The Webelos Scout Program prepares boys who have completed third gradeor are age 10 but have not yet completed fifth grade or reached age 111/2. Pronounced "WEE-buh-los", the word "Webelos" means "We'll be loyalscouts". After earning the Bobcat badge, a boy may earn the WebelosBadge and Arrow of Light Award. Shorter Webelos Scout Programs areavailable for Webelos who start in fifth grade to earn their Arrow ofLight in as little as six months.
The Webelos Program is more challenging than Tiger, Wolf and Bearprograms for younger Cub Scouts. Webelos Scouts take part in Cub ScoutPack meetings and activities as well as Webelos den meetings,activities, and outdoor fun. Webelos Scouts can earn Webelos ActivityBadges and Adventure Loops at any time.
The Webelos Scout class "A" uniform consists of the official hat,neckerchiefand slide, belt and belt bucket and blue or tan shirt. The officialolive green pantsand socks are optional. The Webelos Scout class "B" uniform consistsof a cub scout t-shirt (available through the Pack) and the officialhat.
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