Link to the Academic Belt Loop/Pin Program

Art, Astronomy, Chess, Citizenship, Collecting, Communicating, Computers, Disabilities Awareness, Family Travel, Geography, Geology, Good Manners, Heritages, Language and Culture, Map and Compass, Mathematics, Music, Nutrition, Pet Care, Photography, Reading and Writing, Science, Video Games, Weather, and Wildlife Conservation

Link to the Sports Belt Loop/PinProgram

Archery, BB-Gun, Badminton, Baseball. Basketball, Bicycling, Bowling, Fishing, Fitness, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hiking, Hockey, Horseback Riding, Ice Skating, Kickball, Marbles, Roller Skating, Skateboarding, Snow Ski and Board Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball)

In addition to the grade-level advancement programs, Cub Scouting also offers additional programs for personal advancement and satisfaction. The Cub Scout Academic and Sports Loop program provides both an entry-level and an advanced-level of exposure to a wide range of activities.  Cub Scouts who earn the entry-level academic or sports loops receive attractive metal loops worn on the Cub Scout belt. There are currently 25 different Academic belt loops, and 28 different Sports belt loops. Cub Scouts who go beyond the entry-level requirements for belt loops can earn the academic or sports pins associated with each belt loop. The choice of working on these programs is completely optional with the Cub Scout