Webelos are the final steps in the Cub Scout experience. Webelos Scouts are still in Cub Scouting. They take part in Cub Scout pack meetings, events and outings. But the Webelos den also makes its own plans and enjoys many activities too advanced for younger boys.

Webelos scouts don't do achievements and electives as other boys in Cub Scouting do. Webelos Scouts work on activity badges.

The Webelos den uses activity badges as their monthly program themes.

Webelos Scouts are encouraged to participate in activities that prepare them for becoming Boy Scouts.

Webelos is for boys in the fourth grade and/or are 9/10 years old.

Arrow of Light is for boys in the fifth grade and/or are 10/11 years old.

The ultimate goal of a Webelos Scout is too earn his Arrow of Light badge and to cross-over to the Boy Scouts.