Scout Lingo

Pack - All Scouts in all Age Groups (our whole group)

Den - Scouts belong to a Den which is associated with their Age Group

Den Leader - A trained Adult in Charge of Running Meetings and helping scouts work on achievements for a Specific Age Group 

Rank/Advancement - A rank is earned  by completing specific achievements throughout the year based on your Den. For example, at the end of a second grade, a Wolf will have achieved the Wolf Rank/Badge if they have completed all the required achievements/activities. Cub scouts advance to their next rank by the end of the school year. 

Achievements/Adventures - Awards (belt loops) that scouts earn typically in 1-2 Den meetings. A specific amount of required achievements is needed to earn a rank. 

Bridging - Ceremony where 5th graders move on to Boy Scouts in Middle School. 

Scoutbook - The online tool that keeps track of all a scouts awards, achievements, and activities from Elementary school through high school.