Welcome to the Webelos Den!
Webelos is for 4th grade children to prepare to join a Scouts BSA troop while learning outdoors skills and participating in many adventures. A well-run group of Webelos is a gradual change from being an 'adult-run' den to being a 'scout-run' patrol ready to fit right into an adventurous Scouts BSA troop. This migration requires the parents and den leaders to give the scouts more and more control, decision-making power, and responsibility as they progress in skills, abilities, and maturity.
The Webelos program is a milestones to prepare Cub Scouts to transition to a BSA troop. During their last years in a Pack, Webelos get a larger say in which adventures their den will do, and in leading their fellow scouts, both skills that will come in handy in Scouts BSA.
Once the goals of Webelos are understood, the methods of the program make a lot of sense!
To earn the Webelos badge of rank, you must complete six required Adventures and any two elective Adventures.
Required Webelos Adventures
Bobcat
My Community
My Family
My Safety
Stronger, Faster, Higher
Webelos Walkabout
Elective Webelos Adventures
Chef's Knife
Aware and Care
Modular Design
Math on the Trail
Yo-yo
Paddle Onward
Champion for Nature Webelos
Earth Rocks
Peddle Away
Race Time Webelos
Aquanauts
Tech on the Trail
Let's Camp Webelos
Catch the Big One
Art Explosion
Build It
Summertime Fun Webelos
The Webelos Uniform
The Webelos Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:
Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue.
Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Bear socks have a yellow band on the top.
Hat: Official green hat with Webelos plaid front and Webelos emblem.
Neckerchief: Webelos plaid triangular neckerchief with Webelos logo.
Neckerchief Slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with Webelos emblem.
Adventures Colors: The Adventure Colors are worn on the right sleeve to display the Webelos Adventure Pins that have been earned.
Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos uniforms are the same except for the hat, neckerchief, and slide.
To get an idea of pricing, or to order these items online, visit http://www.scoutshop.org. This is the official online scout shop. They should have the same prices as our local scout shop; however, purchases at our local shop support our council while on-line purchases do not.
Where to Purchase Items
You can purchase items at the Scout Shop in Miami Lakes. Note that purchases made at our local scout shop will help support the South Florida Council, while on-line purchases do not. Please support Florida scouting and buy local!
Wearing the Uniform
In general, every Cub Scout should wear their uniform to all Cub Scouting activities, including den and pack meetings, unit outings, and any activities done with members of the den or pack. There are two types of uniforms for scouts.
Class A Uniforms is the official cub scout uniforms, that is frequently worn in meetings and other Cub Scouting activities. When playing sports, going to camp, or participating in other physical activities, we have an activity shirt. These are referred to as Class B Uniforms. Class B shirts for youth and adults can be purchased as a pack.
Pack leaders will provide advance notice of any occasion when the youth should wear anything other than the complete uniform.
Here are some tips for wearing the uniform:
DO keep the uniform clean and in good repair. The official uniform is a sturdy, machine-washable garment that will last for years with proper care.
DO be sure to wear the complete uniform. A Cub Scout wearing a complete uniform gives him/her a sense of a unit.
DO NOT wear non-BSA badges, awards, or insignia on the Cub Scout uniform or make any alterations to the uniform or insignia.
DO NOT mix uniform parts with non-uniform clothing, such as wearing a uniform cap with other clothing. With the exception of the neckerchief, the uniform should be treated as a unit -- worn in its entirety or not at all.
YOU MAY wear the neckerchief alone with other clothing.
Any time you are uncertain about uniform regulations, ask the den leader for guidance.