Webelos
Webelos dens are for boys who have completed third grade (or reached
age 10). 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:
Physical Skills
- Aquanaut
- Athlete
- Fitness
- Sportsman
Mental Skills
- Artist
- Scholar
- Showman
- Traveler
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Community
- Citizen
- Communicator
- Family Member
- Readyman
Technology
- Craftsman
- Engineer
- Handyman
- Scientist
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Outdoor Activity
- Forester
- Geologist
- Naturalist
- Outdoorsman
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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.
Compass Points Emblem