Arrow of Light Award

The Bobcat Badge and the Webelos Badge must have been earned before a boy can earn his Arrow of Light Award.

When you are in the fifth grade (or age 10), start working on the Arrow of Light Award. It is Cub Scouting's highest award. It tells everyone you are ready to be a Boy Scout. It is the only emblem from Cub Scouting you can wear on a Boy Scout Uniform.

The Arrow of Light Award has special meaning. Did you notice the Indian sign for the sun over the arrow? That's why it's called the Arrow of Light.

Notice the seven rays of the sun - one for each day of the week. They will remind you to do your best every day as you follow the arrow that leads to Boy Scouting.

Below are the requirements for the Arrow of Light Award

 

  1. Be active in your Webelos den for at least 6 months since completing the fourth grade (or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old), and earn the Webelos badge.
  2. Show your knowledge of the requirements to become a Boy Scout by doing all of these:

    3. * Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the Scout Oath or Promise and the 12 points of the Scout Law. Tell how you have practiced them in your everyday life

    *Give and explain the Scout motto, slogan, sign, salute, and handclasp

    *Understand the significance of the Scout badge. Know its parts and tell what each stands for.

    *Tell how a Boy Scout uniform is different from a Webelos Scout uniform.

  3. Earn five more activity badges for a total of eight. (You already earned three for the Webelos badge). The total of eight must include Citizen, Fitness, Readyman, and at least one from the outdoor group, one from the mental skills group, and one from the technology group.)
  4. With your Webelos den, visit at least one Boy Scout troop meeting, and one Boy Scout-oriented outdoor activity.
  5. Participate in a Webelos overnight campout or day hike.
  6. After you have completed all five of the above requirements, and after a talk with your Webelos leader, arrange to visit, with your parent or guardian, a meeting of a Boy Scout troop you think you might like to join. Talk to the Scoutmaster. Then get an "Application to Become a Boy Scout," fill it out and have your parent or guardian sign it. Show it to your Webelos leader and talk about your interest in becoming a Boy Scout.