Arrow of Light

Welcome to the Arrow of Light Den — the pinnacle of Cub Scouting! The Arrow of Light is the highest rank in Cub Scouting and the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on a Scouts BSA uniform. This is a landmark year for every Scout in Pack 972.


šŸ“š Grade: 5th Grade
šŸ… Rank Badge: Arrow of Light — the highest rank in Cub Scouting


Arrow of Light adventures include:
🧭 Advanced outdoor skills — navigation, wilderness preparedness, camp cooking
šŸ¤ Leadership and mentoring younger Scouts in the pack
šŸŒ Community service and citizenship projects
šŸ• Overnight camping and more independent outdoor experiences
šŸ”­ Advanced STEM and creative projects
šŸŽ– Visiting and joining a Scouts BSA troop


What to Expect:
šŸ—“ Regular Pack and den meetings
šŸ• Den campouts and pack-wide outdoor adventures
šŸ… Earning the Arrow of Light rank badge — the crowning achievement of Cub Scouting
🌟 Opportunities to lead and mentor younger Pack 972 Scouts
šŸ¤ Visits to local Scouts BSA troops to find the right fit
šŸŽ‰ Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony — a meaningful milestone for Scouts and families


šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ‘©šŸ»ā€šŸ‘¦šŸ»ā€šŸ‘¦šŸ» Family Involvement
This is it — the final year of Cub Scouting, and it is one to savor. Your Scout has come a long way since their first den meeting, and the Arrow of Light year is a chance to celebrate everything they have learned and accomplished.

We encourage all Arrow of Light families to stay actively involved this year — attend the campouts, cheer at the Pinewood Derby, and don't miss the Crossover Ceremony. These are the moments you'll look back on fondly for years to come.

While many den meetings no longer require a parent or guardian at every meeting, we still encourage all Pack 972 families to stay involved and join us whenever they can! (Some activities still require adult participation)

šŸ‘– Uniforms
A cub scout shirt and belt is required to be worn at all Pack and Den meetings and events as well as all public facing events and outings.

šŸ† Service Project Coordinators
As part of scouting's emphasis on Service, the Arrow of Light families will take the lead on finding and organizing the Pack's Service projects each year.

Required Videos and Pamphlet for Arrow of Light Scouts and Parents
šŸ¹ "Protect Yourself Rules" Video for Arrow of Light Cub Scouts
šŸ‘ØšŸ»ā€šŸ‘©šŸ»ā€šŸ‘¦šŸ»ā€šŸ‘¦šŸ»  How to Protect your Children Pamphlet for Arrow of Light Den Parents