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Webelos and Arrow of Light (AOL) Cub Scout Helps and Documents

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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.)

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.)

Boy Scouts of America Icon Webelos Scout - Youth Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt
Get a Webelos t-shirt

Other helps for den leaders:

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Helps for specific Webelos and Arrow of Light requirements:

Program Ideas for Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts

Webelos Parent Orientation

A brief explanation of the Webelos program. Den leaders can use this to give a mini-orientation to new Webelos parents.

Completing Elective Adventures

A mother asks ” I understand that I cant do his next advancements until after May graduation BUT can I keep doing electives and getting credit for them?”

Questions and Answers from Scouters

Every situation is different. Whether you are new to Scouting or you have been involved for a while, sometimes it is helpful to get input from other Scouters. We are here to help each other.

The Three R’s of Personal Safety and Protection

Talking with youth about personal safety is important. BSA requires discussion of personal safety throughout it’s programs. We don’t want to scare youth, but they should know what to do if they feel uncomfortable in a situation. The Three R’s of personal safety should be a part of that discussion.

Cub Scout Adventures Video Resources

I recently got an email about some new resources for Cub Scout leaders. So I wanted to share these with you in case you haven’t seen them yet. BSA has produced a number of videos to help leaders guide their Cub Scout dens to do requirements. These can be used to help with in-person den meetings or with virtual den meetings.

Cub Scout Helps and Documents

Cub Scouts is a program offered by the Boy Scouts of America for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Cub Scouts participate in a variety of adventures.

Welcome New Den Leaders

Around this time of year there are a lot of new Den Leaders wondering to themselves “Exactly what did I just volunteer for?” Whatever your story, I want to welcome you to the world of Scouting.

Planning for Webelos (18 Month Plan)

Planning ahead will help you help your scouts achieve their ranks. This is a sample plan to help Webelos earn their Webelos badge and Arrow of Light.

Other Cub Scout Awards Helps and Documents

In addition to ranks and adventures, Cub Scouts can earn other awards, including Cub Scout Nova Awards and Supernova Awards, Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award, Cub Scout World Conservation Award, Emergency Preparedness BSA Award, Recruiter Strip, and Morse Code Interpreter Strip.

Arrow of Light Centerpieces

Janice recently wrote to me with this message: “I need your help! I’ve been assigned to help put together our Arrow of Light ceremony / banquet. I’m at a loss as to what to do for centerpieces. We’ll have over 10 tables and we don’t want to make it look too “blue and gold.” Any ideas that you may have could really help me out a lot! ” Sometimes simple centerpieces are the best.

Crossover Bridge Design

Chip sent in this question: “Hi, We are looking to build a crossover bridge and was wondering if you know where we could find some plans Thanks, Chip”

Broken Arrow Ceremony for Scouts Joining in Webelos

Reader Beth asked “Should I do a Broken Arrow Ceremony for boys who have just come into Scouting in Webelos 1? I did one when the other boys earned the Bear in the Spring, but now I have 3 new boys.”

Cyber Chip Requirements for Grades 4-5

Webelos working on the Webelos badge or the Arrow of Light are required to earn their Cyber Chip. The Cyber Chip program helps children know and follow the rules of online safety.

Is Webelos Badge Required for Arrow of Light?

Kathy asks if a fifth grader who did not earn the Webelos badge can earn the Arrow of Light. Yes he can. The Webelos badge is not required for the Arrow of Light.

Gift for Webelos to Scout Crossover

A reader is looking for suggestions for a gift to give her son for crossover. Several Scouters gave some great ideas for gifts for Webelos who are crossing over to Scouts BSA.



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