Assistant Cub Master:
When a Cub Scout reaches third grade he begins working from the big Bear Book. Just as Akela met the BEAR with courage, the Scout walks the BIG BEAR TRAIL. On that trail he finds and conquers 12 challenging achievements in the categories of God, Country, Family, and Self. He then receives his bear badge.

Cub Master:
Would the following boys and their parents please come forward. Parents please stand behind your son.

(call out the names)

You have completed all the requirements for your Bear badge and have moved along the Cub Scout trail. Receive now the mark of the Bear, a TURQUOISE mark, symbolizing bravery and courage.

[Mark each boy with TURQUOISE face paint. - may want to substitute giving something to give to the Scout as face painting seems to be out these days]

Assistant Cub Master:
[Present Bear badges to parents as Cub Master paints faces] It is our pleasure to award your Bear badge to your parents, who have been your Akela in completing these requirements. Parents, please pin the Bear badge to your son's left shirt pocket and congratulate him on a `Job Well Done'. Parents, as your son's Akela, you are entitled to proudly wear the parent's Bear pin enclosed with your son's Bear badge.

Cub Master:
It is my pleasure to congratulate each one of you on earning your Bear badge. Boys please step over to the Advancement Ladder and move your clothes pin to the Bear level. Parents and Scouts please return to your seats.