Webelos I
The fifth step on the advancement trail
Webelos is for 4th and 5th grade children to prepare to join a Scouts BSA troop while learning outdoors skills and participating in many adventures. The first year of Webelos is when the fourth graders begin to take responsibility for running their meetings and other adventures. Our parents and den leaders allow the scouts more and more control, decision-making power, and responsibility as they progress in skills, abilities, and maturity.
In fourth grade, the scouts will earn their Webelos rank badge and start preparing to work toward the Arrow of Light award in fifth grade.
Fourth Grade - Webelos Requirements
Fourth graders work toward the Webelos rank. The Webelos rank is earned by completing six adventures as described below. Scouts who are in Cub Scouts in fourth grade must complete the Webelos rank before working towards their Arrow of Light.
1. Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months.
2. Complete each of the five required adventures:
Cast Iron Chef
Duty to God and You
First Responder
Stronger, Faster, Higher
Webelos Walkabout
3. In addition to the five required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
4. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
5. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age. (The Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian if you do not have access to the internet.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Webelos.