The current advancement system that the Cub Scout program uses can be confusing for those new to the program.  Beads, go-see-it’s, badges, arrow points… all made more complicated by the fact that each rank takes a different approach!  

The new program still utilizes rank advancement, but it is much simpler to administer.  Advancement under the new program will be same for all ranks:

…and that’s it!  However, it should be stressed that the program itself was not made easier. It offers appropriate challenges to all Cub Scouts with the goal of making Cub Scouting more active, more fun, and easier for den leaders to implement. Advancement will now be simpler for the den leader to administer because all ranks take the same approach to achieving rank advancement: complete seven adventures. 

Adventures are the new basic program unit for Cub Scouts.   Each adventure represents an integrated program that uses a theme to deliver content.  For example, requirements for the Tiger adventure “Team Tiger” are designed to help boys discover their similarities and differences, and how they can help the teams that they are a part of:

The number of required vs. elective adventures varies for each rank, but will always add up to seven total.  Each rank will have a required Duty to God Adventure.