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This program is for boys who have
completed third grade (or are age 10). Work begins on the Webelos badge as
he joins a Webelos den. This is the first step in his transition
from the Webelos den to the Scout troop. He completes the requirements found in
the Webelos Scout Book, works on
activity badges, attends meetings led by adults, and becomes
familiar with Boy Scout requirements leading to the Arrow of Light.
EARNING THE WEBELOS BADGE
GET SET FOR FUN AND ADVENTURE
THE FOURTH RANK IN CUB SCOUTING
The Webelos badge is the fourth rank in Cub Scouting. A Cub can start on it as soon as he joins a Webelos den, and providing he has completed third grade (or is 10 years old.) He can earn the Webelos badge after he has been in the den 3 months. The requirements are below.
One of the differences between Webelos and younger Cub Scouts is that the
Webelos Den Leader signs off the completed activities of a Webelos Scout.
As with all other Cub Scouting ranks, new members of the Webelos Den or patrol must complete the
Bobcat requirements before beginning work in the Webelos program.
Modified as per the Webelos Scout Book, © 1998, BSA #33108
GREEN TEXT = Content that has been MODIFIED in the 1998 Webelos Book
RED TEXT = Content that has been ADDED in the 1998 Webelos Book
SEE OUR SUMMARY OF 1998 WEBELOS BOOK CHANGES
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WEBELOS BADGE REQUIREMENTS
- Have an adult member of your family read and sign the tear-out Parent Guide in the front of the Webelos Scout Book.
- Be an active member of your Webelos den for 3 months
(Active means having good attendance, paying den dues, working on den projects).
- Know and explain the
meaning of the Webelos badge.
- Point out and explain the three
parts of the Webelos Scout uniform. Tell when to wear the uniform and when not to wear it.
- Earn the
Fitness activity badge and two other
activity badges from different activity badge groups. (See
here for the activity badge groups.)
- Plan and
lead a flag ceremony in your den.
- Show that you know and understand the
requirements to be a Boy Scout.
- Complete one of the following:
Earn the
religious emblem of your faith.*
OR
b. Do two of these:**
- Attend the church, synagogue, mosque, or other religious organization of your choice, talk with your religious leader about your beliefs, and tell your family and Webelos den leader what you learned.
- Tell how your religious beliefs fit in with the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Discuss this question with your family and Webelos leader: What character-building traits do your beliefs and the Scout Oath and Scout Law have in common?
- With your religious leader, list and do two things you think will help you draw nearer to God. Do these things.
(1) _________________________
(2) _________________________
- Pray to God or meditate reverently each day as taught by your family and by your church, synagogue, or or religious group. Do this for at least 1 month.
- Under the direction of your religious leader, do an act of service for someone else. Talk about your service with your family and Webelos den leader. Tell them how it made you feel.
- List at least two ways you believe you have lived in accordance with your religious beliefs.
(1) _________________________
(2) _________________________
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If you earned your faith's religious emblem when you were a Wolf or Bear Cub Scout, you must do two of the other religious requirements listed under (b). Webelos religious emblems are listed on pages 434 - 435. (of the Webelos Scout Book, ©1998)
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Completion of requirement (b) does not qualify a youth to receive the religious emblem of his faith.
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When a boy has completed these requirements, and has them signed off by his Webelos Den Leader, he has earned the right to wear the Webelos badge.
The badge should be
ceremoniously presented as soon as possible at an upcoming Pack meeting.
After earning his Webelos badge, a boy can begin working on his
Arrow of Light Requirements.
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In Webelos, there are 20 activity badges,
divided into 5 groups that can be earned.
Check the
Webelos Achievement Table for a complete list of activities.
What Every Webelo Needs to
Know to Be Prepared to Move on the Boy Scouting Program
Boy Scout Oath
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
Boy Scout Law
A Scout is:
- Trustworthy,
- Loyal,
- Helpful,
- Friendly,
- Courteous,
- Kind,
- Obedient,
- Cheerful,
- Thrifty,
- Brave,
- Clean,
- and Reverent.
Boy Scout Motto
Be Prepared!
Boy Scout Slogan
Do a Good Turn Daily!
The Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to -
- Be clean in my outdoor manners
- Be careful with fire
- Be considerate in the outdoors, and
- Be conservation minded.
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