About the Webelos 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

First year Webelos will continue to use the navy blue uniform. Β 

Arrow of Light uniform has the following parts;


NOTE:Β  The Webelos uniform is going through a rolling change where fourth grade Webelos wear the blue uniform and fifth graders wear the tan uniform. This change will become official for the start of the 2021-22 program year.

The Webelos belt is going through a rolling change from navy-blue web belt with Webelos buckle to green web belt with BSA buckle Either is acceptable.


You can get your Scout's uniform at www.scoutshop.org.Β 

Webelos Requirements

Fourth graders work toward the Webelos rank. The Webelos rank is earned by completing six adventures as described below.Β  Scouts who are in Cub Scouts in fourth grade must complete the Webelos rank before working towards their Arrow of Light.Β 

Β Once a Webelos has completed all required adventures, a crossing over ceremony will be held at the end of the year where they will pass over to the next rank, Arrow of Light.

Source: www.scouting.org