Overview |
A child who is in the fourth or fifth grade is a Webelos Scout, and their adventures are found in the Webelos Handbook. Like all other new Cub Scouts, a Webelos must first earn the Bobcat badge. After completing the requirements for Bobcat (unless earned as a Tiger, Wolf or Bear), a child in the fourth grade earns the Webelos rank and then the Arrow of Light. If a child joins in the fifth grade they may start working on the Arrow of Light without earning the Webelos rank first.
The Webelos program is designed to prepare Cub Scouts to join a Scouts BSA Troop in February of their fifth grade year. This gives time for new Scouts to get familiar with the Troop and time to prepare for summer camp. |
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Webelos Required Adventures |
Complete each of the following Webelos required adventures with your den or family: | |
Webelos Elective Adventures |
Complete one Webelos elective adventure of your den or family’s choosing.
With your parent or adult partner, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide, and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age. |
Arrow of Light Requirements
Overview |
Once a youth has completed the Webelos rank requirements or a new youth joins Cub Scouting in the fifth grade, he/she may work on Arrow of Light requirements. Like all other new Cub Scouts, an Arrow of Light Scout must first earn the Bobcat rank. After completing the requirements for Bobcat, he/she may go on to complete the requirements for the Arrow of Light rank and the many electives that are offered for the rank. All Cub Scouts, except for those who join Cub Scouting for the first time in fifth grade, must earn their Webelos rank prior to earning Arrow of Light. The requirements for Webelos and Arrow of Light may be worked on at the same time but the tenure requirements for each must be met and the awards must be earned and presented sequentially. | |
Arrow of Light Required Adventures |
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