About the Arrow of Light Program
A child who is in the fourth or fifth grade is a Webelos Scout, and their adventures are found in the Webelos Handbook.
If a child is a new Cub Scout they first earn the Bobcat badge. After completing the requirements for Bobcat they go on to complete the requirements for the Webelos rank and then onto the Arrow of Light and the many electives that are offered.Β If a child joins in the fourth grade they earn the Webelos rank and then the Arrow of Light.Β 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.Β This gives time for new Scouts to get familiar with the Troop and time to prepare for summer camp.
Uniforms
The Arrow of Light (and Webelos) uniform has the following parts;
ShirtβThe official tan uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Pantsβ The official green shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants.
BeltβOfficial navy-blue web belt with metal buckle or the green web belt with BSA buckle is acceptable for the program year.
SocksβOfficial green socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee.Β
HatβOfficial green hat with Webelos plaid front and Webelos emblem.
NeckerchiefβWebelos plaid triangular neckerchief with Webelos logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.Β
Neckerchief slideβOfficial gold-tone metal slide with Webelos emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.
Webelos Colors.- The Webelos Colors is an optional uniform piece that is worn on the right sleeve to display the Webelos Adventure Pins that have been earned.Β If the Webelos Colors are not used, Webelos Adventure Pins may be worn on the Webelos hat.
You can get your Scout's uniform at www.scoutshop.org.Β
Arrow of Light Requirements
Fifth graders work toward the Arrow of Light rank.Β If a fourth-grade Cub Scout has completed the Webelos rank, they may begin to work on the Arrow of Light. The Arrow of Light rank is earned by completing five adventures as described below.Β
Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months.
Complete each of the four required adventures:
Building a Better World
Duty to God in Action
Outdoor Adventurer
Scouting Adventure
In addition to the four required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your denβs or familyβs choosing.Β
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parentβs Guide.Β
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.)
Β Once a n Arrow of Light has completed all required adventures, a crossing over ceremony will be held at the end of the year where they will pass over to an official Boy Scout.
