Arrow Of Light

I AM

PERSONNEL: Chief Akela, Lord Baden Powell, Indian Braves: Lone Indian Brave, Cub Scouting Colors, Four Winds, Ideals of Cub Scouting, Ships of Scouting, Seven Virtues of Life; Cub Scouts: one each Wolf, Bear, 1st & 2nd year Webelos; Adult Leaders: Den Leader, Cubmaster, Committee Member & Parents...

MATERIALS: 7 wax candle or oil yard torches: each character carries one except Lone Indian Brave...blazing fire in the middle or two - one on each side of the staging area.

The Council of Light

LONE INDIAN BRAVE: I hold the Council Talking Feather and the Spirit of Scouting Light. Tonight, we will honor those Cub Scouts who have traveled far and wide, on but the beginning of their Scouting Trail. Like thousands before, these yong men have sought after, reached for, and now achieved the Arrow of Light, the highest award in Cub Scouts, the Arrow of Light. Assemble the "Council of Light".

(ENTER 5 INDIAN BRAVES REPRESENTING THE COUNCIL OF LIGHT: Colors of

Cub Scouting, Four Winds, Ideals of Cub Scouting, Ships of Scouting, and Virtues of Life. The Braves form a half circle behind the Lone Indian Brave, facing the audience. Braves can enter with torches blazing or they can light them as they speak to add to the drama. After the Braves are in place, Chief Akela and Lord Baden-Powell enter and stand on either side of the Lone Indian Brave: Akela on stage right and Baden Powell on stage left.)

LONE INDIAN BRAVE: Greetings, Chief Akela, great leader of the Webelos Tribe. Greetings, Lord Baden Powell, founder of our great brotherhood. All has been prepared. Welcome to the Council of Light. Would the following young Scouts please join the Council?

(Read names of Scouts. Have them assemble in front of Akela and BP in a half circle facing Akela and BP, not the audience. Akela's assistant should collect the certificates and patches and be prepared to distribute them after Baden Powell speaks.)

CHIEF AKELA: It is good to see the Council of Light being called again. Many old friends have traveled far to make our fire burn brightly. You, who sit before the Council are honored for achieving Cub Scouting's highest rank, the Arrow of Light. The friends you see before you look like braves, but have come to you in the past in many different ways. They are your friends, guides and source of inspiration. Listen well!

COLORS OF CUB SCOUTING: (step forward) I am the

Colors of Cub Scouting. The yellow of the wolf represents fun, friendship, and good cheer. The blue of the bear stands for truth, loyalty and obedience. When added to the yellow and blue, the red and green of the Webelos stands for courage and perseverence. All of these colors together signify the unity of one among many. Never forget your colors.

THE FOUR WINDS: (step forward) I am the Four Winds. The trail of your Cub Scout adventures was aided by the north, south, east and west winds. The north is your parents, who help to keep you on the trail. The south is your pack: with the wisdom of the group, you were able to travel farther. The east is your den, and the fellowship of friends. The west is your own sense of self-worth, which enables you to see things through and master the skills of life. Keep the winds with you for they will always be the wind in your sails.