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Webelos

Webelos are 4^th & 5^th grade boys, typically 8 to 10 years old.  Webelos scouting is performed with slight variations in different Councils but the goal is the same: to give the Scouts a taste of what it is like to be a Boy Scout and to get them used to how Boy Scouting is structured.  Boys at this age are maturing and learning to be more self sufficient. Soon they will be Boy Scouts and it is our job to help them make this transition in a fun and adventurous way.

Webelos stands for We'll Be Loyal Scouts and the program could be the most adventurous organization in America today!  Webelos are the oldest Cub Scouts in the Pack and as such carry the responsibility of being good role models to the younger Cub Scouts. It also falls upon the Webelos to help explain what exciting activities await the younger Scouts and to help the Scouts during Pack activities.

Webelos Scouting is the senior level program in Cub Scouting and it is meant to help transition the Scouts from Cub Scouting into Boy Scouting. Webelos meet under the direction of the Den Leader who in turn receives direction from the Cubmaster; however, Webelos often conduct their own activities, and do many things too advanced for the younger boys. At the end of the Webelos program, the Scouts should have a taste for what Boy Scouting is all about and have a head start in proceeding through to the Boy Scout program.

In Tiger, Wolf and Bear Dens, the family unit was central to the Cub Scout themes and activities often revolved around the family unit. The emphasis in Webelos Scouting shifts from these home-centered activities to group-centered activities similar to those they will be encountering in Boy Scouts.

Webelos Dens in some areas are also known as Patrols. The Patrol is central to both Webelos Scouting and Boy Scouting. Because Webelos Scouts do most of their activities as a Patrol, parents play a new, more supportive, and less directive role in Webelos scouting.  Webelos Scouts also learn that it is now their responsibility to earn their activity badges; they are encouraged by their Webelos Patrol Leaders and Activity Badge Counselors (adults who volunteer to host an activity badge) who pass the Webelos Scout on their requirements.  

A Cub Scout must earn the Bobcat Badge before working towards the Webelos badge.

Click here for the Webelos Badge requirements.

This page was last updated February 27, 2004