All About Arrow of Light
The Arrow of Light Den is for youth in 5th grade and is the final rank in Cub Scouts. It’s a capstone experience that prepares Scouts to transition into Scouts BSA with the confidence, knowledge, and skills they’ve developed throughout their Cub Scout journey. Scouts will learn key Scout skills and visit local Scout troops.
The Arrow of Light program focuses on:
- Leadership
- Independence
- Service
- Preparing for the next step
Earning the Arrow of Light is a proud milestone and a sign that a Scout is ready to cross over into the world of Scouts BSA. It’s a celebration of how far they’ve come—and a launchpad for all the adventures still ahead.
Required Adventures
To complete the final step in Cub Scouts, Arrow of Light must complete the following:
Duty to God
Personal Fitness
Bobcat Adventure
First Aid
Citizenship
Outdoor Adventurer
Elective Adventures
In addition to the six required adventures above, Arrow of Light must also complete at least (2) of the following electives:
Champions for Nature
Race Time
Cycling
Engineers
Into the Woods
Knife Safety
High Tech Outdoors
Paddle Craft
Into the Wild
Fishing
Estimations
Swimming
Summertime Fun
Special Elective Adventures
These adventures can only be completed at approved events with qualified instructors:
Archery
Slingshot
BB Guns
You can see the requirements for any of these adventures at this link