Cub Scout Sports
Archery
The Archery loop and pin can be awarded only
by a certified Cub Scout Archery shooting director.
Archery, like BB-gun shooting, is a camp
program. Boys can earn archery recognition
items only at council/district day camp, resident camp, or council-managed
family camping programs.
To be a qualified and trained archery range
supervisor, adults must take part in an archery supervisor training program
conducted by the local council with the help of a National Camping
School-certified field sports director or a National Archery Association (NAA)
instructor.
Although
archery programs are not permitted at den and pack activities,
leaders can help parents understand the importance of training and encourage
attendance of boys at Cub Scout camps that offer this training.
Cub Scout Sports for Camp Only
Shooting Sports for Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Parents in
Camp, No. 13-550, has been developed for those who will give guidance to Cub
Scouts and Webelos Scouts in learning BB-gun and archery shooting-sports skills
while in camp.
The Archery belt loop and pin can only
be awarded by a BSA range-trained shooting-sports director.
Belt Loop
Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts can earn the archery belt loop by participating
in the archery safety program at Cub Scout camp.
Sports Pin
The archery pin is earned by completing the camp archery safety
program and qualifying with a minimum of 30 credits in firing activities
with a parent or adult partner.
A certified range officer must be present.
Required Activities:
- Complete the camp basic archery marksmanship safety course (15 credits).
- Fire five groups of arrows (three arrows per group) that are within the
"9" or gold target area (15 credits).
Cub Scout Shooting Sports Award Certificate
Before firing the Pro Archer course, the camper is to complete the following:
- Explain how to string your bow and explain the use of archery equipment.
- Be able to list and discuss nine points in 'Shooting Techniques."
Pro Archer Level
Shoot five groups (three arrows per group) trying to group each set within a
circle the size of the nine-ring. (No specific score is required.)
Then fire for the Pro Archer score.
| Level of Recognition |
Number of Arrows |
Distance |
Score |
| Pro Archer |
30 |
15 feet |
30 |
| Archer I |
30 |
20 feet |
30 |
| Archer II |
30 |
20 feet |
50 |
| Archer III |
30 |
20 feet |
100 |
In Cub Scout archery, the camp awards the certificate when the Cub Scout or
Webelos Scout qualifies for the different levels of recognition. It is possible
to earn four certificates if every level of marksmanship has been accomplished.
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