That's where the name Webelos
comes from. Webelos (1st and 2nd year) is your last step towards
becoming a Boy Scout. As a Cub Scout, you probably earned your
Bobcat, Wolf,
and Bear badges. In Webelos, you have the
opportunity to earn 20 Activity
Pins (which
are somewhat similar to Merit Badges in Boy Scouts). These activity
pins, along with a few other requirements, are what you'll need
to earn your Webelos Badge and ultimately, Cub Scouting's Highest
Award - The
Arrow of Light!
- Have an adult member of
your family read and sign the Parent Guide at the beginning of
your Webelos Handbook.
- Be an active member of
your Webelos den (or patrol) for 3 months (attendance, dues,
den projects).
- Know and explain the meaning
of the Webelos badge.
- Point out and explain
the parts of the Webelos Scout uniform. Tell when to and when
not to wear it.
- Earn Fitness and two other activity badges - one from each of two different activity badge
groups.
- Plan and lead a flag ceremony
in your den (or patrol).
- Show that you know and
understand the requirements to be a Boy Scout. Understand and
intend to live by the: Scout Oath or
Promise; Scout Law;
Scout Motto; Scout Slogan. Know the following and when to
use them: Scout Salute; Scout Sign; Scout Handclasp. Understand
and agree to follow the Outdoor Code.
- Earn the religious emblem
of your faith, or,
Do two of these:
- Attend the church, synagogue,
mosque, or other religious organization of your choice, talk
with your religious leader about your beliefs, and tell your
family and Webelos den leader what you learned.
- 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.
- With your religious leader,
list and do two things you think will help you draw nearer to
God.
- Pray to God daily as taught
by your family, church, synagogue, or other religious brotherhood.
Do this for at least one month.
- Under the direction of
your religious leader, do an act of service for someone else.
Talk about your service with your family and Webelos leader.
Tell them how it made you feel.
- List at least two ways
in which you believe you have been a good example and lived in
accordance with your religious beliefs.
Congratulations! If you've
completed all the steps required to earn your Webelos Badge, you
are very close to earning your Arrow
of Light Award!
Remember, the Arrow of Light is the highest rank in Cub Scouts
and the only symbol of Cub Scout Rank you can wear as a Boy Scout.
"We'll Be Loyal Scouts"