keep activities fun and age appropriate. See leader resources here.

Let’s Camp Adventure Requirements

1. Learn about the buddy system and how it works in the outdoors.  
2. Before going on the overnight campout, discuss what type of weather is expected and what type of clothes you should wear.
3. Pack up your Cub Scout Six Essentials for the campout.
4. Attend a Council or District Cub Scout overnight camp or attend a campout with your Pack. 

On a Roll Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The On a Roll Adventure helps Scouts learn how to ride a bike safely. They learn about safety gear like helmets and why it is important. Scouts also learn simple rules for riding near streets and other people. This helps them understand how to stay safe while biking.

What Scouts Do
Scouts learn about the safety gear they need for biking. They talk about basic safety rules. Scouts then go on a bike ride with their adult partner or family and practice what they learned.

This adventure helps Scouts build confidence while riding a bike.

Leader Tips
Make sure all Scouts have a helmet that fits properly. Choose a safe area away from traffic for riding. Keep the ride short and easy. Go over safety rules before riding. Encourage families to practice together at home. See leader resources here.

On a Roll Adventure Requirements

1. With your den or Lion adult partner, learn about the safety gear you should use while riding a bicycle.
2. With your den or Lion adult partner, learn the safety rules to follow when riding a bicycle.
3. With your Lion adult partner or family, ride a bicycle.

On Your Mark Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The On Your Mark Adventure helps Scouts learn about being active and working with others. They learn how to follow rules, take turns, and play fairly. Scouts also learn that trying their best is more important than winning. This helps them build teamwork and good sportsmanship.

What Scouts Do
Scouts play a game with their den. They take part in an obstacle course relay. Scouts also build a simple box derby and race it. These activities give them a chance to move, play, and work together.

This adventure helps Scouts stay active while learning to cooperate.

Leader Tips
Keep activities simple and easy to understand. Choose games with clear rules and quick turns. Set up a safe and simple obstacle course. Use easy materials for the box derby. Focus on fun and participation, not competition. See leader resources here.

On Your Mark Adventure Requirements

1. Play a game with your den.
2. Participate in an obstacle course relay.
3. Build a box derby and participate in a race.

Pick My Path Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Pick My Path Adventure helps Scouts learn that choices matter. They learn that their actions can affect other people. Scouts also learn about kindness, fairness, and following rules. This helps them begin to understand responsibility.

What Scouts Do
Scouts talk about how choices have consequences. They perform a Good Turn for someone else. Scouts learn the basic rules of a game and then play the game with their den or adult partner.

This adventure helps Scouts make good choices in simple ways.

Leader Tips
Use simple examples to explain choices and consequences. Encourage Scouts to share ideas about helping others. Keep the Good Turn easy and meaningful. Choose games with clear and simple rules. Focus on kindness and fair play. See leader resources here.

Pick My Path Adventure Requirements

1. Explain that choices have consequences.
2. Perform a Good Turn for another person.
3. Learn the basic rules of a game and play the game.

Race Time Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Race Time Adventure helps Scouts learn about building and racing. They learn that following directions and working with an adult partner helps them succeed. Scouts also learn about sportsmanship and how to be kind and fair during a race. This helps them enjoy competition in a positive way.

What Scouts Do
Scouts build and decorate either a Pinewood Derby car or a Raingutter Regatta boat with their adult partner. They learn the rules for their race. Scouts talk about how to show good sportsmanship. They then take part in the race and cheer for others.

This adventure gives Scouts a fun and exciting racing experience.

Leader Tips
Give families time to build their cars or boats. Keep instructions simple. Focus on participation and fun, not winning. Review race rules ahead of time. Talk about good sportsmanship before race day. Celebrate all Scouts for their effort. See leader resources here.

Race Time Adventure Requirements

1. With your Lion adult partner, assemble and decorate either a Pinewood Derby car or a Raingutter Regatta boat.
2. Learn the rules of the race for the vehicle chosen in requirement 1.
3. Before the race, discuss with your Lion adult partner how you will demonstrate good sportsmanship during the race.
4. With your Lion adult partner, participate in a Pinewood Derby or a Raingutter Regatta.

Ready, Set, Grow Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Ready Set Grow Adventure helps Scouts learn where food comes from. They learn that plants need care to grow. Scouts also learn that gardens can be grown in different ways. This helps them understand how people grow food.

What Scouts Do
Scouts talk about where food comes from and how it is grown. They plant a small garden, either outside or in a container. Scouts visit or talk with someone who knows about gardening. They learn simple ways to care for plants.

This adventure helps Scouts connect with nature and learn how food grows.

Leader Tips
Keep planting activities simple and hands-on. Use small containers if outdoor space is limited. Choose plants that grow quickly so Scouts can see results. If possible, invite a gardener to speak or visit a garden. Encourage Scouts to care for their plants at home. See leader resources here.

Ready, Set, Grow Adventure Requirements

1. Discover where the food we eat comes from.
2. Plant a small garden outside or in a container.
3. Visit with an individual who can demonstrate different ways to garden (outside, greenhouse, container, etc.) and the basic skills needed to garden.

Time to Swim Adventure

What Scouts Learn
The Time to Swim Adventure helps Scouts learn how to be safe in the water. They learn simple safety rules and how to enter and exit the water the right way. Scouts also learn to feel more comfortable in the water while staying close to their adult partner. This helps them build confidence in a safe setting.

What Scouts Do
Scouts learn basic swimming safety rules with their adult partner. They practice entering the water safely. Scouts spend at least 20 minutes being active in water that matches their ability. They practice putting their face in the water and blowing bubbles. Scouts also practice how to exit the water safely.

This adventure helps Scouts feel more comfortable and safe in the water.

Leader Tips
Use a safe, shallow swimming area. Make sure each Scout has an adult partner close by at all times. Keep instructions simple and calm. Allow Scouts to move at their own pace. Focus on building confidence, not skill level. See leader resources here.

Time to Swim Adventure Requirements

This Adventure may be earned by completing the requirements below OR passing the BSA Swimmer Test OR taking swimming lessons.

1. Learn about the swimming safety rules that you need to follow.
2. Demonstrate how to enter the swimming area properly.
3. With your Lion adult partner as your buddy, be active in water depths matching your ability for 20 minutes.
4. Place your face in the water and blow bubbles.
5. Demonstrate how to exit properly from the swimming area.

Archery Adventure Requirements

Shooting sports adventures can only be completed at district and council events.

1. With your Lion adult partner, identify and wear the appropriate safety gear.
2. With your Lion adult partner, recite the archery range safety rules and whistle commands.
3. With your Lion adult partner, demonstrate proper range commands.
4. With your Lion adult partner, identify the main parts of your shooting equipment and how to properly use them.
5. With your Lion adult partner, demonstrate proper stance and shooting techniques.
6. Shoot 2 arrows at your target. Repeat and do your best to improve your score. Shoot at least 4 arrows.
7. Demonstrate how to safely retrieve your target arrows.

Slingshot Adventure Requirements

Shooting sports adventures can only be completed at district and council events.

1. With your Lion adult partner, identify and wear the appropriate safety gear.
2. With your Lion adult partner, recite the safety rules for using a slingshot.
3. With your Lion adult partner, demonstrate proper range commands.
4. With your Lion adult partner, explore the parts of a slingshot and their usage.
5. With your Lion adult partner, discover the types of ammunition that may be used and types that may not be used.
6. Shoot 5 shots at a target. Repeat and do your best to improve your score. Shoot at least 10 shots.
7. Demonstrate how to put away and properly store your slingshot and shooting equipment after use.

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Lion Badge Overview (video)

What grade is the Lion badge for?

The Lion badge is for children in kindergarten. Lions participate with an adult partner at all meetings and activities.

How many adventures does a Lion need to earn the badge?

Lions complete six required adventures and then choose at least two elective adventures with their den or family.

Do Lions earn the Bobcat badge first?

Yes. Bobcat is the first adventure for all Cub Scouts every year. Lions complete the Bobcat adventure as part of their required work.

Do Lions need to camp overnight?

Camping is optional. They only camp if they complete the Let’s Camp adventure. This is done with their pack or at a council or district event.

Can Lions go fishing or swimming?

Yes. Go Fish and Time to Swim are elective adventures. Lions always do these with their adult partners and follow all safety rules.

Where do Lions complete shooting sports?

Shooting sports like archery and slingshot must be done at district or council events with trained staff.

Can Lions work ahead on Tiger adventures?

No. Lions only work on Lion adventures. They move to Wolf when they start first grade.

Do Lions need uniforms?

Yes. Lions wear the Lion T-shirt. Some packs also use the optional neckerchief.

What is a Lion adult partner?

This is the parent or guardian who attends all meetings and activities with the Lion. They help their Lion stay safe and take part in the adventures.

Can Lions earn belt loops?

Yes. Each adventure has a belt loop. Lions earn loops as they finish adventures during the year.

How long does it take to finish the Lion badge?

Most dens complete the badge during the school year. Some finish sooner depending on meetings and activities.

Can Lions join anytime?

Yes. A child in kindergarten can join Cub Scouts at any time during the year and begin working on the Lion adventures.

The Lion badge is a simple way for young children to begin their Scouting journey. It gives them many chances to learn, explore, and grow. Each adventure is made for their age and keeps things fun and active. Lions learn about safety, health, nature, and teamwork. They also learn to try new things and do their best.

The program gives families an easy way to be part of Scouting. Adult partners join in every activity. This builds strong memories and helps Lions feel supported. It also helps families understand how Scouting works and what their child will learn in the years ahead.

As Lions complete their adventures, they build confidence. They learn to make choices, follow rules, and help others. These early skills prepare them for the Tiger rank and all the future adventures Scouting offers. The Lion year is a joyful first step into a lifelong path of discovery.