Webelos and Arrow of Light (f/k/a "Webelos 2") Dens
What is a Webelo Cub Scout?
This program is for boys and girls who have completed third grade (or are age 10). A Scout may begin working on the Webelos badge as soon as he or she joins a Webelos den. This is the first step in his transition from the Webelos den to the Scout troop (f/k/a "Boy Scout troop"). As he or she completes the requirements found in the Webelos Handbook, he will work on activity badges, attend meetings led by adults, and become familiar with the Scout requirements—all leading to the Arrow of Light Award.
Webelos gather in dens of five to eight children with an adult Den Leader. Den meeting frequency may be determined by the Den Leader and the Scouts' parents / guardians.
Continuing the practice of increasing the level of complexity as the scout matures; Webelos is the bridging time between the traditional Cub Scouts and the Scouts. Your Webelos Scout will become more self-reliant, more confident in being able to do things himself/herself, and prepared for the scout-led Scout troop.
Webelos rank involves even more choices than the Bear rank does. In Webelos, there are twenty activity pins that could be earned, divided into five groups of four each. Your Scout may naturally favor one group over another, but the intent is to make a well-rounded Scout.