The Arrow of Light Award is the highest rank in Cub Scouting. A Webelos Scout should set his sights on it early. It's tougher to earn than the Webelos badge, but he can do it! The Cub Scout will have to earn the Webelos badge and at least eight activity badges, including Citizen, Readyman, and Fitness. The total must include one from each of the five activity groups.
 

By the time he has earned the Arrow of Light Award, he will have learned many things about a lot of subjects - and a lot about Boy Scouting. He will be ready to join a Boy Scout troop!
 

Before he get's started on the Arrow of Light Award, he should read through the requirements with a parent, guardian, or den leader. Each time a requirement is satisfied, he should have his Webelos Den Leader sign it off in his Webelos Scout Book.

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:
   • 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.

   • Tie the joining knot (square knot)

    

3. Earn five more activity badges in addition to the three you already earned for the Webelos badge. The total of eight activity badges must include:
   • Fitness (already earned for the Webelos badge)

      

   • Citizen

      

   • Readyman

      

   • At least one from the Outdoor Group

      

   • At least one from the Mental Skills Group

      

   • At least one from the Technology Group

      

   • Two more of your choice
     See page 22 for the activity badge groups.

      

   • With your Webelos den, visit at least one Boy Scout troop meeting, and one Boy Scout-oriented outdoor activity.

      

   • Participate in a Webelos overnight campout or day hike.

      

   • After you have completed all five of the above requirements, and after a talk with your Webelos den leader, arrange to visit, with your parent or guardian, a meeting of the Boy Scout troop you think you might like to join. Have a conference with the Scoutmaster. This is one of the most important requirements. You will talk with the Scoutmaster and turn in an application to become a Boy Scout. (Note to parents: Paperwork to join a troop may not actually be processed until boys receive the Arrow of Light Award and are ready to become a member of the troop, but this final step encourages him to continue in Scouting and enjoy the program's benefits)