About the Academic Program The Academic Program is an optional program for all Cub Scouts. It is not part of the normal requirements towards ranks. Its purpose is to assist the Scouts in learning a new skill, or improving one they already posses. Loops and pins can be are earned by Tiger Cubs, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts. Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community environment. Tiger Cubs must work with their parents or adult partners Parents and adult partners do not earn loops or pins Complete details on using the academics program are contained in the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide (#34299). Recognitions can be earned for the following seventeen academics areas: Art, Astronomy, Chess, Citizenship, Collecting, Communicating, Computers, Language and Culture, Geography, Geology, Heritages, Map and Compass, Mathematics, Music, Science, Weather, and Wildlife Conservation In September, 2002, awards for Astronomy, Collecting, Language and Culture, Geology, and Map and Compass, were added. Academics Belt Loops The Cub Scout Academics Belt Loops shown above are worn on the navy blue Cub Scout belt. They will not fit on the khaki (olive) Boy Scout / Webelos belt. Webelos may continue to wear the blue belt on their uniforms. Academics belt loops for each subject may be earned once within each rank. Academics belt loops are earned by the Cub by meeting the requirements listed. Academics Pins The Cub Scout Academics Pins are worn on civilian clothes only. The pins are triangular in shape. The designs for the various pins are shown on the belt loops for each subject. Academics pins are given in each subject for Cub Scouts to recognize academic development The Academics Pin for a specific subject may be earned once within each rank. Academics pins are earned by meeting the appropriate requirements.

 

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