Arrow of Light award
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|image= ArrowOfLightInsignia.png | |image= ArrowOfLightInsignia.png | ||
- | |caption= Arrow of Light | + | |caption= Arrow of Light badge |
- | |age_group = | + | |age_group = [[Webelos Scout]]s |
|created= 1971/1972 | |created= 1971/1972 | ||
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- | The Arrow of Light | + | The highest award in Cub Scouting is the [[Webelos]] [[Arrow of Light award]]. It is the only Cub Scout badge that you can wear on your [[Boy Scout Uniform|Boy Scout uniform]]. You will work on outdoor skills, physically fitness, and learn more about [[citizenship]] and working with others. Upon completion of [[Arrow of Light]], you can [[bridge]] into a [[Boy Scout]] [[troop]]. |
- | The Arrow of Light is | + | The Arrow of Light award is worn on the left pocket flap of the blue [[Cub Scout Uniform]] or below the left pocket of the tan [[Boy Scout Uniform]]. |
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+ | == Requirement resources == | ||
+ | *[http://www.scouting.org/applications/rankvideo.aspx BSA Skill Lesson Videos] | ||
+ | '''1.''' [[Webelos Badge]]<br> | ||
+ | '''2.''' [[Scout Oath|Scout Oath or Promise]] - [[Scout Law]] - [[Scout Motto|motto]] - [[Scout Slogan|slogan]] - [[Outdoor Code]] | ||
+ | :See the [[Media:Scout_Badge.pdf|Scout Badge Workbook]] for diagrams of the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. | ||
+ | :See the [[Media:Scout_Badge.pdf|Scout Badge Workbook]] for the diagram of the Scout badge. | ||
+ | :See [[Uniform]] for details on how the Webelos and Boy Scout uniforms are different. | ||
+ | :See [[Square Knot]] and the [[Media:Scout_Badge.pdf|Scout Badge Workbook]] for step-by-step diagrams for tying a square knot. | ||
+ | '''3.''' [[Fitness]] - [[Citizen]] - [[Readyman]] - [[Outdoorsman]] - [[WW|Other Webelos Activity Badges]] | ||
+ | '''4.''' [http://scouting.org/Applications/JoinScoutingFull.aspx Find a Scout troop near your home]. <br>[http://scouting.org/media/lcl.aspx Find your local council].<br> | ||
+ | '''6.''' [[Scoutmaster Conference]] - Explains that you don't "pass" a Scoutmaster Conference.<br> | ||
+ | :New Youth Application: [http://old.scouting.org/forms/28-406.pdf English] and [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/28-423.pdf Spanish]<br> | ||
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+ | ==Related Awards== | ||
+ | The Arrow of Light is preparing you for the Boy Scout [[Scout Badge]] and [[Tenderfoot rank]]. | ||
+ | '''2'''. "Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the Scout Oath or Promise and the 12 points of the Scout Law" is very similar to [[Tenderfoot rank]] #7. "Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the Scout Oath, Law, motto, and slogan." | ||
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+ | ==See also== | ||
+ | {{Infobox_Award | ||
+ | |name= Arrow of Light award knot | ||
+ | |image = Arrow of Light Award Knot.jpg | ||
+ | |caption = [[Adult Leaders]] may wear the knot | ||
+ | |created = 1978 / 1979 | ||
+ | |level = [[Cub Scout Leader Portal|Cub Scout]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | *[[Media:{{PAGENAME}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Workbook]] | ||
+ | *[[Webelos Badge]] is earned before Arrow of Light | ||
+ | *[[Webelos Workbooks]] are available for every Activity Badge (Pin) | ||
+ | *[[Webelos Scout Program]] plans allows you to complete all 20 Activity Badges in [[LDS_Webelos_Program|12]], [[Webelos_Scout_Program#Webelos_Who_Start_in_Fourth_Grade|15 or 18]] months. | ||
+ | *[[Webelos Transition]] is the bridging into a troop | ||
+ | *[[Media:Mike Rowe-Dirty Jobs Eagle Letter.pdf|Mike Offers a Potential Eagle Scout His Eagle Perspective]] {{PDF}} Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs is an Eagle Scout and wrote this great letter. It applies equally well to why you would want to complete Arrow of Light. | ||
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+ | {{Cub Scouting advancement navbox}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Varsity Scout uniform]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Varsity Scout leader recognition awards]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Square Knots|{{PAGENAME}}]] |
Revision as of 15:35, October 14, 2012

and links to related Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins and Cub Scout Awards.
The Webelos Program shows you how to cover all 20 Webelos Pins in as little as 12 months.
The Fast Tracks give you the Den Meeting plans.
Cub Scout Arrow of Light | |||||||||||||
![]() Arrow of Light badge
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The highest award in Cub Scouting is the Webelos Arrow of Light award. It is the only Cub Scout badge that you can wear on your Boy Scout uniform. You will work on outdoor skills, physically fitness, and learn more about citizenship and working with others. Upon completion of Arrow of Light, you can bridge into a Boy Scout troop.
The Arrow of Light award is worn on the left pocket flap of the blue Cub Scout Uniform or below the left pocket of the tan Boy Scout Uniform.
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Arrow of Light award requirements | ![]() | ||
Rank advancement is awarded when each Scout has done the following:
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Notes
![]() | A FREE workbook for Arrow of Light award is available here! ![]() with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Arrow of Light award requirements. | meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks, Cub Scout workbooks, and Nova Award workbooks. |
Requirement resources
1. Webelos Badge
2. Scout Oath or Promise - Scout Law - motto - slogan - Outdoor Code
- See the Scout Badge Workbook for diagrams of the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.
- See the Scout Badge Workbook for the diagram of the Scout badge.
- See Uniform for details on how the Webelos and Boy Scout uniforms are different.
- See Square Knot and the Scout Badge Workbook for step-by-step diagrams for tying a square knot.
3. Fitness - Citizen - Readyman - Outdoorsman - Other Webelos Activity Badges
4. Find a Scout troop near your home.
Find your local council.
6. Scoutmaster Conference - Explains that you don't "pass" a Scoutmaster Conference.
Related Awards
The Arrow of Light is preparing you for the Boy Scout Scout Badge and Tenderfoot rank. 2. "Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the Scout Oath or Promise and the 12 points of the Scout Law" is very similar to Tenderfoot rank #7. "Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the Scout Oath, Law, motto, and slogan."
See also
Arrow of Light award knot | |||||
![]() Adult Leaders may wear the knot
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- Arrow of Light award Workbook
- Webelos Badge is earned before Arrow of Light
- Webelos Workbooks are available for every Activity Badge (Pin)
- Webelos Scout Program plans allows you to complete all 20 Activity Badges in 12, 15 or 18 months.
- Webelos Transition is the bridging into a troop
- Mike Offers a Potential Eagle Scout His Eagle Perspective
Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs is an Eagle Scout and wrote this great letter. It applies equally well to why you would want to complete Arrow of Light.