4th & 5th Graders - Webelos

Den Leaders: Stanley Pikes, Heracio Balvaneda and Adam MattheusA boy who is 10 years old or is in the fourth grade is a Webelos Scout, and his adventures are found in the Webelos Handbook.  Like all other new Cub Scouts, a Webelos must first earn his Bobcat rank. After completing the requirements for Bobcat he may go on to complete the requirements for the Arrow of Light rank and the many electives that are offered for his rank.Once a boy has completed his Webelos rank requirements or a new boy joins Cub Scouting in the fifth grade, he may work on Arrow of Light requirements.  Like all other new Cub Scouts, a Arrow of Life Scout must first earn his Bobcat rank. After completing the requirements for Bobcat he may go on to complete the requirements for the Arrow of Light rank and the many electives that are offered for his rank.

All Cub Scouts, except for those boys who join Cub Scouting for the first time in fifth grade, must earn their Webelos rank prior to earning Arrow of Light. The requirements for Webelos and Arrow of Light may be worked on at the same time but the tenure requirements for each must be met and the awards must be earned and presented sequentially.

Webelos Badge Requirements:

The Webelos rank is earned by completing the requirements as described below.

1. Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months. (Being active means having good attendance, paying your den dues, and working on den projects.)

2. Complete each of the following Webelos required adventures with your den or family:

a. Cast Iron Chef

b. Duty to God and You

c. First Responder

d. Stronger, Faster, Higher

e. Webelos Walkabout

3. Complete two Webelos elective adventures of your den or family’s choosing.

4. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide, and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.

Arrow of Light Badge Requirements:

• 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. (Being active means having good attendance, paying your den dues, and working on den projects.)

  2. Complete each of the following Arrow of Light required adventures with your den or family:

  3. a. Building a Better World

  4. b. Camper

  5. c. Duty to God in Action

  6. d. Scouting Adventure

  7. Complete three Webelos elective adventures of your den or family’s choosing.

  8. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.

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