The Webelos Badge is the fourth rank in Cub Scouting. A Cub can start
on it as soon as he joins a Webelos Den/Patrol, and providing he has completed
third grade (or is 10 years old.) He can earn the Webelos Badge after he
has been in the Den/Patrol three months.
One of the differences between Webelos and younger Cub Scouts is that
the Webelos Leader signs off the completed activities of a Webelos Scout.
As with all other Cub Scouting ranks, new members of the Webelos Den/Patrol
must complete the Bobcat Requirements before beginning work in the Webelos
program.
Requirements for the Webelos badge:
1. Have an adult member of your family read and sign
the tear-out Webelos Scout Parent Guide in the front of the Webelos Scout
Book.
2. Be an active member of your Webelos Den/Patrol for three months
("Active" means having good attendance, paying den dues, working on den
projects).
3.
Know and explain the meaning of the Webelos Badge.
4.
Point out and explain the three parts of the Webelos Scout uniform. Tell
when to wear the uniform and when not to wear it.
5. Earn the Fitness Activity Badge and two other Activity Badges
from different activity badge groups.
6. Plan and lead a flag ceremony in your Den/Patrol.
7. Show that
you know and understand the requirements to be a Boy Scout.
8. Complete one of the religious
requirements
9. Understand
and agree to follow the Outdoor Code.
After earning his Webelos Badge, a boy can begin working on his Arrow of
Light Requirements.
COMPASS POINTS
ARROW OF LIGHT
WEBELOS BADGE REQUIREMENTS
1. Have an adult member of your family read and sign the tear-out
Webelos Scout Parent Guide in the front of the Webelos Scout Book.
2. Be an active member of your Webelos Den/Patrol for three months
("Active" means having good attendance, paying den dues, working on den
projects).
3.
Know and explain the meaning of the Webelos Badge.
The Webelos Badge is like the emblem on your Webelos cap,
except that it also has the word "Webelos" and the Scout Badge.
The emblem is made up of a gold Scout Badge
with a blue "W," for Webelos, on it. It shows that you are moving
from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting.
4.
Point out and explain the three parts of the Webelos Scout uniform. Tell
when to wear the uniform and when not to wear it.
Webelos Scouts may wear either the blue uniform
they wore as Cub Scouts or the khaki and tan uniform
they will wear as Boy Scouts.
With either basic uniform, Webelos Scouts wear the Webelos
cap, Webelos neckerchief, and Webelos neckerchief slide. Wear your uniform:
To all Den/Patrol meetings and Pack meetings.
On campouts and other den activities.
At den service projects.
During Anniversary Week in February.
The Webelos uniform may NOT be worn:
When you are involved in any distinctly political activity.
When you are appearing on the stage professionally.
When you are participating in demonstrations not authorized by
the Boy Scouts of America.
5. Earn the Fitness Activity Badge and two other Activity Badges
from different activity badge groups.
6. Plan and lead a flag ceremony in your Den/Patrol.
7. Show
that you know and understand the requirements to be a Boy Scout.
Working on the Webelos Badge helps you find out about values
important to Boy Scouts and things they know, including the Scout Oath
and Law. By practicing the Boy Scout salute, sign, and handclasp now, you'll
already know them when you become a Boy Scout.
Understand and intend to live by the:
Scout Oath or Promise
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
When you say "On my honor," that's like saying "I promise." It also means
you are the kind of person who always tries to do what is right and you
can be trusted to keep this promise. No one can take your honor from you,
but you can throw it away by breaking your promise and doing what you know
is wrong.
Notice that the Scout Oath has three basic parts. Let's look
at what they mean.
(1) TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD
(2) AND MY COUNTRY
(3) AND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW
(1) Your family and religious leaders teach you to know and serve
God. By following these teachings, you do your duty to God.
(2) Men and women of the past worked to make America great, and
many gave their lives for their country. By being a good family member
and a good citizen, by working for your country's good and obeying its
laws, you do your duty to your country.
(3) Obeying the Scout Law means living by its 12 points. The Scout
Law is explained below.
TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES
Many people need help. A cheery smile and a helping hand make life easier
for others. By doing a Good Turn daily and helping when you're needed,
you prove yourself a Scout and do your part to make this a better world.
TO KEEP MYSELF PHYSICALLY STRONG, MENTALLY AWAKE, AND MORALLY STRAIGHT
Keeping yourself physically strong means taking good care of your body.
Eat the right foods and build your strength. Staying mentally awake means
learn all you can, be curious, and ask questions. Being morally straight
means to live your life with honesty, to be clean in your speech and actions,
and to be a person of strong character.
The Meaning of the Scout Law: The Scout Law has 12 points. Each is a
goal for every Scout. He does his best to live up to the Law. It is not
always easy to do, but a Scout always tries.
A Scout is TRUSTWORTHY.
A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of
his code of conduct. People can depend on him.
A Scout is LOYAL.
A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout Leaders, school, nation,
and the community of the world.
A Scout is HELPFUL.
A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for
others without pay or reward.
A Scout is FRIENDLY.
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts, and all
the people of the world. He seeks to understand others. He respects those
with ideas and customs other than his own.
A Scout is COURTEOUS.
A Scout is polite to everyone. He knows that good manners make it easier
for people to get along together.
A Scout is KIND.
A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others
as he wants to be treated. He is not cruel to living things.
A Scout is OBEDIENT.
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and Troop. He obeys
the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws
are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than
disobeying them.
A Scout is CHEERFUL.
A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks
that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
A Scout is THRIFTY.
A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for the future.
He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and
property.
A Scout is BRAVE.
A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to
stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten
him.
A Scout is CLEAN.
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He admires those who
believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community
clean.
A Scout is REVERENT.
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties.
He respects the beliefs of others.
Scout Motto
BE PREPARED
The Scout motto is "Be Prepared." Someone once asked Baden-Powell, the
founder of Scouting, "Be prepared for what?" Baden-Powell replied, "Why,
for any old thing." That's just the idea. The Scout motto means that you
are always ready to do your duty and to face danger, if necessary, to help
others.
Scout Slogan
DO A GOOD TURN DAILY
This does not mean that you are supposed to do one Good Turn during
the day and then stop. On the contrary - it means you do at least one Good
Turn a day. It means looking for opportunities to help and then helping,
quietly and without boasting. Remember always that a Good Turn is an extra
act of kindness, not just something you do because it is good manners.
Know the following and when to use them:
Scout Salute
The Scout salute signifies respect and courtesy. You use it
to salute the flag of the United States of America. During some ceremonies,
you may also salute your Webelos Leaders or Boy Scout Leaders.
To give the Scout Salute, place the fingers of your right hand in position
as for the Scout Sign. Bring the hand smartly up to your head, palm sideways,
until your forefinger touches the edge of your cap above the right eye
or, if you are capless, your forehead above the right eye. When the salute
is completed, snap your hand down quickly to your side.
Scout Sign
The Scout Sign identifies you as a Scout anywhere in the world.
Use it whenever you give the Scout Oath or Scout Law.
The three upraised fingers stand for the three parts of the Scout Oath.
The thumb and little finger together stand for the bond between all Scouts.
Scout Handclasp
To give the Scout handclasp, use your left hand instead of
the right. Do not interlock your fingers. The Scout handclasp is a token
of friendship. That's why you use your left hand-the one nearest your heart.
8. Complete one of the following:
a. Earn the religious emblem of your faith.*
All religious faiths offer special emblems that you can earn by doing
certain requirements. If you have already earned the religious emblem for
Webelos Scouts for your faith, you have completed this requirement.
OR
b. 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 Leader what you learned.
Tell how your religious beliefs fit in with the Scout Oath and Scout
Law. Discuss this question with your family and Webelos Leader: What character-building
traits do 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. Do these things.
(1) _________________________
(2) _________________________
Pray to God or meditate revently each day as taught by your family and
by your church, synagogue, or or religious group. 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 you believe you have lived in accordance with
your religious beliefs.
(1) _________________________
(2) _________________________
* If you earned your faith's religious emblem when you were a Wolf or
Bear Cub Scout, you must do two of the other religious requirements listed
under b. above.
** Completion of requirement b. (above) does not qualify a youth to
receive the religious emblem of his faith.
9. Understand
and agree to follow the Outdoor Code.
The Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to -
Be clean in my outdoor manners.
I will treat the outdoors as a heritage. I will take care of it for
myself and others I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams,
fields, woods, and roadways.
Be careful with fire.
I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only where they are
appropriate. When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is
cold out. I will leave a clean fire ring or remove all evidence of my fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors.
I will treat public and private property with respect. I will use low-impact
methods of hiking and camping.
and...
Be conservation minded.
I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests,
minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy. I will urge others to do the
same.
When a boy has completed these requirements and has them signed off by
his Webelos Leader, he has earned the right to wear the Webelos Badge.
The badge should be ceremoniously presented as soon as possible at an upcoming
Pack meeting.
After earning his Webelos Badge, a boy can begin working on his Arrow
of Light Requirements.
COMPASS POINTS
After you've earned the Webelos Badge, you can earn the Compass
Points Emblem. It is awarded after you earn seven Activity Badges, four
more in addition to the three you earned for the Webelos Badge. Wear your
Compass Points Emblem attached to the button on the right pocket of the
Webelos uniform shirt.
After you earn the Compass Points Emblem, you'll receive a metal Compass
Point for each four additional Activity Badges you earn. Pin these Compass
Points on the emblem in the "E," "W," or "S" positions, in any order you
choose.
You can earn the emblem and all three Compass Points by completing 19
Activity Badges, including the three required for the Webelos Badge.
ARROW OF LIGHT
The Arrow of Light Award is the highest rank in Cub Scouting.
A Webelos Scout should set his sights on it early. It's tougher to earn
than the Webelos Badge, but he can do it! The Cub Scout will have to earn
the Webelos Badge and at least eight activity badges, including Citizen,
Readyman, and Fitness. The total must include one from each of the five
activity groups.
By the time he has earned the Arrow of Light Award, he will have learned
many things about a lot of subjects - and a lot about Boy Scouting. He
will be ready to join a Boy Scout Troop!
Before he get's started on the Arrow of Light Award, he should read
through the requirements with a parent, guardian, or Den Leader. Each time
a requirement is satisfied, he should have his Webelos Leader sign it off
in his Webelos Scout Book.
The requirements for the Arrow of Light are as follows:
1. Be active in your Webelos den for at least six 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.
e. Tie the joining knot (square knot).
3. Earn five more Activity Badges in addition to the three
you already earned for the Webelos Badge. The total of eight Activity Badges
must include:
a. Fitness (already earned for the Webelos Badge)
b. Citizen
c. Readyman
d. At least one from the Outdoor Group
e. At least one from the Mental Skills Group
f. At least one from the Technology Group
g. Two more of your choice
4. With your Webelos Den/Patrol, visit at least one Boy Scout
Troop meeting and one Boy Scout-oriented outdoor activity.
5. Participate in a Webelos overnight campout or day hike.
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. Have a conference with the Scoutmaster. Complete and turn in a "Join
Boy Scouting" application to the Scoutmaster during the conference.
