Webelos is the Cub Scout program for girls and boys in 4th and 5th grades. 4th graders work on the Webelos badge. 5th graders work on the Arrow of Light emblem.
Requirements for Webelos Badge
Webelos Badge Requirements
Rank advancement is awarded when each Scout has done the following:
1. Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months.
2. Complete each of the five required adventures
Cast Iron Chef
Duty to God and You
First Responder
Stronger, Faster, Higher
Webelos Walkabout
3. In addition to the five required adventures listed above, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing (for a total of at least six adventures).
4. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide
5. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age. (The Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian if you do not have access to the internet.)
Download printable requirements for Webelos Badge (PDF format)
Download printable checkoff sheet for Webelos Badge (PDF format)
Download printable note sheet for Webelos Badge (PDF format)
Requirements for Arrow of Light
Arrow of Light Requirements
Rank advancement is awarded when each Scout has done the following:
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.
2. Complete each of the four required adventures
Building a Better World
Duty to God in Action
Outdoor Adventurer
Scouting Adventure
3. In addition to the four required adventures listed above, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing (for a total of at least five adventures).
4. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide
5. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age. (The Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian if you do not have access to the internet.)
Download printable requirements for Arrow of Light (PDF format)
Download printable checkoff sheet for Arrow of Light (PDF format)
Download printable note sheet for Arrow of Light (PDF format)
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