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Arrow of Light Rank Overview. Arrow of Light Rank Overview - Objectives. By the end of the session, participants will … Understand the Adventures required for Arrow of Light Understand the Elective Adventures required. Desired Outcomes. Program Change Alert!.
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Arrow of Light Rank Overview - Objectives By the end of the session, participants will… • Understand the Adventures required for Arrow of Light • Understand the Elective Adventures required
Program Change Alert! Former “2 year” Webelos program is now a “Webelos Year” and an “Arrow of Light “ year. There is no longer a requirement that the Webelos Badge must be earned to complete the Arrow of Light Requirements! Electives may still be earned in either year
Arrow of Light Rank Requirements • 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. Be active means having good attendance, paying your den dues, and working on den projects.) • Complete 4 Required Adventures • Choose and complete 3 Elective Adventures • With a 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.
Webelos/AOLElective Adventures Continued….
Webelos/AOL Advancement and Recognition Continuing Advancement • Arrow of Light Rank • Webelos “Colors” Recognition • Cub Outdoor Program Award • Summertime pack award • STEM and STEM Nova awards Most importantly… • FUN!!
Arrow of Light Advancement and Recognition Revised Retired • Compass patch and point devices discontinued • Academic and Sports program – belt loop and pin recognition • Leave No Trace Award New • “Adventure” program – pins for completion • Easier implementation for den leaders • Pins as interim recognition system for advancement to Arrow of Light rank and additional adventures • Outdoor Ethics Award (PENDING) (Outdoor Activity Award revised? World Conservation Award revised? – Check with Bob) • 2 – 1 year (LDS) programs – “Webelos Year, “Arrow of Light Year”
Arrow of Light Adventures… Summary: • This year, Arrow of Light, of the Cub Scouting program is to further the boy’s skills and prepare him to become a Boy Scout. • The Arrow of Light requirements prepare a the boy, his family and his leaders for the adventures that await him in the next program group of the Boy Scouts of America and provide a seamless transition. • Sample Arrow of Light Required Adventure: “Scouting Adventure” • Debrief