Webelos Rank Advancement

Webelos, an acronym for “WE‘ll BE LOyal Scouts,” is the rank for scouts who have complete the third grade or are 10 years old.

Below is an overview of the requirements for scouts to earn the Webelos rank. For more specific information, please refer to the scout handbook or scoutbook.com.

Required Adventures

In addition to earning all of the required adventures below, scouts must be an active member of their Webelos den for at least three months to earn the rank of Webelos.

Cast Iron Chef

While working on this adventure, the scout will learn about good nutrition, how to safely cook meals in the outdoors, and how to balance meal planning and finances.

Duty to God and You

While working on this adventure, the scout will have the opportunity to learn about and practice his religious faith.

First Responder

While working on this adventure, the scout will learn the essentials of personal safety and first aid.

Stronger, Faster, Higher

While working on this adventure, the scout will learn about the importance of physical fitness and good health.

Webelos Walkabout

While working on this adventure, the scout will prepare for an outdoor activity and hiking activity.

Elective Adventures

Scouts must earn at least one of the following elective adventures to earn the Webelos rank.

Adventures in Science

While working on this adventure, the scout will understand and apply the role of fair investigations in science.

Aquanaut

While working on this adventure, the scout will be introduced to key principles of aquatics safety as they develop their swimming and boating skills.

Art Explosion

While working on this adventure, the scout will have the opportunity to find what inspires them by visiting an art museum or exhibit and creating their own pieces from any materials they choose.

Aware and Care

While working on this adventure, the scout will learn firsthand how people live with disabilities that affect their sight, hearing, dexterity, and mobility.

Build it

While working on this adventure, the scout will develop building and motor skills, tool knowledge, and good safety practices as they gain appreciation for several forms of craftsmanship.

Build My Own Hero

While working on this adventure, the scout will discover what being a “hero” means as they meet local heroes and learn about everyday heroism around the world.

Castaway

While working on this adventure, the scout will learn survival skills to prepare them to deal with emergencies in an outdoor environment.

Earth Rocks!

While working on this adventure, the scout will see the relevancy of earth science and how it impacts their daily lives.

Engineer

While working on this adventure, the scout will learn about science and mathematics technologies and be introduced to career options in engineering.

Fix it

While working on this adventure, the scout will gain the confidence needed to react properly and help out if certain home or auto repairs are needed.

Game Design

While working on this adventure, the scout will use technology safely to make fun games fueled by their own ideas.

Into the Wild

While working on this adventure, the scout will learn about our ecosystem and grow in their appreciation of nature.

Into the Woods

While working on this adventure, the scout will learn to identify plants and trees and how they differ in locations around the world.

Looking Back, Looking Forward

While working on this adventure, the scout will learn how information from our past has helped shape our world today and information from today will help shape our future.

Maestro!

While working on this adventure, the scout will discover ways to make and play music that sounds good to them.

Moviemaking

While working on this adventure, the scout will use old and new media to bring stories to life as movies.

Project Family

While working on this adventure, the scout will discover new ways of taking part in family life and showing their family members that they love and care for them.

Sportsman

While working on this adventure, the scout will learn how sports are all about honesty, fair play, respect, and being physically fit.