Webelos
Webelos
dens are for boys who have completed third grade (or reached
age
10). Note: Berlin also has a Webelos II for boys who have
completed fourth
grade
(or reached age 11). The Webelos
den program is different from the
Cub Scout den program: Instead
of being based on a monthly theme, the
Webelos den program is
based on one of 20 Webelos activities.
Webelos Scouts work on requirements during their weekly den meetings.
Once the boy learns the skill, he practices it at den meetings and
at home on his own. The boy's family is encouraged to help him at
home. Boys bring to den meetings completed or partially completed
projects done at home to show others, as well as to be approved by
the Webelos den leader. This sharing encourages a boy to do his best
and helps to build his confidence and self-esteem.
When
a boy has completed the requirements for an activity badge, the
Webelos den leader or activity badge counselor, rather than a
parent, approves most of the activity badges.
In addition to earning individual activity pins, Webelos Scouts can
earn the compass points emblem, which is awarded after earning seven
activity badges. Metal compass points—east, west, north, and
south—are awarded for each four additional activity badges
earned.
Note: No matter what
age or grade a boy joins Cub Scouting, he must earn his Bobcat
badge before he can advance to the rank of Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear,
or Webelos. See the TIGERS page for more info.
