Webelos Pack 354

The Webelos rank is a part of the program aimed at fourth and fifth graders, or those nine or ten years of age, and is aimed at preparing the Cub Scout for the adventure of being a Boy Scout.

To earn the Webelos badge, a Cub Scout must earn specific activity badges, as well as participate in several activities with his den. He must also understand and adhere to some of the requirements of the Boy Scout, all of which are outlined in the Webelos Scout Book - if the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat badge, it must be earned first. Webelos activities, unlike those of the lower ranks, are primarily done in the den and signed off by his Webelos Den Leader, who also records his progress.

Physical Fitness, Safety and Health are re-emphasized during the Webelos program. Boys can use the athletic activity badges to prepare for the President's Challenge. The requirements are on the President's Challenge website.

Once he has earned his Webelos badge and met certain requirements, the Webelos Scout earns his Compass Points Emblem, then proceeds to his Compass Points.

The final, and highest, award the Webelos Scout can achieve is the Arrow of Light Award. This award tells everyone the Webelos Scout is ready to be a Boy Scout. Only Webelos are eligible to earn this award, which is one of the few awards that may be displayed throughout a Scout's life, both as a boy and an adult.