Webelos

🧭 Webelos Scouts

(4th Grade | Ages 9–10)

Webelos (pronounced "WEE-buh-lohs") stands for “WE’ll BE LOyal Scouts”. It’s a unique and exciting phase in Cub Scouting where youth begin transitioning from Cub Scouts toward Scouts BSA.

Webelos Scouts are older, more capable, and ready to take on greater responsibility, leadership, and adventure. This is a time of growth, exploration, and preparation for the next step in their Scouting journey.

🚀 What Do Webelos Scouts Do?

Webelos take a deeper dive into outdoor skills, leadership, and personal development. They begin learning and practicing more advanced skills while still having fun with their Den and Pack.

The Webelos program includes:

• Camping and outdoor survival basics

• First aid and emergency readiness

• Physical fitness and healthy living

• Citizenship and community involvement

• Scout skills like knots, hiking, and navigation

They continue to earn adventure pins, wear a tan uniform similar to Scouts BSA, and often attend overnight campouts to build real-world experience.

🏕️ Sample Webelos Adventures

Some of the core adventures Webelos Scouts complete include:

• Cast Iron Chef – cooking skills, nutrition, and campfire safety

• First Responder – learning first aid and emergency procedures

• Stronger, Faster, Higher – setting and achieving personal fitness goals

• Webelos Walkabout – planning and going on a hike

• Duty to God and You – personal reflection on faith and values

Scouts also complete elective adventures based on their interests—such as engineering, aquatics, building projects, orienteering, and more.

🎖️ Earning the Webelos Rank

To earn the Webelos badge, a Scout must:

✅ Complete 5 required adventures
✅ Complete at least 2 elective adventures
✅ Demonstrate the Scout Oath and Law
✅ Actively participate in den and Pack activities
✅ Complete a Duty to God adventure

This rank typically takes place during 4th grade, with the goal of moving into the Arrow of Light rank the following year.

🔜 Preparing for Scouts Troops

Webelos Scouts begin working more independently and take on introductory leadership roles. They may visit local Scouts troops, go on joint campouts, and start learning the structure of troop life.

This year builds the foundation for:

• Understanding patrols and troop structure

• Developing independence and responsibility

• Learning skills that will carry over into Scouts Troops

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent and Leader Support

While Webelos are becoming more independent, family support is still important—especially in encouraging completion of adventure requirements and supporting outings. Den Leaders provide guidance while giving Scouts more opportunities to lead and grow.

🌟 Why Be a Webelos Scout?

The Webelos year is all about readiness and resilience. It empowers Scouts to:

• Grow as leaders and team members

• Experience outdoor adventure at a deeper level

• Gain confidence in their abilities

• Explore personal interests and values

• Prepare for the transition to Scouts Troops