EARNING THE WEBELOS BADGE

(As indicated in your Webelos book)
 

Within the Webelos program, there are the requirements for the Webelos badge, the Arrow of Light award, and the activity badges
 
 Much of the activities done in the den are focused around the 20 activity badges (or pins). Some (not all) activity badges are required for the Webelos badge and for the Arrow of Light award.
 
 The Webelos Badge Requirements
 
 1. Have an adult member of the family read and sign the Parent Guide in the Webelos Scout Book.
 
 2. Be an active member of the Webelos den for 3 months (attendance, dues, den projects).
 
 3. Know and explain the meaning of the Webelos badge.
 
 4. Point out and explain the parts of the Webelos Scout uniform. Tell when to and when not to wear it.
 
 5. Earn Fitness and two other activity badges - one from each of two different activity badge groups.
 
 6. Plan and lead a flag ceremony in your den.
 
 7. Show that you know and understand the requirements to be a Boy Scout.
 
 Understand and intend to live by the:
 
 Scout Oath or Promise
 Scout Law
 Scout motto
 Scout slogan
 
 Know the following and when to use them:
 Scout salute
 Scout sign
 Scout hand clasp
 Understand and agree to follow the Outdoor Code.
 
 8. Earn the religious award of your faith
 
 or
 
 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, and discuss with your family and Webelos leader what character-building traits 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.
 
 Pray to God daily as taught by your family, church, synagogue, or other religious brotherhood. 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 leader. Tell them how it made you feel.
 
 List at least two ways in which you believe you have been a good example and lived in accordance with your religious beliefs.
 
 The meaning of the Webelos Badge:
 
 The emblem is made up of a gold Scout badge with a blue "W," for Webelos, on it. It shows that the boy is moving from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting.
 
 Parts of the Webelos uniform:
 
 Webelos Scouts may wear either the blue uniform they wore as Cub Scouts or the khaki and tan uniform they will wear as Boy Scouts. The Scout and his family decide which one he will wear. With the tan shirt, blue loops are worn on the epaulets, to represent Cub Scouting.
 
 With either uniform, Webelos Scouts wear three special parts - the Webelos cap, Webelos neckerchief, and Webelos neckerchief slide. The cap is in two shades of blue and has the Webelos emblem on the front. The neckerchief is a red plaid, and the slide has the Webelos emblem on it.
 
 When to wear the Webelos badge/uniform:
 
 To all den and pack meetings
 On campouts and other den activities
 At den service projects
 During Anniversary Week in February
 
 
 After the Webelos Scout has earned the WEBELOS BADGE, it should be presented to him at the NEXT pack meeting. He will then continue to earn additional achievements to obtain the Compass Badge and work towards the Arrow of Light Award
 
 At the end of the school year, a Webelos Scout will become a Boy Scout!