Webelo Scout

The Webelos rank is for boys who have completed third grade (or are age 10). A boy may begin working on the Webelos badge as soon as he joins a Webelos den. This is the first step in his transition from Webelos den to Boy Scout troop. As he completes the requirements found in the Webelos Scout Book, he will work on activity badges, attend meetings led by adults, and become familiar with the Boy Scout requirements--all leading to the Arrow of Light Award.

He passes most Webelos badge requirements to his Webelos den leader and activity badge counselors. When all requirements are completed, the Webelos den leader turns in the Den Advancement Report. The Webelos badge is obtained and presented to his parent or guard- guardian at the next pack meeting in an impressive advance- advancement ceremony. The parent, in turn, presents the badge to the boy.

webelo Badge

Your Webelos Den Leader will now sign off your activities (your parent or guardian does not sign off the activities as they did when you were a Wolf or Bear).

1. Have an adult member of your family read the Webelos Scout Parent Guide that comes with this book (see pages 444-460) and sign here.
2. Be an active member of your Webelos den for 3 months (Active means having good attendance, paying den dues, working on den projects).
3. Know and explain the meaning of the Webelos badge.
4. Point out the three special parts of the Webelos Scout uniform. Tell when to wear the uniform and when not to wear it.
5. Earn the Fitness activity badge and two other activity badges from different activity badge groups.
6. Plan and lead a flag ceremony in your den.
7. Show that you know and understand the requirements to be a Boy Scout.
   • Understand and intend to live by the:
     • Scout Oath,
     • Scout Law,
     • Scout Motto
     • Scout slogan
   • Know the following and when to use them:
     • Scout salute,
     • Scout sign,
     • Scout handclasp
   • Understand and agree to follow the Outdoor Code,
8.  
   1. Earn the religious emblem of your faith*
                OR
   2. Do two of these§
      • Attend the church, synagogue, mosque, or other religious organization of your choice, talk with your religious leader about your beliefs, and tell your family and Webelos den leader about what you learned.
      • Tell how your religious beliefs fit in with the Scout Oath and Scout Law, Discuss this with your family and Webelos den leader: What character-building traits do your beliefs and the Scout Oath and Scout Law have in common?
      • With your religious leader, discuss and write down two things you think will help you draw nearer to God. Do these things.
      • Pray to God or meditate reverently each day as taught by your family, and by your church, synagogue, or religious group. Do this for at least one month.
      • Under the direction of your religious leader, do an act of service for someone else. Talk about your service with your family and Webelos den leader. Tell them how it made you feel.
      • List at least two ways you believe you have lived according to your religious beliefs.

Compass Points

After completing the Webelos badge, the Webelos Scout may receive compass points for earning additional activity badges. The Compass Points emblem is presented to the boy who has earned four activity badges in addition to those required for the Webelos badge (a total of seven). A metal compass point is awarded for each additional four activity badges earned.

Arrow of Light

The next step on the Webelos trail to becoming a Boy Scout is the Arrow of Light Award, which is the highest award a boy can earn as a Cub Scout. This is the only Cub Scout badge authorized to be worn on the Boy Scout uniform when he graduates into a troop.

After he has completed fourth grade and earned the Webelos badge, he is ready to start on the Arrow of Light Award requirements. These give him a chance to practice some Scout skills which he has already learned about, earn more activity badges, and really find out what a Boy Scout is. He passes the requirements to the Webelos den leader.

When all the Arrow of Light Award requirements are completed, the Webelos den leader indicates this on the Den Advancement Report and turns it in. The award is obtained and presented to the boy and parent or guardian at an impressive pack ceremony. This is a special award, so the ceremony should be special.

Activity Badges

As he is earning the Webelos badge and the Arrow of Light Award, a Webelos Scout is required to earn eight of the 20 available activity badges. Certain activity badges are required for earning the Webelos badge and the Arrow of Light Award, while others may be selected by the boy. The 20 activity badges are hobby and career fields ranging from science to sports. Most badge requirements are passed to the Webelos den leader or activity badge counselors.

Any activity badge may be earned by any boy during any month. But most Webelos den leaders have found that it's best to have all den members working on the same badge at the same time since more resources and qualified help can be utilized in this way.

When activity badges are earned, the Webelos den leader indicates those on the Den Advancement Report, and the badges are presented to the parent or guardian during an advancement ceremony at pack meetings. The parent, in turn, presents them to the boy.

Physical Skills Activity Badge Group

• Aquanaut
• Athlete
• Fitness *
• Sportsman

Mental Skills

• Artist
• Scholar
• Showman
• Traveler

Community Activity Badge Group

• Citizen **
• Communicator
• Family Member
• Readyman **

Technology Activity Badge Group

• Craftsman
• Engineer
• Handyman
• Scientist

Outdoor Activity Badge Group

• Forester
• Geologist
• Naturalist
• Outdoors man

WEBELOS Den Leaders have two objectives: