Webelos 1 & AOL

Welcome to Webelos 

Den Number 1

Fourth Grade or 9-10 Yrs

Den Leader:     Gary Werner

Asst. Den Leader: Ryan Pfeiffer

Our Goals  Webelos is a 20 month program for 4th and 5th grade boys to prepare to join a Boy Scout troop while learning outdoor skills and participating in 20 different activity badges. A well-run group of Webelos is a gradual change from being an 'adult-run' den to being a 'boy-run' patrol ready to fit right into an adventurous scouting troop.

Summary | The Webelos program has two major milestones - the Webelos rank badge to be earned at the 4th grade level and the Arrow of Light to be earned at the 5th grade. The final part of Webelos is bridging over into a Boy Scout troop selected individually by the scout. 

Is your Fourth Grader thinking about Scouts?  

Then you probably have some questions... Drop us an e-mail via the "Contact Us" page above and someone will get back with you soon!

The Webelos Uniform

Required:

• Shirt (Long or Short Sleeve) Blue shirts until they've earned their Webelos rank and then they can wear tan
• Belt
• Neckerchief
• Slide

The blue uniform will be used 4th through 5th grade - so size it appropriately.  Once they earn their Webelos rank and have the option to buy tan, it will be with them for a few years in Boy Scouts, so again, buy appropriately sized garments.

Optional:

• Pants or Shorts
• Belt
• socks

The Uniform Code:

Your son should/will be encouraged to wear his uniform appropriately.  The shirt should always be tucked in and orderly. He should understand the importance of representing the entire Boy Scout Organization while in uniform.   

Time to Sew?

The image to the right will help with the placement of emblems and patches.

Patches You'll Need to Buy:

• Council Patch
• World Crest Emblem (above left pocket)
• Den Number OR Patrol Emblem (not both)
• Pack Numbers

Patches you DON'T need to buy

• Flag (comes with the shirt)
• Rank Advancement Badge or Patches that your boy earns as they will be awarded (at no cost) during the Monthly Pack Meetings.  You will need to sew them on, but they are provided.

To get an idea of pricing, or to order items online, visit http://www.scoutstuff.org.  This is the official online scout shop.  They should have the same prices as our local scout shop. 

Where to Purchase Items

All scouting gear can be purchased from our local scout shop in Van Nuys or online at http://www.scoutstuff.org  

Valley Scout Shop 

16525 Sherman Way 

C-8 (rear entrance) 

Van Nuys, CA 91406 
(818) 781-1296 

(818) 781-1298 fax 

The Webelos Trail

The Webelos has several required adventures:

• Cast Iron Chef
• Duty to God and You
• First Responder
• Stronger Faster Higher
• Webelos Walkabout

Then they begin their pursuit of the coveted Arrow of Light.

Arrow of Light Trail

AOL has several required adventures:

• Building a Better World
• Camper
• Duty to God in Action
• Scouting Adventure