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 six required adventures:
3. In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least two elective adventures of your den’s or family’s choosing.
Webelos Meaning: We'll Be Loyal Scouts
A youth that has completed third grade may start earning the Webelos rank, and expand their Cub Scouting experience by learning outdoors skills and participating in many adventures.
Webelos receive Adventure Pins. Tiger, Bear, and Wolf scouts earned belt loops. Webelos earn pins which can be displayed on the Webelos Colors on the right sleeve. This moves closer to the Scouts BSA merit badge system where recognition items are displayed on a sash.
Patrols are also introduced in Webelos. A patrol is just another name for the den but it does have some significance. Scouts BSA members are organized into Patrols, each with their own name, flag, yell, leader, and emblem. As Webelos, a den can begin to operate as a patrol and select an emblem for their uniform, make up a yell, name, and flag.