The Arrow of Light
After you have earned the Webelos badge, you can continue working on the requirements for the Arrow of Light Award, which is Cub Scouting's highest award. This award tells everyone you're ready to be a Boy Scout.
The Arrow of Light Award displays an American Indian sign for the sun and, below it, an arrow. The seven rays of the sun stand for each day of the week. They remind you to do your best every day as you follow the arrow that leads to Boy Scouting.
It will be a proud day for you when you receive the Arrow of Light Award. It is the only Cub Scout badge you can wear on your Boy Scout uniform.
On to the Adventure of Boy Scouting!
Adventure! That's what Boy Scouting is. You're standing at the doorway to the most exciting adventures you can imagine.
Step into the world of Boy Scouting, and you'll hike along trails, canoe across misty lakes, and camp under the open sky. Smell fresh rain in the woods and fill your mouth with the taste of wild strawberries. At the end of a patrol bike hike, plunge into a cool mountain lake. Cook your meals over a camp stove.
Travel the back country without leaving a trace and live well with only what you carry in your pockets and pack. Observe wildlife close up and study nature all around you.
Sound inviting? As a Boy Scout, you can do all this and more. Scouting is also a doorway to friendship. Boys you know might be joining your troop, and you'll meet a lot of other Scouts along the way. Scouting is a worldwide brotherhood many millions strong. Almost anywhere you go, you'll find Scouts excited about the same activities you enjoy.
Want to learn skills you can use outdoors? Scouts know how to find their way with a map and compass, how to stay warm and dry in stormy weather, and how to give proper first aid. When you master important Scouting skills, you can teach others what you know. Everyone helping everyone else--that's part of Scouting too.
People have always relied on Scouts to Be Prepared in times of need. Your troop leaders will show you meaningful ways to help your family, community, nation, and world. The acts of kindness you perform every day will improve the lives of others. In an emergency, you'll be ready to do whatever the situation requires.
Outdoor adventures, service projects, leadership in; your patrol and troop--Scouting will give you experiences and responsibilities that will help you mature. The Scout Oath and the Scout Law provide the guidelines you need to become a strong, confident adult. The knowledge and attitudes you develop as a Scout will be with you the rest of your life.
And Scouting is fun. You can look around during Scouting activities and see everyone sharing and learning.
Are you ready to get in on all the fun that Scouts have? Do you want to enjoy the adventures and friendship of a troop and patrol? It's all up to you!!
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