2024 – Paws on the Path

Scouting America’s current 2024 Cub Scout program.


Wolf is the 2nd Grade level of the Cub Scout program.

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Our Summary* of requirements:

  1. Demo what you do with each Cub Scout Six Essentials.
  2. Learn and use the Buddy System.
  3. Learn what is appropriate clothes and shoes for outdoor walks.
  4. Learn about the Outdoor Code and the Lean No Trace Principles.
  5. Take a 30-minute outdoor walk AND find four animals and classify them as wild or domesticated.

* – This summary is based off the Scouting America’s activity choices.

Scouting America Information and Details

Five requirements are needed to complete this adventure:

  1. Identify the Cub Scout Six Essentials.  Show what you do with each item.
  2. Learn about the buddy system and how it works in the outdoors. Pick a buddy for your walk.
  3. Identify appropriate clothes and shoes for your walk outside.  Do your best to wear them on your walk.
  4. Learn about the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace Principle for Kids.
  5. With your den, pack, or family, take a walk outside for at least 30 minutes to explore nature in your surroundings. Describe four different animals, domestic or wild, that you could see on your walk.

Go to the Official Scouting America Paws on the Path page.

What is a good Den Meeting Plan?

Some of the older program den meeting plans can be adapted for the new 2024 requirements.

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