Pack 172 Webelos Advancement

	Pack 172
	Webelos Scouting



Welcome to Webelos Scouting! Webelos is the fourth rank in Scouting (higher than Bobcat, Wolf and Bear). If you have completed third grade (or are age 10), you can start working on the Webelos badge. To earn the badge, you must be active in your den at least three months and complete seven other requirements listed in the following Webelos Badge Scoreboard.

Webelos Badge Scoreboard
1.	Have an adult member of your family read the Webelos Scout Parent Guide (See pages 444-460 of the Webelos Scout Book).

2.	Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months. Active means having good attendance, paying den dues and working on den projects.

3.	Know and explain the meaning of the Webelos badge.

4.	Point out three special parts of the Webelos Scout uniform. Tell when to wear the uniform and when not to wear it.

5.	Earn the Fitness activity badge and two other activity badges from different activity badge groups.

6.	Plan and lead a flag ceremony in your den.

7.	Show that you know and understand the requirements to be a Boy Scout. Understand and intend to live by the Scout Oath Scout Law Scout motto Scout slogan Know the following and when to use them: Scout salute Scout sign Scout handclasp Understand and agree to follow the Outdoor Code.
8.	Complete one of the following: Earn the religious emblem of your faith Do two of these: Attend the church, synagogue, mosque, or other religious organization of your choice; talk with your religious leader about your beliefs; and tell your family and Webelos den leader what you learned. Tell how your religious beliefs fit in with the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Discuss this question with your family and Webelos den leader: What character-building traits do your beliefs and the Scout Oath and Scout Law have in common? With your religious leader, discuss and write down two things you think will help you draw nearer to God. Do these things. Pray to God or meditate reverently each day as taught by your family and by your church, synagogue, or religious group. Do this for at least a month. Under the direction of your religious leader, do an act of service for someone else. Talk about your service with your family and Webelos den leader. Tell them how it made you feel. List at least two ways you believe you have lived according to your religious beliefs.

When you finish an activity, have your den leader or an adult member of your family sign and date your scout book. Your den leader will record the activity on the Webelos Den Advancement Chart. When you have completed all eight achievements, you will become a Webelos Scout. You will receive the Webelos badge at a special ceremony at the next pack meeting. Congratulations!



After you've earned the Webelos badge, you can earn the compass points emblem. It is awarded after you earn 7 activity badges: 4 more in addition to the 3 you earned for the Webelos badge. Wear your compass points emblem attached to the button on the right pocket of your Webelos uniform shirt. After you earn the compass points emblem, you'll receive a metal compass point for each 4 additional activity badges you earn. Pin the compass points on the emblem in the "E", "W", or "S" positions, in any order you choose. You can earn the emblem and all 3 compass points by completing 19 activity badges, including the 3 required for the Webelos badge.

Last Updated: 2/25/02 JRC