Arrow Of Light

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Akela: Would the parents of these braves come forward.

Akela: Each of you has learned much...

You have traveled to many places ...

You have helped others...

You have done your best ...

You have been loyal to God and to our tribe ...

You have earned our tribe's highest award... the Arrow of Light

(Brave & Akela - Both raise their arms and shout for joy - followed by a pause)

Brave: Akela ... it is time ...

(Akela pins badge on each boy ... while this next part is being done)

Brave: The arrow-of-light has a blue field with a blazing yellow sun - our tribe's

colors. Blue for loyalty ... yellow for happiness.

Akela: On the badge is an arrow ... an arrow that points the way for you to follow... an arrow that stands for the oath you have taken and the law that you have learned. It is time for you to leave our tribe ... you have learned all we can teach ... now you must to follow the arrow.

(Brave lights Akela's candle ..... passes out candles to boys)

Akela: Take two things with you on your journey of life ... your parents, always behind you ... helping you and supporting you ... and every now & then giving you a little push. (pause) and take this speck of light ... it is the spirit of scouting ... by itself it is small but when multiplied by all the scouts in the world it becomes a beacon to help you to see your path. (pause) Let this light remind you to help other people... to be true to your country and to God. Let this light remind you most of all to be true to

yourself...

(pause)

Brave: Akela ... it is time

(Akela & Brave walk to Bridge & stand on either side)

Akela: If you are truly ready you will be called to cross the bridge to your new tribe ...

learn from them. Always follow your arrow of light...

(Akela & Brave stand stoically/silently... nodding as boy passes ... lighting his candle)

Akela: Scout Name ... Troop # calls you (then, Next Scout Name .... Troop # calls you, etc.)

(Pause after everyone bridges ... Troop(s) administer Oath or whatever Troop desires)

Akela: Let us celebrate ... and all dance around the fire ...

(Lights come up ... boys all dance around the fire .....)