How to Add Stripes to Arrow of Light Arrows
The Cub Scout Arrow of Light arrow striping details their Cub Scout career. Learn what the stripes mean and how to place them on the arrow’s shaft.
Cub Scout Arrow of Light Adventures & Requirements
Cub Scouting is all about adventure! To earn their rank badge, Arrows of Light complete five “adventures,” which are collections of themed, multidisciplinary activities. They also complete safety exercises.
The Arrow of Light rank requirements include topics such as camping, citizenship, and Scout skills.
Arrow of Light Rank Requirements
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.
2. Complete each of the following Arrow of Light required adventures with your den or family:
a. Building a Better World
b. Camper
c. Duty to God in Action
d. Scouting Adventure
3. Complete one Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventure of your den or family’s choosing.
4. With your parent or adult partner, 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.*
*If your family does not have Internet access at home AND you do not have ready Internet access at school or another public place or via a mobile device, the Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or adult partner.
Arrow of Light Required Adventures
Your Cub Scout must complete all four of these adventures to earn his Arrow of Light badge.
Arrow of Light Adventure: Building a Better World
Activities for the Building a Better World adventure.
Arrow of Light Adventure: Outdoor Adventurer
Fun ideas for Outdoor Adventurer
Arrow of Light Adventure: Duty to God in Action
Fun ideas for this adventure coming soon!
Arrow of Light Adventure: Scouting Adventure
Suggestions for Scouting Adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Adventures in Science
Fun activities for the Adventures in Science adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Aquanaut
Suggestions for the Aquanaut adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Art Explosion
Ideas for the Art Explosion adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Aware and Care
Recommendations for the Aware and Care adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Build It
Activities for the Build It adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Build My Own Hero
Suggestions for the Build My Own Hero adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Castaway
Ideas for the Castaway adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Earth Rocks!
Fun ideas for this adventure coming soon!
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Engineer
Recommendations for the Engineer adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Fix It
Activities for the Fix It adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Game Design
Suggestions for the Game Design adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Into the Wild
Ideas for the Into the Wild adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Into the Woods
Recommendations for the Into the Woods adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Activities for the Looking Back, Looking Forward adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Maestro!
Suggestions for the Maestro adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Moviemaking
Fun ideas for this adventure coming soon
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Project Family
Ideas for the Project Family adventure
Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Sports
Fun ideas for this adventure coming soon
How to Make an Easy Solar Hot Dog Cooker
Learn how to make a solar hot dog cooker from a Pringles can! Super fun and easy project for kids. Perfect STEM activity for Cub Scouts.
Jeopardy Game for Building a Better World Adventure
Looking for a way to make the Arrow of Light adventure, Building a Better World, more fun? Look no further than these Jeopardy-type games!
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens Activity
This activity teaches Cub Scouts about the rights and responsibilities of citizens for the Building a Better World Arrow of Light adventure.
How to Make a Popsicle Stick Bird Feeder Craft
Make a fun popsicle stick bird feeder craft! This kids’ activity is super easy for all ages. All you need are craft sticks, glue, and string.
New Cub Scout Preview Adventures
The Protect Yourself Rules adventure and the Yo-Yo adventure have been added to the Cub Scout program. Learn all the details in this post.
How to Make a Plastic Bottle Bird Feeder
Kids will enjoy making a plastic bottle bird feeder. It’s a great craft activity idea for Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, or homeschoolers.
Cub Scout Cyber Chip Requirements for Each Rank
Earning the Cub Scout Cyber Chip is a requirement for each rank in the program. Created by the BSA and Netsmartz, it is a tool to help keep kids safe when they’re online. Find out about the Cub Scout Cyber Chip requirements, the internet safety pledge, and how to update the chip.
How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder
Making a toilet paper roll bird feeder is a great activity for kids of all ages. Simple and quick, it’s a perfect recycled craft.
How to Make Armpit Fudge
Learn how to make armpit fudge! Yes, it sounds so gross, but kids love it! It’s a fun activity that is also a snack–perfect for groups such as Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, or church youth groups.
How to Complete Webelos Game Design with Bitsbox
Kids can learn to code their own video games every month with Bitsbox, a fun subscription box. Great Webelos Game Design idea!
Free Printable Time Capsule Questionnaire for Cub Scouts
Looking for a time capsule questionnaire that’s specific to Cub Scouts? You’ll find it here. The Scouts can record details about their Cub Scouting career.
How to Make a Cub Scout Outdoor Code Puzzle
This fun Cub Scout Outdoor Code printable puzzle is a great way to introduce the Code to younger Scouts and helps the older Scouts memorize it.
Cyber Chip: Pack Technology Policy
Has your pack defined acceptable uses of technology at Cub Scout events? You’ll need to so that the boy can earn the Cub Scout Cyber Chip.
How to Easily Make Your Shirt for Webelos Art Explosion
This fun Webelos and Arrow of Light Art Explosion adventure idea has Scouts turning their own design into a cool t-shirt! Great activity for all kids!
How to Conduct a Cub Scout Flag Ceremony (Free Printable!)
Learn how to conduct a Cub Scout flag ceremony. Free printable cheat sheet script included! This flag ceremony can be used at den and pack meetings.
Top 5 Most Recommended Cub Scout Tents
Find out what the best Cub Scout tents for camping are! These 5 tents were the most recommended by Cub Scout families for fun and easy campouts.
15 Interesting Places Where Cub Scouts Can Visit Scientists
Looking scientists for the Webelos and Arrow of Light Adventures in Science elective adventure? Here are 15 not-so-obvious options for your Cub Scouts!