A child who is 8 years old or is in the second grade is a Wolf, and his adventures are found in the Wolf Handbook.  Like all other new Cub Scouts, a Wolf must first earn his Bobcat rank. After completing the requirements for Bobcat he/she may go on to complete the requirements for the Wolf rank and the many electives that are offered for his/her rank.  A parent, guardian, or other caring adult acknowledges the completion of each achievement part by signing the handbook (Akela’s OK). The den leader also signs the handbook (Den Leader’s OK) and records progress in the den’s advancement records. The Wolf Scouts also keep track of their own advancement using the Adventure Tracking section in the back of their handbooks, and under the guidance of the den leader, they can also keep a record of their individual progress on a den advancement chart and den doodle.  After the child earns the Wolf badge, he will continue to meet with his den, working on additional elective adventures until he/she completes second grade and becomes a Bear Scout.