Arrow of Light
The Arrow of Light is the highest rank in Cub Scouting, and it is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform. In order to receive this badge, a Cub Scout must first earn their Webelo badge. In addition to that, the scout must earn five Activity badges from selected groups. There are also five more additional requirements that are designed to prepare the Cub Scout for Boy Scouting.
Beginning of Arrow of Light Ceremony
[Drum beats slowly]
- AKELA
- We have come before you again tonight to fulfill a prophecy spoken in the legends of our tribe. The words of the prophecy say that each year, young braves will be found who have met the challenges of Akela and are ready to become warriors. My brothers and I have watched your the and have found such braves among you. We have come to present them with the highest honor: the Arrow of light. But before this can happen, they must take a journey through their memories.
- Many moons ago, you entered the Cub Pack. The first challenges you encountered were from the Bobcat clan. As you met them, you learned what it means to be a Cub, the Law of the Pack, and the three words that would inspire you to meet all other challenges: Do Your Best. You next sought to join the Wolf clan, where you met twelve challenges, harder than the Bobcat tests, and continued on your journey. The trail became darker and fainter as you came to the Bear clan, and again you met twelve challenges, and your knowledge grew and your spirit strengthened. Then you joined the Webelos clan, and the time of your testing began. You learned about Scouting and the ways of the warrior.
- In time, you earned the Webelos badge, blazing the rest of the trail on your own. Now at last you have reached the end of this journey.Let the Arrow of Light be conferred upon them.
[Drumming stops]
- CUBMASTER
- Wait, Akela! Before receiving this most high honor, they must hear its legend so they may understand and appreciate what they are to receive.
- AKELA
- Let the legend of the Arrow of Light be known to all present.
