Arrow of Light Den - Fifth Grade

FIFTH GRADE: Ages 10-11

DEN LEADERS: Alisha Etheredge

MEETINGS: 2nd and 4th Sundays   Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

LOCATION: Scout Hut at Kelley Cofer Park

Arrow of Light (AOL) is for boys and girls going into 5th grade or between ages 10-11.

This year prepares Cub Scouts for their final year before joining a Scouts BSA Troop while learning outdoor skills. A well-run group of AOL scouts is a gradual change from being an 'adult-run' den to being a 'scout-run' patrol, ready to fit right into an adventurous scouting troop. ​

To earn the Arrow of Light patch, your Scout will need to complete the six required adventures and two elective adventures found in the Arrow of Light Handbook. They will also need to watch a Protect Yourself video. Once your AOL scout has completed the required and elective adventures, they may work to earn the Arrow Of Light Award.

When your Scout completes an adventure, they will get a pin at the next Pack Meeting to put on their Adventure Colors ribbon.

As a den, we will work on four of the required adventures and at least one elective together. 

The Duty to God Adventure, Youth Protection booklet (required as part of the Bobcat Adventure), and Protect Yourself video is to be done at home as a family. 

You can also help your Scout earn adventures at home, please let the den leader or advancement chair know when you complete an adventure so it can be marked and awarded.

UNIFORMS

Your Scout will need a BSA tan shirt, neckerchief and slide (to be selected by the den), and the Adventure Colors ribbon.

Official BSA hat and the BSA Switchback pants/shorts are optional. You may purchase any khaki pants, shorts or skort with belt loops.

Uniform apparel and accessories can be purchased at Scout Shop Online or at two local stores:

-OR- be thrifty, ask about our uniform trade in program. You can also find used uniforms and accessories at some thrift stores or Facebook Marketplace.

Let a leader know if you need help acquiring a uniform or accessories like neckerchieves or slides.