Arrow of Light Patrol - 5th Grade

Welcome to the Arrow of Light Patrol

Leader: Ms. Elizabeth & Mr. Jarad

Meeting Night: Tuesdays

Arrow of Light Requirements:

A boy who is in the fifth grade is an Arrow of Light Scout, and his adventures are found in the Webelos Handbook. Once a boy has completed his Webelos rank requirements or a new boy joins Cub Scouting in the fifth grade, he may work on Arrow of Light requirements Like all other new Cub Scouts, a Arrow of Life Scout must first earn his Bobcat rank. After completing the requirements for Bobcat he may go on to complete the requirements for the Arrow of Light rank and the many electives that are offered for his rank.

All Cub Scouts, except for those boys who join Cub Scouting for the first time in fifth grade, must earn their Webelos rank prior to earning Arrow of Light. The requirements for Webelos and Arrow of Light may be worked on at the same time but the tenure requirements for each must be met and the awards must be earned and presented sequentially.

1. Be active in your Arrow of Light den for at least six months since completing the fourth grade or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old. (Being active means having good attendance, paying your den dues, and working on den projects.)
2. Complete each of the following Arrow of Light Required Adventure Pins with your den or family:
3. a. Building a Better World
4. b. Camper
5. c. Duty to God in Action
6. d. Scouting Adventure
7. Complete three Webelos/Arrow of Light Elective adventures of your den or family’s choosing.
8. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.

What you need to get started:

• Blue or tan shirt (tan shirt will be needed when your son crosses over to Boy Scouts)
• Webelo neckerchief
• Webelo neckerchief slide
• BoyScout belt
• Denver Area Council Patch
• Numbers 6-6-7 Patches
• World Crest Patch
• Blue Shoulder Loops
• Webelo book:

Patch Placement Guide:

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Arrow of Light Required Adventure Pins

Webelos and Arrow of Light Elective Adventure Pins

Any Rank Advancement Badge or Patch that your boy earns will be awarded (at no cost) during the Monthly Pack Meetings. You will need to sew them on, but they are provided.

Where to purchase the Uniform

The Denver Area Scout Headquarters is located at 10455 West 6th Ave (between Kipling and Simms on the north frontage road of 6th ave). The Scout Shop (phone: 303-477-4830) is located in the southeast corner of this building. The scout shop can help you find all of this, just let them know you have a new scout.

To get an idea of pricing, or to order items online, visit http://www.scoutstuff.org. This is the official online scout shop. They should have the same prices as our local scout shop.

Wearing the Uniform

In general, every Cub Scout should wear his uniform (Class A) to all Cub Scout Den and Pack Meetings. We have a Class B uniform that is a yellow shirt with our Pack logo on it that we wear to family events and hiking events.

When playing sports, going to camp, or participating in other family activities, Cub Scouts may wear an alternate uniform, such as an activity shirt. These are sometimes referred to as Class B Uniforms. We give each registered Scout a free activity shirt. We sell them to siblings and parents for $6 a piece.

Please contact your Den Leader for more info about uniforms.