Webelos Den Meeting
Webelos Scouts work on one of 20
Webelos Activity Badges "during their weekly den meetings". The Webelos Scout learns the skill, practices it, and brings work to den meetings to show others. The
Webelos Den Leader or
Activity Badge Counselor, rather than a parent, approves most of the activity badges. Webelos families can sign off requirements as authorized by the
Webelos Den Leader. The
Fast Tracks provide plans for each den meeting.
(See: Advancement}
Webelos Camping
Webelos Scouts camp as dens, at joint den-troop campouts, and at Webelos Resident Camp (See: Outdoor Program}:
- Webelos Scout-and-parent overnight den campouts are under the leadership of the Webelos den leader.
- Den-Troop campouts strengthen ties between the pack and a troop.
- Webelos Resident Camp is a summer camp tailored for their program.
Webelos Program Notes
Webelos Who Start in Fourth Grade
- See: Fast Tracks for 4th grade Webelos Scouts
Adapted from the Webelos Leader Guide
- These plans allow active Webelos who start in the fourth grade to:
The Bridging Ceremony (or "Cross over") is typically held later, often in February at the Pack's Blue and Gold Banquet.
Fourth and Fifth Grade Webelos in One Den
Smaller Packs may not have enough Webelos 1 (fourth-graders) or Webelos 2 (fifth-graders) to have two separate Webelos Dens. In this case, the recommendation is to have a single Webelos den but offer two programs at the same time. The fourth-graders complete their Webelos 1 content as shown above while the fifth-graders complete their Webelos 2 content.
Webelos Who Start in Fifth Grade
- See: Fast Tracks for 5th grade Webelos Scouts
Adapted from the Webelos Leader Guide
- This plans allows active Webelos who start in the fifth grade to:
- Earn the Webelos Badge in as little as 3 months
- Earn the Arrow of Light in as little as 6 months
- Bridge (transfer) into Boy Scouts in December of their fifth grade year.
- Also earn Activity Badges (pins) by working on their own.
The Bridging Ceremony (or "Cross over") is typically held later, often in February at the Pack's Blue and Gold Banquet.