A fourth grade boy or girl who is between 9 and 10 years old may become a Webelo. If they are joining as a new Cub Scout, they must first earn their Bobcat badge, which is awarded to scouts when they first join and complete a small set of requirements.
Once completing the Bobcat badge requirements, the scout is ready to begin earning his Webelo badge which he will work on with his den throughout the course of the year.
If the scout is continuing on from the Bear level, he will find a familiar curriculum which reinforces some of the core aspects of scouting: community, friendship, loyalty, responsibility, confidence, and duty.
Your scout's den leader will coordinate with parents to develop den meeting plans and schedules with a clear path to working towards badge requirements. Parents are encouraged to play an active role in the scouting experience as well. Some ways parents can be involved include working with their son to complete and reinforce objectives at home, support den leaders by hosting meetings and assisting with presentations, volunteering for pack activities and projects, etc.
Den meeting plans for the Weblo rank are available in the Webelo Den Leader Guide, along with other tips and hints for running a fun Cub Scout program. Den Leader Guides are available for sale at the Woburn Scout Shop, or may be passed down from den leaders from previous years.
BADGE REQUIREMENTS
Webelo Scouts work toward the Webelo rank. The Webelo rank is earned by participation and completion of seven adventures as described below.
Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months.
Complete each of the following Webelo required adventures with your den or family: a. Cast Iron Chef b. Duty to God and You c. First Responder d. Stronger, Faster Higher e. Webelos Walkabout
Complete two elective adventure of your den or family’s choosing.
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