Arrow of Light

Award Requirements

Arrow of Light is what the Webelos Scout achieves in his second year as Webelos rank. Once he has achieved his Arrow of Light he is eligible to join and become a Boy Scout in the local Boy Scout Troop.

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:

• 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.

• Give and explain the Scout motto,  slogan,   sign,  salute, and handclasp.

• Understand the significance of the Scout badge.   Know its parts and tell what each stands for.

• 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 at least one from the outdoor group,                                                                  One from the mental skills, & one from the technology group. See page 28 for activity badge groups.)

4. With your Webelos den, visit at least one Boy Scout troop meeting, and one Boy Scout-oriented outdoor activity.

5. Participate in 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.