Webelos

The Webelos Rank is for youth in the 4th grade (ages 9–10). “Webelos” stands for “WE’ll BE LOyal Scouts”, and it marks a major transition in a Scout’s Cub Scouting journey as they begin preparing for the move to Scouts BSA.

The Webelos program emphasizes increased independence, leadership development, and advanced outdoor skills, while continuing to build character, citizenship, and personal fitness. Unlike earlier ranks, Webelos work more directly with their den leader rather than an adult partner, reflecting their growing maturity.

Key Features:

• Adventure-Based Program: To earn the Webelos rank badge, Scouts must complete six required adventures, at least two elective adventure, and show an understanding of the Scout Oath and Law.

• Increased Responsibility: Webelos take a more active role in planning and leading their activities and begin learning the expectations of the Scouts BSA program.

• Preparation for Transition: Skills learned in Webelos—including camping, first aid, fitness, and leadership—lay the groundwork for advancement to the Arrow of Light rank and eventual crossover to a Scouts BSA troop.

• Uniform: Webelos may wear either the blue Cub Scout uniform or the tan Scouts BSA-style uniform with Webelos colors and the Webelos plaid neckerchief. Webelos are encourages to get the Webelos colors to display their adventure pins earned.

How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide

Requirement 7 - At home, with your parent or legal guardian, do the activities in the booklet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide."

Protect Yourself Rules

Requirement 1 - With permission from your parent or legal guardian watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for the Webelos rank.

Footsteps Adventure Requirements

Requirement 1 - With your parent or legal guardian, talk about your family’s faith traditions. Identify three holidays or celebrations that are part of your family’s faith traditions. Make a craft, work of art, or a food item that is part of your family’s faith traditions.

Requirement 2 - Carry out an act of kindness.

Requirement 3 - With your parent or legal guardian identify a religion or faith that is different from your own.  Identify two things that it has in common with your family’s beliefs.

Requirement 4 - Discuss with our parent or legal guardian what it means to be reverent.  Tell how you practice being reverent in your daily life.