arrow of light - fifth grade
Welcome to the Arrow of Light!
Den Leader - Alex
Summary
Kids in Fifth Grade (10-11 years old) can participate. The Arrow of Light is part of the Webelos program which has two major milestones - the Webelos rank badge to be earned at the 4th grade level and the Arrow of Light to be earned at the 5th grade. The final part of Webelos is bridging over into a BSA troop selected individually by the scout.
Our Goals
The Arrow of Light is for 5th grade kids to prepare to join a Boy Scout troop while learning outdoor skills and participating in different adventures. A well-run Arrow of Light Den is a gradual change from being an 'adult-run' den to being a 'scout-run' patrol ready to fit right into an adventurous scouting troop.
What the Arrow of Lights are Doing...
Arrow of Light Advancement Trail
Fifth graders work toward the Arrow of Light rank. If a fourth-grade Cub Scout has completed the Webelos rank, they may begin work on the Arrow of Light. The Arrow of Light rank is earned by completing the five requirements described below.
1. Be an active member of your Webelos den for at least six months since completing the fourth grade or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old.
2. Complete each of the four required adventures:
Building a Better World
Duty to God in Action
Outdoor Adventurer
Scouting Adventure
3. In addition to the four required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
4. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
5. Watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 5th Grade, Arrow of Light. (The video is located at https://vimeo.com/325064315 and can be watched on-line or downloaded and viewed off-line.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules for Arrow of Light.
The Webelos/AOL Uniform
The Webelos Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:
Shirt: The official tan uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Pants: The official green shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants.
Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle or the green web belt with BSA buckle is acceptable for the 2021-22 program year.
Socks: Official green socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee.
Hat: Official green hat with Webelos plaid front and Webelos emblem.
Neckerchief: Webelos plaid triangular neckerchief with Webelos logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.
Neckerchief Slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with Webelos emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.
Webelos Colors: The Webelos Colors is an optional uniform piece that is worn on the right sleeve to display the Webelos Adventure Pins that have been earned. If the Webelos Colors are not used, Webelos Adventure Pins may be worn on the Webelos hat.