ARROW OF LIGHT WEBELOS SCOUT
WE'll BE LOyal Scouts
A Webelos Scout begins working toward the Arrow of Light rank once he has been active in a Webelos den for at least six months since completing the fourth grade (or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old), earned the Bobcat badge, and earned the Webelos badge.
Arrow of Light is the Sixth and highest rank in Cub Scouting. Webelos Scouts who have earned the Arrow of Light Award have also completed all requirements for the Boy Scout badge (except for #9, With your parent or Guardian complete the exercises in the pamphlet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide" and #10, Participate in a Scoutmaster Conference). This award is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform when a boy graduates into a troop.
Just like in a Webelos Den, the Arrow of Light Webelos Den Leader signs off the completed activities of the Scout.
Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plans
Den meeting plans are developed around a Scouting program year that is presumed to begin in early September and continue through May, at which time Cub Scouts would become involved in summertime Scouting activities. To learn more about these, plus have access to worksheets, downloads, etc., Click Here.
Arrow of Light Rank Requirements
1. Be active in your Webelos den for at least six months since completing the fourth grade (or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old), and earn the Webelos badge.
2. Show your knowledge of the requirements to become a Boy Scout by doing all of these:
3. Earn five more activity badges in addition to the three you already earned for the Webelos badge. These must include:
(The Webelos Handbook on page 63 incorrectly says "one" more.) See page 74 for the activity badge groups.
4. With your Webelos den, visit at least one Boy Scout troop meeting, one Boy Scout-oriented outdoor activity.
(If you have already done this when you earned your Outdoorsman activity badge, you may not use it to fulfill requirements for
your Arrow of Light Award requirements.)
5. Participate in a Webelos overnight campout or day hike.
(If you have already done this when you earned your Outdoorsman activity badge, you may not use it to fulfill requirements for
your Arrow of Light Award requirements.)
6. After you have completed all five of the above requirements, and after a talk with your Webelos den leader, arrange to visit,
with your parent or guardian, a meeting of a Boy Scout troop you think you might like to join. Have a conference with the
Scoutmaster.
7. Complete the Honesty Character Connection.
a. Know: Say the Cub Scout Promise to your family. Discuss these questions with them. What is a promise? What does it
mean to keep your word? What does it mean to be trustworthy? What does honesty mean?
b. Commit: Discuss these questions with your family. Why is a promise important? Why is it important for people to trust you
when you give your word? When might it be difficult to be truthful? List examples.
c. Practice: Discuss with a family member why it is important to be trustworthy and honest. How can you do your best to be
honest even when it is difficult?
WE'll BE LOyal Scouts
A Webelos Scout begins working toward the Arrow of Light rank once he has been active in a Webelos den for at least six months since completing the fourth grade (or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old), earned the Bobcat badge, and earned the Webelos badge.
Arrow of Light is the Sixth and highest rank in Cub Scouting. Webelos Scouts who have earned the Arrow of Light Award have also completed all requirements for the Boy Scout badge (except for #9, With your parent or Guardian complete the exercises in the pamphlet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide" and #10, Participate in a Scoutmaster Conference). This award is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform when a boy graduates into a troop.
Just like in a Webelos Den, the Arrow of Light Webelos Den Leader signs off the completed activities of the Scout.
Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plans
Den meeting plans are developed around a Scouting program year that is presumed to begin in early September and continue through May, at which time Cub Scouts would become involved in summertime Scouting activities. To learn more about these, plus have access to worksheets, downloads, etc., Click Here.
Arrow of Light Rank Requirements
1. Be active in your Webelos den for at least six months since completing the fourth grade (or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old), and earn the Webelos badge.
2. Show your knowledge of the requirements to become a Boy Scout by doing all of these:
- Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the Scout Oath or Promise and the 12 points of the Scout Law. Tell how you have practiced them in your everyday life.
- Give and explain the Scout motto, slogan, sign, salute, and handshake.
- Understand the significance of the First Class Scout badge. Describe its parts and tell what each stands for.
- Tell how a Boy Scout uniform is different from a Webelos Scout uniform.
- Tie the joining knot (square knot)
3. Earn five more activity badges in addition to the three you already earned for the Webelos badge. These must include:
- Fitness (already earned for the Webelos badge)
- Citizen (already earned for the Webelos badge)
- Readyman
- Outdoorsman
- At least one from the Mental Skills Group
- At least one from the Technology Group
- Two more of your choice.
(The Webelos Handbook on page 63 incorrectly says "one" more.) See page 74 for the activity badge groups.
4. With your Webelos den, visit at least one Boy Scout troop meeting, one Boy Scout-oriented outdoor activity.
(If you have already done this when you earned your Outdoorsman activity badge, you may not use it to fulfill requirements for
your Arrow of Light Award requirements.)
5. Participate in a Webelos overnight campout or day hike.
(If you have already done this when you earned your Outdoorsman activity badge, you may not use it to fulfill requirements for
your Arrow of Light Award requirements.)
6. After you have completed all five of the above requirements, and after a talk with your Webelos den leader, arrange to visit,
with your parent or guardian, a meeting of a Boy Scout troop you think you might like to join. Have a conference with the
Scoutmaster.
7. Complete the Honesty Character Connection.
a. Know: Say the Cub Scout Promise to your family. Discuss these questions with them. What is a promise? What does it
mean to keep your word? What does it mean to be trustworthy? What does honesty mean?
b. Commit: Discuss these questions with your family. Why is a promise important? Why is it important for people to trust you
when you give your word? When might it be difficult to be truthful? List examples.
c. Practice: Discuss with a family member why it is important to be trustworthy and honest. How can you do your best to be
honest even when it is difficult?