Handout for
Webelos Pacing/Transition to Boy Scouts
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Karen Cook-Hellberg, Assistant Scout Master - Troop 291 (Great Plains District, East Plano)
Email Address: karen.hellberg@verizon.net
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Design a balanced, goal oriented schedule to earn the Webelos badge, Arrow of Light
award, and crossover to Boy Scouts.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
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Lean the elements of the Webelos program
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Explore what is needed to develop your Webelos program to successfully complete
the highest award in Cub Scouts – the Arrow of Light
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Explore how to successfully move your boys into Boy Scouts
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Learn the resources that are available to assist in planning and running a Webelos
program
COURSE CONTENT AND OUTLINE:
Webelos Program Overview- Webelos is an 18 month program that provides a
transition from cub scouts into boy scouts, with less parent involvement. We’ll discuss
the program requirements including:
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Webelos Badge Requirements - There are eight requirements for
the Webelos Badge that begin to introduce Boy Scouts.
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Arrow of Light Requirements -The Arrow of Light is the highest award in
Cub Scouting and is the only badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout
Uniform. There are seven requirements that further explore Boy Scouts.
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Webelos to Scout Transition – Your job as a Webelos leader is to transition
your Webelos into a Boy Scout troop. We’ll explore the activities and timeline
for a successful transition.
Beyond the Requirements – Service projects, Leave No Trace, and Emergency
Preparedness are other elements you may want to include in your Webelos program.
Planning your Program – The key to running a good Webelos program is planning
and preparation. We’ll explore what elements make up a good plan, and view some
sample program schedules.
Selecting a Boy Scout Troop – The goal is to move your Webelos into Boy Scouts,
but you have a choice in which Boy Scout Troop to join. We’ll talk about how to find
Boy Scout troops to join, what questions to ask, and how to make that decision.
Ceremonies – The Arrow of Light and Crossing over into a Boy Scout Troop key
accomplishments of the Webelos program. How do you make them special?
Help!! – We’ll discuss the resources are available to assist in developing and running a
Webelos program.
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Developing your Webelos Program
Define your Program Elements
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What does your Webelos den look like?
o 4th grade, 5th grade, Mixed
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What do you want to accomplish?
o Only Arrow or Light,
o All 20 Activity Pins
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What types of other activities do you want to do beyond requirements?
o Service projects
o Leave No Trace
o Emergency Prepardness
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How often do you want to camp?
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Will you meet during the summer?
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How much will/can you expect the boys to complete at home?
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How do you want to track achievements?
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Will you have den positions (Denner, Denner Asst., Scribe, etc.)?
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Will you use a Den Chief?
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What about dues?
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When/how will you sign off in book?
Webelos to Scout Transition Timeline
Create your plan and communicate to your Parents
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Create a handout and schedule that outlines the program (see examples
below)
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Hold a parents meeting at the beginning of each year to discuss upcoming
year and get feedback
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Have a way that the parents can see progress of their scout
Follow your plan! Periodically review your plan to see if you are on track or need to
adjust.
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Pack 280
Den 9 Webelos
Webelos is a transition from cub scouts and boy scouts. There will be less parent involvement,
and the Den Leader signs off the achievements. Most of the achievements will be done within
the Den Meetings and Outings. Work done at home must be documented and turned in.
Webelos covers two years (4th and 5th grades). The first year the rank of Webelos is obtained.
The second year the boys work toward the Arrow of Light.
There are 20 possible activity badges that can be earned. The highest rank “Arrow of Light”
requires only 8 of these. If desired, the boys can obtain the “Heavy Shoulder/Super Achiever”
award and earn all 20. For the 8 achievements, many will be done within the Den Meetings, but
some must also be done with the parents at home.
The Webelos Rank Requirements
There are eight requirements for the Webelos Badge that begin to introduce Boy Scouts.
There are three activity badges that will be earned: Fitness, Citizen + 1 other.
The Arrow of Light Requirements
The Arrow of Light is the highest rank in Cub Scouting and is the only badge that can be
worn on the Boy Scout Uniform.
There are seven requirements that further explore Boy Scouts. There are 5 additional
activity badges that will be earned: Readyman, Outdoorsman + 3 others. Overnight
camping and visiting Boy Scout troops is also required.
The Arrow of Light is equivalent to the “Scout” rank in Boy Scouts.
At Home Activities
The first requirement for the Webelos rank is the parent needs to read the “Scout Parent
Guide” (pages 1-22) in the Webelos Book.
Three of the activity badges really need to be done at home. These are Family Member,
Fitness and Traveler (only Fitness is required for rank advancement).
Other activities can be done at home if the boys choose. The only requirement is that the
items performed at home can be shown to the den leaders for sign off.
Uniform
The boys have a choice of which uniform to wear, the blue or the tan (this is the family’s
choice). Note: However, there will be no place to put the Webelos badge (once earned) on
the blue uniform because of the Tiger badge. During the 4th grade, the boys will continue to
wear the Den Number “Den 9”. During the 5th grade the boys will wear a Patrol Patch of
the patrol they select.
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ScoutTrack
The pack uses the web based program of ScoutTrack. As a parent you can see your son’s
achievement status on this site. This site is very useful since it also contains a pack
directory, the pack and den activities calendar, and you can also send emails to the den
and pack leaders. We highly recommend that you use this site. If you have misplaced
your password, or need assistance using this site, then please let one of us know. The
URL for the site is - http://www.scouttrack.com/servlet/ScoutTrack.
Parent Involvement
For the den meetings, the parents will typically not be involved. The parents should
accompany their boys to the meeting room at 6:30, and then should return back at 7:30 to
pick up their boys. Sophie and I will be around until 7:45 to allow the boys to present their
at home achievements. The boys are free to leave at 7:30 if they have nothing to present.
The parents are required to be involved in ALL Pack Activities. This includes pack
meetings, camp outs, popcorn pickup, pinewood derby, etc.
The parents are also requested to volunteer for one (or more) of the pack activities. These
include planning the camp out, decorating at Blue & Gold, setting up for the Pinewood
Derby, etc.
There will also be instances that we will ask for parent volunteers to assist in specific den
activities.
Den Meetings and Activities
We plan to meet again at the First United Methodist Church on Monday evenings (Room
244). We would like the meetings to begin at 6:30 and to go 7:45. The last 15 minutes will
be for the boys to present the work they have done at home, and to allow us to sign off the
achievements in their books.
Our philosophy is to earn all of the activity badges required for the Webelos and Arrow of
Light ranks during the first year. This way the second year can be focused on more
outdoors and camping type of activities, for the transition into Boy Scouts.
Our philosophy is also to begin to have the boys take more responsibility in the meetings.
We will be having Den Positions that the boys can choose to have, and will be voted by the
other boys. The positions will be Denner, Assistant Denner, Treasurer, Historian, First Aid
Respondant. These positions will be held for 9 months.
We will have a Den Chief this year from troop 291 that will help the boys on the Webelos
path.
Of course we will play it by ear and make sure that things are going well during the
meetings. We do want it to continue to be fun for the boys.
2004 – 2005 School Year Schedule
The calendar in Scout Track is updated with all Den Meeting information. The following is
the schedule through the end of the school year (May 2005).
Note, that as the year goes on this is subject to change, use Scout Track for updated
schedule.
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August
August 7 - Pack Swim Party (work on Aquanaut)
August 30 – Pack Meeting
September
September 6 – Labor Day, no meeting
September 13 – First Den Meeting (Webelos Overview)
September 20 – Den Meeting (Fitness badge)
September 21 – Pack Event – Popcorn sales kick off
September 25 & 26 – Pack Camp Out at Waxahachie Creek (Flag Ceremony)
September 27 - no meeting
October
October 4 – Fall Break, no meeting
October 11 – Den Meeting (Den Elections, Fitness & Traveler badges Review)
October 18 – Den Meeting (Citizen badge)
October 23 – Optional Pack Event – CUBE overnight at Camp Wisdom
October 25 – Pack Meeting
November
November 1 – Den Meeting (Citizen badge)
November 8 – Den Field Trip – Lead Pledge at Council Meeting (Citizen badge)
November 13 – Pack Event – Popcorn Pickup
November 15 – Den Meeting – Guest Speaker, Mr. Bird (Scholar badge)
November 22 – Pack Meeting (pick up pinewood derby cars)
November 29 – Den Field Trip to Oak Point (Aquanaut badge)
December
December 4 – Pack Event – Plano Holiday Parade
December 6 – Den Meeting (Den Community Service Project Preparation)
December 11 – Optional Pinewood Derby Workshop
December 13 – Den Community Service Project
December 20 – Winter Break, no meeting
December 27 – Winter Break, no meeting
January
January 3 – Winter Break, no meeting
January 8 – Optional Pinewood Derby Workshop
January 11 – Den Meeting (Communicator badge)
January 17 – MLK Observance, no meeting
January 22 – Pack Event, Pinewood Derby
January 24 – Den Meeting (Readyman badge)
January 31 – Pack Meeting
February
February 7 – Den Meeting (Engineer badge)
February 11/12 – Pack Event - Scouting for Food
February 14 – Student Holiday, no meeting
February 21 – Den Meeting – Webelos Review & Test
February 26 – Pack Event, Blue & Gold
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March
March 7 – Spring Break, no meeting
March 14 – Den Meeting (Engineer)
March 18, 19, 20 – Webelos Woods Overnight Camp Out (Outdoorsman badge)
March 21 – no meeting
March 28 – Pack Meeting
April
April 2 – Pack Event – City of Plano Great American Cleanup
April 4 – Den Meeting (Engineer badge)
April 9 & 10 – Pack Camp Out
April 18 – Den Field Trip (Naturalist badge)
April 25 – Pack Meeting
May
May 2 – Den Field Trip
May 7 – Pack Event – Scout Show
May 9 – Den Meeting (select patrol name)
May 14 – Pack Meeting – End of the Year Picnic
May 16 – no meeting
May 20 – Last day of school
Overview of Activity Badges Earned 2004 – 2005 school year
Webelos Badge
1 Fitness (physical)
2 Citizen (community)
3 Scholar (mental)
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Arrow of Light
Other Badges
Readyman (community)
Outdoorsman (outdoor)
Traveler (mental)
Engineer (technology)
Communicator (community)
Aquanaut (physical)
Naturalist (outdoor)
Contact Information
If you have any questions, need a ride to a den meeting, or anything else comes up, please
don’t hesitate to contact Sophie or me:
Karen – Karen’s phone numbers, karen.hellberg@verizon.net
Sophie – Sophie’s phone numbers, Sophie’s email
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Pack 280
Flaming Arrows
We have finished our first year of the Webelos program. Everyone did a fantastic job to
complete the needed at home activities, and attend den and pack activities. We were the only
den to have 100% perfect attendance! Your assistance making sure your son worked on these
things made our job as den leaders easier. Thank you.
Next year we are going to change the program a bit. Instead of having weekly meetings at the
church, we are going to be doing more outdoor and community service activities. This is
another step on the path to Boy Scouts.
We will also be working on the Arrow of Light. The Arrow of Light is the highest rank in Cub
Scouting, and is the only patch earned in cub scouts that is worn on the Boy Scout uniform.
The three areas that we will focus on during the year are:
Arrow of Light
Community Service
Leave No Trace
Emergency Preparedness
Our monthly program will consist of:
Den meeting at the church
Camping trip or field trip
Community Service activity
Pack meeting
The schedule will be posted on the Scout Track calendar, and you will receive the email
notifications. The schedule will become available in August.
The Arrow of Light
The Arrow of Light requires the boys to complete 8 activity
badges (Fitness, Citizen, Scholar, Readyman, Outdoorsman,
Communicator, Scientist and Traveler). As a den we have
earned the first 6, and nearly completed the 7th. Most boys
have completed the 8th which was done at home.
The Arrow of Light also requires the boys to better understand the Boy Scout Oath and
Law, and requires overnight camping and visiting Boy Scout troops. We will have a den
chief that will help with the Boy Scout items. We will also visit Boy Scout troops in the area,
and if possible even camp with them. The troops that we plan to visit are 291, 1776, and
285. If there are other troops you would like us to visit, please let us know.
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Community Service
We would like to instill a sense of community and community service in the boys by
performing some sort of community service activity each month. We are looking for
suggestions on activities. Some we talked with about the boys were, spending time
at an assisted living home, cleaning up the creek around the outdoor learning
center, packaging medical supplies, and working at the Plano food pantry. We
want these activities to be fun and something the boys look forward to. Please
email us with any other suggestions you and your son have.
Leave No Trace
Part of being a good outdoor citizen is the concept of Leave No Trace. We
talked about this with the boys for the Outdoorsman activity badge, and now
we will put this into practice with all of our outdoor activities this year. In
doing so, we can earn the Leave No Trace Back Country award.
Emergency Preparedness
With the way the world it is these days we need to be more aware of our
surroundings, and to be prepared for emergencies. The Boy Scout motto is
“Be Prepared” and so we will work on how we can ensure we are prepared
for emergencies. The Boy Scouts have created a program on emergency
preparedness that we will follow which will allow us to earn a pin that we can
wear on our uniforms. We will work on this at den meetings and through
field trips.
Camping and Field Trips
For camping we plan this to typically be over a Friday night, and within the area, though we
may have a couple that are two nights and a little further away. We will to try and tag along
with one of the Boy Scout troops for a few of these to let the boys experience a Boy Scout
camping trip. Since we are still in cub scouts, we will be doing family camping. However,
we do have the ability that if you can’t make an event, that you can grant permission for the
boy to camp with us without you. We will use the camping trips to work on the Leave No
Trace activities and to let the boys experience the outdoors.
We will use the field trips to do something fun, and to help complete the Emergency
Preparedness and Arrow of Light activities.
Any suggestions on places to camp of field trips, please let up know.
At Home Activities
To complete the Arrow of Light there is one achievement that you will need to do with your
son at home. This is #7 on page 64. You can sign this off in the book, and let us know
when it has been completed and we will update in Scout Track.
Over the Summer Activities
There will be no official den meetings over the summer. You may work with your son on
any of the remaining activity badges. Please document the activities through photos,
writing, and put the things in a notebook so that we can sign them off. Karen will be
working with Oliver over the summer on some things. She will send out an email to the
den, and other boys that want to participate are welcome. She will also be available to sign
off activities through the summer. Just send her an email or give her a call to make
arrangements to get together.
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Uniform
We will continue to wear our tan uniform. You will need to
replace the “Den 9” patch with the “flaming arrow” patch you
received at the picnic. The orientation of the arrow is shown
at the top of the first page. A template of where to locate the
patch is shown to the right. If anyone needs help sewing this
or the Webeos badge on the uniform, give Karen a call, she
will be happy to do it for you.
Recognition Arrows
We will continue the tradition of the parents presenting the
boys with an arrow of recognition at the Blue and Gold in
February. We will all get together and do this sometime
towards the end of the scouting year.
Scout Track
The pack uses the web based program of ScoutTrack. As a parent you can see your son’s
achievement status on this site. This site is very useful since it also contains a pack
directory, the pack and den activities calendar, and you can also send emails to the den
and pack leaders. If you have misplaced your password, or need assistance using this site,
then please let one of us know. The URL for the site is http://www.scouttrack.com/servlet/ScoutTrack.
This is also the official record for the achievements that your son has completed. Even if
he has completed something and it is signed off in the book, he will not receive the credit
unless it is in Scout Track. So, please sign in every so often and review.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
Karen – Karen’s phone numbers, karen.hellberg@verizon.net
Sophie – Sophie’s phone numbers, sophie’s email address
Thank you for supporting your son with their Cub Scout activities, and helping us have a
successful year.
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Flaming Arrows 2005-2006 Tentative Schedule
Den Meetings (9)
Service Projects (5)
August
20 Swim Party & Parents Meeting
22 Den Meeting
29 Pack Meeting
September
Service Project (week of 9/5)
12 Den Meeting
16-18 Webelos Woods
26 Pack Meeting
October
10 Den Meeting
14-16 Camping with
24 Pack Meeting
Camp Outs (4)
Troop Activities (2)
December
3 Christmas Parade
5 Den Meeting
10 Pinewood Derby Workshop (opt)
Service Project (week of 12/12)
19 Pack Meeting
January
7 Pinewood Derby Workshop (opt)
9 Den Meeting (Naturalist)
15 Troop 1776 Meeting
21 Pinewood Derby
23 Den Meeting
28-29 Camp Out/
Service Project
30 Pack Meeting
Troop 291
November
5 Field Trip (Scientist)
Service Project (week of 11/7)
12 Popcorn Pickup
14 Den Meeting
18-19 Pack Camp Out & Parents Meeting
28 Pack Meeting
February
6 Den Meeting
11 Scouting for Food
20 Last Den Meeting/Party
25 Blue and Gold
Service Project Ideas
Plano Food Pantry
Medisent
Assisted Living Home
Plano Angels
Children’s Medical Center
Field Trip Ideas
World Aquarium
Dallas Aquarium
Dallas Zoo Twilight
Dallas Zoo
Science Place
$15.95, 8.85
$3.00, $1.50
$15
$8.00, $5.00
$7.50, $6.00
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7 days, 9-4:30
Oct, Nov, 7-9:30
7 days, 9-5
M-F 9:30-4:30, Sa 9:30-5:30, Su 11:30-5:30
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Arrow of Light Test – Part 1
Demonstrate your knowledge of the Webelos Arrow of Light requirements by completing this test.
(taken from - http://www.boyscouttrail.com/tests/arrow-test.asp)
Put a check in the small dot by the answer you choose.
1. Choose the correct Arrow of Light Badge:
2. Which part of the Boy Scout uniform is different from a Webelos uniform?
shirt
patrol emblem patch
arrow of light patch
kerchief
3. Which of these items are part of a Boy Scout uniform, but not a Webelos uniform?:
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4. Which of these knots is a square knot?
5. Which is NOT a significant part of the First Class Scout badge?
Eagle
Two Stars
Three Knots
"Be Prepared"
6. Which is the Boy Scout Motto?
Be Prepared
Do a Good Deed
Stand Proud
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
7. Which is the Boy Scout Slogan?
Do Your Best
United We Stand
Do a Good Turn Daily
Be Prepared
8. How many fingers are pointing straight when you give the Boy Scout salute?
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9. Choose the correct Boy Scout sign:
10. Which best describes the Boy Scout handshake?
Use left hand to slap hands high in the air
Use right hand and shake twice
Use left hand to shake firmly
Use right hand with first two fingers extended straight to shake firmly
11. What do the stars on the First Class Scout badge stand for?
Truth and Knowledge
God and Country
Freedom, Safety, and Happiness
Cub Scouts, Webelos, and Boy Scouts
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12. What do the three points on the First Class Scout badge design stand for?
Truth, Justice, and the American way
Duty to God and Country, Duty to Others, Duty to Yourself
Camping, Conservation, Citizenship
Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class
13. Which part of the First Class Scout badge represents the Scout Slogan?
The Stars
The Scroll
The Knot
The Shape
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Arrow of Light Test – Part 2
Demonstrate your knowledge of the Scout oath and Scout Law by filling in the meaning. This can be the
definition (in your own words), or an example of how you have performed this in your everyday life.
Scout Oath
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On my honor I will
do my best
to do my duty to
God and my country
and to obey the
Scout Law;
to help other people
at all times;
to keep myself
physically strong,
mentally awake,
and morally straight.
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Scout Law – A Scout is Law
Meaning
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
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Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
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Brave
Clean
and Reverent
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Selecting a Boy Scout Troop
What if I find out the
troop we selected is
not right for us?
Do I have to go with
the troop that is in my
district’s feeder list?
How do I find
Troops that meet
in my area?
What should I
look for in a
Troop?
What
questions
should I ask?
Do all of the boys in
my den need to go to
the same troop?
How do I know if
the troop is a fit
for my son?
Help!!
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Troop Number ________ Charter Organization ___________________ How Long __________ Date of visit _______________
Meeting Place_______________________________ Time____________________ How Often _________________________
Meeting ran by: _____ youth, _____ adults, _____mixed
Was Meeting organized? _____Yes _____No
How many boys are in troop? __________ How many are active? __________ How many adults are active? __________
Are the ages of boys mixed? _____yes, _____ no
Average Age __________
How many patrols? __________ What is the patrol structure? _____ new boy patrol, _____ mixed ages, _____ hybrid
Were the scouts in uniform? ____yes ____no Were the adults in uniform? ____yes ____no
Troop Uniform Requirements: _____ shirt, _____ scout pants, _____ shorts, _____ cap, _____neckerchief, _____ T-shirt
Do they have an active PLC (Patrol Leaders Council)? _____ yes _____no. How often do they meet? _______________
Does the troop have a troop committee? _____ yes _____no. How often do they meet?___________________________
Does the Troop have a written Troop Policy Manuel that is published? _____ yes, _____ no
Does The Troop Publish an annual Planner or Calendar __Y__N?
Is The Troop a Quality Unit? _____ yes _____ no
Does the troop have a web site? ____________________________________________________________________________
Does the Troop participate in District and Council Events? _____ yes _____no
What type of camping does the troop do? _____summer camp (in council, out of council), _____ winter camp, _____ camporee,
_____ backpacking, _____ canoeing, _____ High Adventure, other _________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How often do they camp? ___________ (monthly, every 6 months)
Do they have special places they go? ________________
Are there any other events they participate in? (Scout show, scouting for food, friends of scouting, parades,
other)_________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
What is the cost to join the troop? __________, what is included? ____________________
Do they collect dues _____ weekly, _____ monthly, _____ annually?
When is the annual registration? _______ How much?________
What equipment does the scout need to provide?________________________________________________________________
What does the troop do to help a scout get to 1st class? __________________________________________________________
How often do they hold Courts of Honor? __________________________
What types of fundraisers does the troop participate in? __________________________________________________________
How does the troop handle Discipline Issues? __________________________________________________________________
Does the troop have an Older boy program? _____ yes _____ no
Does the troop support The Order Of the Arrow? _____yes _____ no
What is the troop’s need for parent involvement? _____ mandatory, _____ not needed, _____ allow female ASM, _____ Troop
Committee, _____ drivers only, _____ merit badge counselors, _____ fundraising, other ______________________________
What is the troop’s position on adult leader training? _____ mandatory, _____ optional, _____ Woodbadge
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Ceremonies & Recognition
Arrow of Light Ceremonies
The Arrow of Light is a great achievement for the scout, and should be recognized accordingly.
The ceremony can be separate for the boys, or can be part of the Blue and Gold. There are
several good ceremonies available on the Internet. Use Google to search for Arrow of Light
Ceremonies.
Recognition Arrows
Several packs present the 5th Grade Webelos with a recognition arrow that chronicles the boy’s
trek through Cub Scouts. These can either be ordered from the Internet, or as our pack did, the
parents created these and presented them to their son’s at the Blue and Gold Banquet. These can
be presented even to Webelos who don’t earn the arrow of light as a keepsake for their cub scout
career.
Cross Over Ceremonies
Once you have selected the troop to join, it is good to celebrate this entry into Boy Scouts with a
crossover ceremony. Some districts will hold a “Webelos Crossover” ceremony towards the end of
February where all of the troops in the district will be there to accept Webelos crossing over. You
may also choose to hold your own ceremony that is a bit more intimate.
Webelos Arrow of Light and Graduation Ceremonies on the Internet
Google: Arrow of Light Ceremonies (10 pages of results)
Arrow of Light Arrow (10 pages of results)
Boy Scout crossover ceremonies (10 pages of results)
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Internet Links I Found
General Information
http://usscouts.org/cubscouts/cswlg.html - this link is
specifically for Webelos den leaders and lists general
information and Frequently Asked Questions.
http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/requirements.html - this link provides all of the requirements for
the Cub Scout program
http://www.scouting.org/ - this site outlines all of the cub scout,
boy scout and venture programs
http://www.boyscouttrail.com/webelos/webelos_badge_guide.asp - this site provides a lot of useful
information for both cub scouts and boy scouts. This specific link is for Webelos.
Also use your district web site and district Roundtables for help! You can find your district websites
at: http://www.circle10.org/about_us/district_services.html
Transition into Boy Scouts
http://www.circle10.org/includes/downloads/scoutsoverview.doc - this link is the Circle Ten council
Webelos to Boy Scout Transition document
Use your district’s “Troop Feeder” website
Also attend your district’s “Webelos Woods” and “Meet the Troop Night” events. These are usually
listed on your district’s website.
Other Programs
http://www.circle10.org/programs/good_turn.html
http://www.scouting.org/pubs/emergency/
http://www.scouting.org/pubs/emergency/award.html
http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/resources/13-032/
Other Useful References
http://www.circle10.org/ - Circle Ten Website
MacScouter - http://www.macscouter.com/ - this is a very useful website. From it I found the very
appropriate quote:
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