Webelos Activity Badges
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| + | <center><big> [[Webelos Activity Badges|Webelos Activity Badge]] resources include the [[Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets]]<br> with the maps, charts, links, and checklists you need plus cross-references <br>for related [[Cub Scout]] [[Belt Loops & Pins]] and [[Cub Scout Awards]]. </big></center> | ||
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| + | '''Webelos Activity Badges''' are colorful metal emblems (pins) that may be pinned to the Webelos Colors or the Webelos cap (this is a per-[[Pack]] decision). The Activity Badges form the basis of the 15- or 18-month-long [[Webelos Scout Program]] which prepares [[Webelos Scouts]] to [[bridge]] into a [[Boy Scout]] [[troop]]. | ||
| - | + | Requirements may be worked on during the Webelos [[den meetings]] and the new skill practiced at home and with the help of the boy's family. The requirements are either completed during the [[den meetings]] or at home with the den leader's approval. Projects are then brought to meetings to share as well as to be approved by the [[Webelos Den Leader]] or [[Activity Badge Counselor]]. A pin is awarded upon completion of the requirements. | |
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| - | + | ==Activity groups== | |
| + | The Webelos Activity Badges are divided into 5 groups of 4 badges each: | ||
| + | {{List of Webelos Activity Badges}} | ||
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| + | ==Webelos Colors, Compass Emblem, and Compass Points== | ||
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== How to Earn An Activity Badge == | == How to Earn An Activity Badge == | ||
| - | + | #'''Learn the skills.''' | |
| + | #:During the activity badge period of the [[den meeting]], Webelos Scouts receive instruction, practice what they've learned, and take part in games or contests using their new skills. | ||
| + | #'''Complete the requirements.''' | ||
| + | #:Webelos activity badge requirements are approved by the Webelos den leader or other designated person, such as an activity badge counselor. This step, which focuses on communication between a boy and an adult other than his parent, is a part of the program that helps prepare the Webelos Scouts for their [[Boy Scout Portal|Boy Scouting]] experience. | ||
| + | #'''Receive the activity badge.''' | ||
| + | #:The Webelos den leader makes certain that each boy receives the activity badges he has earned, promptly and with ceremony, in a [[pack meeting]]. | ||
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| - | + | {{Worksheets|Webelos Activity Badge}} | |
| - | + | ==Worksheets== | |
| + | Optional [[Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets|worksheets]] can help Scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. | ||
| - | + | The Worksheets include extra materials that the Webelos Scout will need: | |
| + | * Blank Maps | ||
| + | * Graph paper | ||
| + | * Checklists | ||
| + | * Links to online references and free online video lessons of key skills | ||
| - | + | <big>[[Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets|Click here for the Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets]].</big> | |
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[[Category:Webelos Activity Badges]] | [[Category:Webelos Activity Badges]] | ||
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with the maps, charts, links, and checklists you need plus cross-references
for related Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins and Cub Scout Awards.
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Webelos Activity Badges are colorful metal emblems (pins) that may be pinned to the Webelos Colors or the Webelos cap (this is a per-Pack decision). The Activity Badges form the basis of the 15- or 18-month-long Webelos Scout Program which prepares Webelos Scouts to bridge into a Boy Scout troop.
Requirements may be worked on during the Webelos den meetings and the new skill practiced at home and with the help of the boy's family. The requirements are either completed during the den meetings or at home with the den leader's approval. Projects are then brought to meetings to share as well as to be approved by the Webelos Den Leader or Activity Badge Counselor. A pin is awarded upon completion of the requirements.
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Activity groups
The Webelos Activity Badges are divided into 5 groups of 4 badges each:
Physical Skills group
 Aquanaut |  Athlete |  Fitness* |  Sportsman |
Technology group
 Craftsman |  Engineer |  Handyman |  Scientist |
Mental Skills group
 Artist |  Scholar |  Showman |  Traveler |
Outdoor group
 Forester |  Geologist |  Naturalist |  Outdoorsman** |
Community group
 Citizen* |  Communicator |  Family Member |  Readyman** |
Notes
- * Fitness and Citizen are required for the Webelos Badge
- ** Outdoorsman and Readyman are required for the Arrow of Light award
Webelos Colors, Compass Emblem, and Compass Points
Webelos ColorsThe Webelos Colors is an optional yellow, red, and green emblem (use determined by the Pack) onto which the Webelos Activity Badges may be pinned. It is worn on the right sleeve immediately below and touching the U.S. flag if no Patrol patch is worn (covering the Den and Quality Unit insignia). If Patrol patch is worn, the colors are pinned under and touching the Patrol Patch.  Webelos Colors |
Webelos Compass Emblem and PointsWebelos Scouts can earn the Compass Emblem and Compass Points once they have earned the Webelos rank badge. The emblem is awarded after earning seven activity badges (four more in addition to the three earned for the Webelos badge). For each four activity badges earned after that, a compass point device, one for each remaining cardinal direction, can be pinned on the on the emblem in the "E," "W," or "S" positions in any order chosen. Worn suspended from the right pocket flap button.  Webelos Compass Emblem and Points |
How to Earn An Activity Badge
- Learn the skills.
- During the activity badge period of the den meeting, Webelos Scouts receive instruction, practice what they've learned, and take part in games or contests using their new skills.
- Complete the requirements.
- Webelos activity badge requirements are approved by the Webelos den leader or other designated person, such as an activity badge counselor. This step, which focuses on communication between a boy and an adult other than his parent, is a part of the program that helps prepare the Webelos Scouts for their Boy Scouting experience.
- Receive the activity badge.
- The Webelos den leader makes certain that each boy receives the activity badges he has earned, promptly and with ceremony, in a pack meeting.
| Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets Worksheets can help you organize notes, listen actively, find resources, and document your work. |
Worksheets
Optional worksheets can help Scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work.
The Worksheets include extra materials that the Webelos Scout will need:
- Blank Maps
- Graph paper
- Checklists
- Links to online references and free online video lessons of key skills
Click here for the Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets.
Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program
A number of Webelos Activity Badges require completion of a Cub Scout Belt Loop. There are also a number of overlaps between the requirements.
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- Sportsman has a number of Belt Loop options: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bicycling, Bowling, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Marbles, Physical Fitness, Roller Skating, Snow Sports, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Ultimate, and Volleyball.
Earning Loops and Pins multiple times
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| — Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide #34299B, p.4 and Cub Scout Leader Book, p. 31-1. |
