The boy becomes a Webelos Scout upon graduation from the Bear.  Boys new to Cub
Scouting can become Webelos if they are 10 years old or have completed third grade, and
have earned the Bobcat badge.

The Webelos badge is the fifth rank in Cub Scouting (coming after Tiger Cub, Bobcat, Wold,
and Bear.)  To earn the Webelos badge you must be active in your den for at least 3 months
and complete the requirements. You'll be proud to earn the Webelos rank and receive your
badge at a pack meeting.

One of the differences between Webelos and younger Cub Scouts is that the Webelos Den
Leader signs off the completed activities of a Webelos Scout.
 

                    These are the requirements as they appear
                                                                    in the 2003 edition of the Webelos Handbook (33452).

As with all Cub Scout ranks, you must first earn the Bobcat Badge  to be eligible to work for this award.
Also, your Webelos Den Leader will now sign off your activities (your parent or guardian does not sign off the activities as they
did when you were a Wolf or Bear).

1.        Have an adult member of your family read the Webelos Scout Parent Guide that comes with this book (pages 1-22).
2.        Be an active member of your Webelos den for 3 months (Active means having good attendance, paying den dues,
working on den projects).
3.        Know and explain the meaning of the Webelos badge.
4.        Point out the three special parts of the Webelos Scout uniform. Tell when to wear the uniform and when not to wear it.
5.        Earn the Fitness and Citizen activity badges and one other activity badge from a different activity badge group .
6.        Plan and lead a flag ceremony in your den that includes the U.S. flag.
7.        Show that you know and understand the requirements to be a Boy Scout.
a.        Demonstrate the Scout salute, Scout sign, and Scout handshake. Explain when you would use them.
b.        Explain the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan
c.        Explain and agree to follow the Outdoor Code.
8.        Faith
After completing the rest of requirement 8, do these (a, b, and c):
a.        Know: Tell what you have learned about faith.
b.        Commit: Tell how these faith experiences help you live your duty to God. Name one faith practice that you will continue to
do in the future.
c.        Practice: After doing these requirements, tell what you have learned about your beliefs.
And do one of these (d OR e):
d.        Earn the religious emblem of your faith*          
e.        Do two of these:
        Attend the mosque, church, synagogue, temple, or other religious organization of your choice, talk with your religious
leader about your beliefs. Tell your family and your Webelos den leader what you learned.
        Discuss with your family and Webelos den leader how your religious beliefs fit in with the Scout Oath and Scout Law,
and what character-building traits your religious beliefs have in common with the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
        With your religious leader, discuss and make a plan to do two things you think will help you draw nearer to God. Do these
things  for a month.
        For at least a month, pray or meditate reverently each day as taught by your family, and by your church, temple, mosque,
synagogue, or religious group.
        Under the direction of your religious leader, do an act of service for someone else. Talk about your service with your
family and Webelos den leader. Tell them how it made you feel.
        List at least two ways you believe you have lived according to your religious beliefs.
* If you earned your faith's religious emblem earlier in Cub Scouting, and your faith does not have a Webelos religious emblem,
you must complete requirement 8e.
Completion of requirement 8e does not qualify a youth to receive the religious emblem of his faith.
Webelos Emblems are listed on pages 68-69.
 

After you've earned the Webelos badge, you can earn the compass points emblem. It is awarded after you earn seven activity
badges, four more in addition to the three you earned for the Webelos badge. Wear your compass points emblem attached to
the button on the right pocket of the Webelos uniform shirt.
After you earn the compass points emblem,   you'll receive a metal compass point for each four additional activity badges you
earn. Pin these compass points on the emblem in the "E," "W," or "S" positions, in any order you choose.  
You can earn the emblem and all three compass points by completing 19 activity badges, including the three required for the
Webelos Badge.

The Arrow of Light Award is the highest rank in Cub Scouting.  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.
 

Arrow of Light  Badge Requirements
These are the requirements as they appear
in the 2003 edition of the Webelos Handbook (33452).

1.        Be active in your Webelos den for at least six 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:
o        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.
o        Give and explain the Scout motto, slogan, sign, salute, and handshake.
o        Understand the significance of the First Class Scout badge. Describe its parts and tell what each stands for.
o        Tell how a Boy Scout uniform is different from a Webelos Scout uniform.
o        Tie the joining knot (square knot)
3.        Earn five more activity badges in addition to the three you already earned for the Webelos badge. These must include:
o        Fitness (already earned for the Webelos badge)
o        Citizen (already earned for the Webelos badge)
o        Readyman
o        Outdoorsman
o        At least one from the Mental Skills Group
o        At least one from the Technology Group
o        Two more of your choice.
(The Webelos Handbook on page 63 incorrectly says "one" more.)
See page 74 for the activity badge groups.
4.        With your Webelos den, visit at least
o        one Boy Scout troop meeting,
o        one Boy Scout-oriented outdoor activity.
(If you have already done this when you earned your Outdoorsman activity badge, you may not use it to fulfill requirements
for your Arrow of Light Award requirements.)
5.        Participate in a Webelos overnight campout or day hike.
(If you have already done this when you earned your Outdoorsman activity badge, you may not use it to fulfill requirements
for your Arrow of Light Award requirements.)
6.        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 a Boy Scout troop you think you might like to join. Have a conference with
the Scoutmaster.
7.        Complete the Honesty Character Connection.
a.        Know: Say the Cub Scout Promise to your family. Discuss these questions with them. What is a promise? What does
it mean to keep your word? What does it mean to be trustworthy? What does honesty mean?
b.        Commit: Discuss these questions with your family. Why is a promise important? Why is it important for people to trust
you when you give your word? When might it be difficult to be truthful? List examples.
c.        Practice: Discuss with a family member why it is important to be trustworthy and honest. How can you do your best to
be honest even when it is difficult?