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Arrow of Light Requirements
You must complete the following requirements to receive your Arrow of Light Award (page 429-430.)
- Be active in your Webelos Den for at least 6 months since completing the fourth grade (or for at least 6 months since becoming 10 years old), and earn the Webelos badge.
- Show your knowledge of the requirements to become a Boy Scout by doing all of these:
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Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the Scout Oath/Promise and the 12 points of the Scout Law. Tell how you have practiced them in your everyday life. |
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Give and explain the Scout motto, slogan, sign, salute, and handclasp. |
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Understand the significance of the Scout badge. Describe it's parts and tell what each stands for. |
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Tell how a Boy Scout uniform is different from a Webelos Scout uniform. |
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Tie the joining knot (square knot.) |
- Earn five more activity badges for a total of eight. The total of eight badges must include Fitness, Citizen, Readyman, and at least one from the outdoor group, one from the mental skills group, and one from the technology group. The remaining two are your choice.
- With your Webelos Den:
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Visit at least one Boy Scout troop meeting. |
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Visit one Boy Scout-oriented outdoor activity. |
- Participate in a Webelos overnight campout or a day hike.
- After you have completed all five of these above requirements and after a talk with your Webelos leader:
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Arrange to visit, with your parent or guardian, a meeting of a Boy Scout troop you think you might want to join. |
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Have a conference with the Scoutmaster. Complete and turn in a "Join Boy Scouting" application to the Scoutmaster during the conference |
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