Show that you know and understand the requirements to be a Boy Scout.
Working on the Webelos Badge helps you find out about values important to
Boy Scouts and things they know, including the Scout Oath and Law. By
practicing the Boy Scout salute, sign, and handclasp now, you'll already
know them when you become a Boy Scout.
Understand and intend to live by the:
Scout Oath or Promise
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
When you say "On my honor," that's like saying "I
promise." It also means you are the kind of person who always tries to
do what is right and you can be trusted to keep this promise. No one can
take your honor from you, but you can throw it away by breaking your promise
and doing what you know is wrong.
Notice that the Scout Oath has three basic parts. Let's look at what they
mean.
(1) TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD
(2) AND MY COUNTRY
(3) AND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW
- (1)
- Your family and religious leaders teach you to know and serve God. By
following these teachings, you do your duty to God.
- (2)
- Men and women of the past worked to make America great, and many gave
their lives for their country. By being a good family member and a good
citizen, by working for your country's good and obeying its laws, you do
your duty to your country.
- (3)
- Obeying the Scout Law means living by its 12 points. The Scout Law is
explained below.
TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES
Many people need help. A cheery smile and a helping hand make life easier
for others. By doing a Good Turn daily and helping when you're needed, you
prove yourself a Scout and do your part to make this a better world.
TO KEEP MYSELF PHYSICALLY STRONG, MENTALLY AWAKE, AND MORALLY
STRAIGHT
Keeping yourself physically strong means taking good care of your body. Eat
the right foods and build your strength. Staying mentally awake means learn
all you can, be curious, and ask questions. Being morally straight means to
live your life with honesty, to be clean in your speech and actions, and to
be a person of strong character.
The Meaning of the Scout Law: The Scout Law has 12 points. Each is
a goal for every Scout. He does his best to live up to the Law. It is not
always easy to do, but a Scout always tries.
A Scout is TRUSTWORTHY.A
Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of
conduct. People can depend on him.
A Scout is LOYAL.A
Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout Leaders, school, nation, and the
community of the world.
A Scout is HELPFUL.A
Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others
without pay or reward.
A Scout is FRIENDLY.A
Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts, and all the
people of the world. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with
ideas and customs other than his own.
A Scout is COURTEOUS.A
Scout is polite to everyone. He knows that good manners make it easier for
people to get along together.
A Scout is KIND.A
Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he
wants to be treated. He is not cruel to living things.
A Scout is OBEDIENT.A
Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and Troop. He obeys the laws
of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair,
he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobeying
them.
A Scout is CHEERFUL.A
Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that
come his way. He tries to make others happy.
A Scout is THRIFTY.A
Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for the future. He
protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and
property.
A Scout is BRAVE.A
Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for
what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him.
A Scout is CLEAN.A
Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He admires those who believe in
living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.
A Scout is REVERENT.A
Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He
respects the beliefs of others.
Scout Motto
BE PREPARED
The Scout motto is "Be Prepared." Someone once asked Baden-Powell,
the founder of Scouting, "Be prepared for what?" Baden-Powell
replied, "Why, for any old thing." That's just the idea. The Scout
motto means that you are always ready to do your duty and to face danger, if
necessary, to help others.
Scout Slogan
DO A GOOD TURN DAILY
This does not mean that you are supposed to do one Good Turn during the day
and then stop. On the contrary - it means you do at least one Good Turn a
day. It means looking for opportunities to help and then helping, quietly
and without boasting. Remember always that a Good Turn is an extra act of
kindness, not just something you do because it is good manners.
Know the following and when to use them:
Scout Salute
The Scout salute signifies respect and courtesy. You use it to salute the
flag of the United States of America. During some ceremonies, you may also
salute your Webelos Leaders or Boy Scout Leaders.
To give the Scout Salute, place the fingers of your right hand in position
as for the Scout Sign. Bring the hand smartly up to your head, palm
sideways, until your forefinger touches the edge of your cap above the right
eye or, if you are cap less, your forehead above the right eye. When the
salute is completed, snap your hand down quickly to your side.
Scout Sign
The Scout Sign identifies you as a Scout anywhere in the world. Use it
whenever you give the Scout Oath or Scout Law.
The three upraised fingers stand for the three parts of the Scout Oath. The
thumb and little finger together stand for the bond between all Scouts.
Scout Handclasp
To give the Scout handclasp, use your left hand instead of the right. Do
not interlock your fingers. The Scout handclasp is a token of friendship.
That's why you use your left hand-the one nearest your heart.
Understand and agree to follow the Outdoor Code.
The Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to -
Be clean in my outdoor manners.I will treat the outdoors as
a heritage. I will take care of it for myself and others I will keep my
trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways.
Be careful with fire.I will
prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only where they are appropriate.
When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out. I will
leave a clean fire ring or remove all evidence of my fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors.I
will treat public and private property with respect. I will use low-impact
methods of hiking and camping.
and...
Be conservation minded.I will learn how to practice good
conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and
energy. I will urge others to do the same.
When a boy has completed these requirements and has them signed off by
his Webelos Leader, he has earned the right to wear the Webelos Badge. The
badge should be ceremoniously presented as soon as possible at an upcoming
Pack meeting.
After earning his Webelos Badge, a boy can begin working on his Arrow of
Light Requirements.
COMPASS POINTS
After you've earned the Webelos Badge, you can earn the Compass Points
Emblem. It is awarded after you earn seven Activity
Badges, four more in addition to the three you earned for the Webelos
Badge. Wear your Compass Points Emblem attached to the button on the right
pocket of the Webelos uniform shirt.
After you earn the Compass Points Emblem, you'll receive a metal Compass
Point for each four additional Activity Badges you earn. Pin these Compass
Points on the emblem in the "E," "W," or "S"
positions, in any order you choose.
You can earn the emblem and all three Compass Points by completing 19
Activity Badges, including the three required for the Webelos Badge.
ARROW OF LIGHT
The Arrow of Light Award is the highest rank in Cub Scouting. A Webelos
Scout should set his sights on it early. It's tougher to earn than the
Webelos Badge, but he can do it! The Cub Scout will have to earn the Webelos
Badge and at least eight activity badges, including Citizen, Ready man, and
Fitness. The total must include one from each of the five activity groups.
By the time he has earned the Arrow of Light Award, he will have learned
many things about a lot of subjects - and a lot about Boy Scouting. He will
be ready to join a Boy Scout Troop!
Before he get's started on the Arrow of Light Award, he should read through
the requirements with a parent, guardian, or Den Leader. Each time a
requirement is satisfied, he should have his Webelos Leader sign it off in
his Webelos Scout Book.
The requirements for the Arrow of Light are as follows:
- 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), and earn the Webelos badge.
- Show your knowledge of the requirements to become a Boy Scout by doing
all of these:
- a.
- Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the Scout Oath or
Promise and the 12 points of the Scout Law. Tell how you have
practiced them in your everyday life.
- b.
- Give and explain the Scout Motto, Slogan, Sign, Salute, and
Handclasp.
- c.
- Understand the significance of the Scout Badge. Know its parts and
tell what each stands for.
- d.
- Tell how a Boy Scout uniform is different from a Webelos Scout
uniform.
- e.
- Tie the joining knot (square knot).
- Earn five more Activity
Badges in addition to the three you already earned for the Webelos
Badge. The total of eight Activity Badges must include:
- a.
- Fitness (already earned for the Webelos Badge)
- b.
- Citizen
- c.
- Ready man
- d.
- At least one from the Outdoor Group
- e.
- At least one from the Mental Skills Group
- f.
- At least one from the Technology Group
- g.
- Two more of your choice
- With your Webelos Den/Patrol, visit at least one Boy Scout Troop
meeting and one Boy Scout-oriented outdoor activity.
- Participate in a Webelos overnight campout or day hike.
- After you have completed all five of the above requirements, and after
a talk with your Webelos Leader, arrange to visit, with your parent or
guardian, a meeting of a Boy Scout Troop you think you might like to
join. Have a conference with the Scoutmaster. Complete and turn in a
"Join Boy Scouting" application to the Scoutmaster during the
conference.
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