Cub Scouts
Webelos – Forth Grade

About the Rank

Pronounced “WEE-buh–los“, the word “Webelos” means WE’ll BE LOyal Scouts. After earning the Bobcat badge, a Scout in the fourth grade may earn the Webelos Badge.

The Webelos Program is more challenging than Lion, Tiger, Wolf, and Bear programs for younger Cub Scouts. Webelos Scouts take part in Cub Scout pack meetings and activities as well as Webelos den meetings, activities, and outdoor fun. Webelos Scouts can earn Webelos & Arrow of Light Adventure Pins at any time.

For Ages 9/10 or 4th Grade

Den Leaders

Shopping List

Your scout needs a rank-appropriate uniform and handbook that they will use throughout the year.   Rank-specific shopping lists (including optional items) can be found below.  All of these items can be purchased in-person or online at a Scout Shop. There are three locations in the area:

Purchase items here: Scout Items

Handbook

The official handbook is a Scout’s guide to their year in Cub Scouting.  It is where they can find everything they need to complete requirements and many other Family Scouting activities.

Uniform

Scouts should purchase the Cub Scout uniform as shown below. Click the link to purchase.

Additional information on the Cub Scout Uniform including where to buy it and how to place patches can be found in Episode 2 of the New Member Boot Camp series.  Consult the Boy Scouts of America’s Guide to Awards and Insignia for more information (Cub Scout-specific Guide).

Optional Gear

The following items are encouraged, but optional for participation in the program.

  • Uniform Web Belt
  • Uniform Cap, Plaid
  • Uniform pants, shorts, or skirt

Additionally, you may choose to purchase the Cub Scout six essentials and other camping / hiking gear (i.e. a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat) from any outdoor store.

Requirements

The requirements and information necessary to earn the Webelos rank are included in the Webelos Cub Scout Handbook.

  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 listed, complete at least one elective Adventure of your den or family’s choosing for a total of at least six adventures. (See below.)
  4. With your parent or adult partner, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide, and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.

Electives

  • Adventures in Science
  • Aquanaut
  • Art Explosion
  • Aware and Care
  • Build It
  • Build My Own Hero
  • Castaway
  • Earth Rocks!
  • Engineer
  • Fix It
  • Game Design
  • Into the Wild
  • Into the Woods
  • Looking Back, Looking Forward
  • Maestro!
  • Moviemaking
  • Project Family
  • Protect Yourself Rules
  • Sports
  • Yo-Yo