Arrow Of Light

CHIEF: Before this honor is conferred upon you, I must see your devotion to the high ideals of Scouting. Therefore, I ask you all now to raise your right hand to the Scout sign and repeat with me, the Scout Oath and Law.

(Raises hand in the sign of the Boy Scout (followed by other principles and Webelos) and recites Scout Oath and Law with other principles (Medicine Man and Guide) and the Webelos who will be awarded the Arrow of Light)

GUIDE: Having met all of its challenges, it is our duty and privilege to award you with the highest Cub Scout honor: the Arrow of Light.

(To parents) Because of the support and guidance you have given these braves, I give the Arrow of Light to you to present to them. (moves to the front and gives the

Arrow of Light card and/or patch to the parents who then present it to their son(s).)

MEDICINE MAN: My brothers and I also present you tokens from your pack. (or say our tribe if your team supplied the tokens) Keep this in remembrance of this occasion. (Moves forward and presents each Webelos with a token. As he presents the tokens, the Chief and Guide congratulate each Webelos with the Scout Handshake)

(If you are going to induct the Webelos into your troop at this time, continue, else jump to the closing (see below))

Graduation Ceremony

GUIDE: (After all principles have returned to their places) Parents, you may be seated.

CHIEF: As we have said before, this ceremony marks an end of a journey. But even as this journey ends, another is just beginning. Here at the summit of Cub Scouting you have found the start of a new trail. This trail is a pathway that leads to the realm of our brothers in the sky, the Eagles.

MEDICINE MAN: But the trail will also be long and difficult. As you journey, you must keep the spirit of Akela strong within each of you. It will give you strength and guidance as you move onward.

GUIDE: (Medicine Man moves between the members of the Scout troop and the

Webelos) The time has come for you to begin on the new trail. To join the clan of the warriors: The Scout Troop. Each of you shall now cross the bridge and be welcomed by the Troop members.

MEDICINE MAN: As the night is a bridge between each day, let this be a bridge for each of you to the fellowship of Scouting. (Medicine Man moves aside to let the Cub Scouts pass and cross the bridge. Webelos cross and are welcomed by a Troop member, after all have crossed and are greeted, Guide continues)