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Scout Webelos Rank
Webelos stands for WE'll BE LOyal Scouts.
The Webelos rank is for boys who have completed third grade (or are 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 guardian at the next pack meeting in an impressive advancement ceremony. The parent, in turn, presents the badge to the boy.
As with all Cub Scout ranks, you must first earn the Bobcat Badge to be eligible to work for this award.
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. Any activity badge may be earned by any boy during any month. The 20 activity badges are hobby and career fields ranging from science to sports.
1. Have an adult member of your family read and sign the Parent Guide in this book.
2. Be an active member of your Webelos den for 3 months (attendance, den dues, den projects).
3. Know and explain the meaning of the Webelos badge.
4. Point out and explain the parts of the Webelos Scout uniform. Tell when to and when not to wear it.
5. Earn Fitness, Citizen and one other activity badge - from a different activity badge group than fitness and citizen. (shown as * in Webelos Activities section).
6. Plan and lead a flag ceremony in your den.
7. Show that you know and understand the requirements to be a Boy Scout.
a. Understand and intend to live by the: Scout Oath or Promise, Scout Law, Scout Motto, Scout slogan.
b. Know the following and when to use them: Scout salute, Scout sign, Scout handclasp
c. Understand and agree to follow the Outdoor Code.
8. Earn the religious emblem of your faith or - do two of the following:
a. Attend the church, synagogue, mosque, or othere 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.
b. Tell how your religious beliefs fit in with the Scout Oath and Scout Law, and discuss with your family and Webelos leader what character-building traits your beliefs and the Scout Oath and Scout Law have in common.
c. With your religious leader, list and do two things you think will help you draw nearer to God.
d. Pray to God daily as taught by your family, church, synagogue, or other religious brotherhood. Do this for at least 1 month.
e. Under the direction of your religious leader, do an act of service for womeone else. Talk about your service with your family and Webelos leader. Tell them how it made you feel.
f. List at least two ways in which you believe you have been a good example and lived in accordance with your religious beliefs.
(A list of activity badges is in the Webelos Activities section.)
Compass PointsAfter earning the Webelos badge, a Webelos may earn the compass points emblem. It is awarded after the Webelos earns four more activity badges in addition to the three he had earned for the Webelos badge. This is a total of seven activity badges. The compass points emblem is worn attached to the button on the right pocket of the Webelos uniform shirt. After the compass points emblem is earned, the Webelos Scout may earn a metal compass point for each four additional activity badges he earns.
Arrow of Light AwardThe 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 fo Light Award requirements. Thses 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 truns it in. The award is obtained and presented to the boy and parent or guardian at an impressive pack ceremony.
1. Be active in your Webelos den for at least 6 months since completing the fourth grade (or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old), and earn the Webelos badge.
2. Show your knowledge of the requirements to become a Boy Scout by doing all of these:
a. Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the Scout Oath or Promise and the 12 points of the Scout Law. Tell how you have practiced them in your everyday life.
b. Give and explain the Scout motto, slogan, sign, salute, and handclasp.
c. Understand the significance of the Scout badge. Know its parts and tell what each stands for.
d. Tell how a Boy Scout uniform is different from a Webelos Scout uniform.
3. Earn five more activity badges for a total of eight. (You already earned three for the Webelos badge. The total of eight must include Citizen, Fitness, Readyman, and Outdoorman, one from the mental skills group, and one from the technology group.)
4. With your Webelos den, visit at least one Boy Scout troop meeting, and one Boy Scout-oritented outdoor activity.
5. Participate in a Webelos overnight campout or day hike.
6. After you have completed all five of the above requirements, and after a talk with your Webelos leader, arrange to visit, with your parent or guardian, a meeting of a Boy Scout troop you think you might like to join. Talk to the Scoutmaster. Then get an Application to Become a Boy Scout, fill it out and have your parent or guardian sign it. Show it to your Webelos leader and talk about your interest in becoming a Boy Scout.
Last Updated: 6/15/01