Webelos dens are for Scouts who have completed third grade (or reached age 10). Webelos Scouts get to work on the five required Webelos adventures and choose two of the 18 elective adventures that are shared by the Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks. Pronounced "WEE-buh-los", the word "Webelos" means WE'll BE LOyal Scouts.

When a Scout has done the requirements for an adventure, the Webelos Den Leader, rather than a parent, approves most of the adventures. For each adventure a Scout completes, a pin is awarded to be worn on the Webelos colors or hat. After completing seven adventures, including five required adventures and two elective adventures, a Scout can receive the Webelos badge. He or she will be presented the Webelos badge during an impressive ceremony.

The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. Earning this rank prepares a Webelos Scout to become a BSA Scout. Scouts must complete four required adventures and three elective adventures to earn the Arrow of Light rank. For each adventure a Scout completes, a pin is awarded to be worn on the Webelos colors hat.

The Arrow of Light badge is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the BSA Scout uniform when a Scout graduates into a troop. Adult leaders who earned the Arrow of Light rank when they were young may also show their achievement by wearing a special square knot on their adult uniform.

Webelos Advancement Requirements

1. Be an active member of your Webelos Den for three months.

2. Complete the five Webelos Core Adventures.

3. Complete two Webelos Elective Adventure 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.

5. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age (or the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure in its place).

Webelos Core Adventures

Arrow of Light Advancement Requirements

1. Be active in your Webelos Den for at least six months since completing the fourth grade or at least six months since becoming 10 years old.

2. Complete the four Arrow of Light Core Adventures.

3. Complete one Webelos Elective Adventure 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.

5. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age (or the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure in its place).

Arrow of Light Core Adventures

Webelos / Arrow of Light Electives