Children, boys and girls, from Kindergarten - 5th grade can join Cub Scouts. No experience is required and you can join any time!
Boys and girls in Kindergarten start out their Cub Scout journey as a Lion. This level gives Scouts and their families an introduction to Scouting in a safe and easy format.
Boys and girls in 1st grade are Tigers. Though Lions is now an option for those in Kindergarten, many Scouts start as Tigers.
Boys and girls in 2nd grade are Wolves.
Boys and girls in 3rd grade are Bears.
Boys and girls in 4th grade are Webelos.
Boys and girls in 5th grade are in Arrow of Light (formerly known as Webelos II). This is a transitional level between Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA. Usually late-winter/early spring of 5th grade, Scouts bridge over to a BSA Troop (all-girl or all-boy).