The Wolf rank is a part of the program aimed at second graders, or those of seven years of age.  Wolf is the second advancement rank the boys earn as a Cub Scout.  Boys work toward accomplishing achievements and electives outlined in Cub Scout manuals, and are rewarded with the Wolf badge and arrow points for their work.

To earn the Wolf badge a Cub Scout must complete 49 out of a possible 62 tasks that are offered in the Wolf Cub Scout Book - if the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat badge, it must be earned first. Wolf activities are primarily done at home, then signed off by the parent after the boy has completed each task. The boy's Wolf Cub Scout Book is then shown to the Den Leader, who records his progress and also signs the boy's book.

Once a Cub Scout has earned his Wolf badge, he may work towards earning Arrow Points. While he may work on these at any time, he cannot receive them until after he has earned the Wolf badge.