To earn the Bobcat badge you must complete these seven tracks of Akela:

1. Learn and say the Scout Oath, with help if needed.
“On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.”

2. Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed.
“A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,
brave, clean, and reverent.”

3. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.
The Cub Scout sign should be given when repeating the Scout Oath or Law.

This symbolizes the two alert ears of the wolf and is used by the boys to show that they are ready to listen.

 

4.  Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it means.
The Cub Scout handshake is used by Cubs and leaders to show that those who use it help others and obey the Scout Oath and Law.

To do the handshake, put the index and middle fingers of the right hand against the other person’s wrist when shaking hands.

5.  Say the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.
“Do Your Best.”

6.  Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.
The Cub Scout salute is used to salute the flag when in uniform.

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To make the salute, the boy joins the index and middle fingers of the right hand (holding the other fingers with the thumb) and touches the extended fingers to the cap visor or forehead.

7.  With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide—Bobcat Requirements.