Bears are third grade boys. As with Tigers and Wolves, Bears meet in dens consisting of five to nine boys. They are led by a den leader and co-leader(s), along with adults who help out. The den also takes part in monthly pack meetings.
Bear is the third and final rank of advancement before the boy moves onto Webelos. The program is similar to the Wolf program, but there are 24 Bear Achievements in four categories – God, Country, Family, and Self. The Cub Scout must complete 12 of these to earn the Bear Badge. Activities include planning and cooking a family meal, increasing strength and agility through exercise, and camping with the family. Bear Cubs can also earn arrow points for completing extra work.