Webelos is an acronym of sorts for "We'll Be Loyal Scouts" WeBeLoS ! This den is lead by Kim and her cadre of parent volunteers.

September

• September 18:  Parent's Meeting via Zoom @ 8pm

  • Here's your chance to meet the new leadership team and hear the results of the Pack survey.  

  • Zoom link to be provided.

• September 22:  Webelos 1 Den Meeting @ 5pm at Courtney Johnson’s home (1714 N Utah Street).  Complete the Bobcat requirement.

  • Bobcat

    • Get to know members of your den.

    • Recite the Scout Oath & Scout Law with your den & den leader. Describe 3 points of the Scout Oath.

    • Learn about the Scout Law.

    • With your den create a Code of Conduct.

    • Learn about the Denner position & responsibilities

    • Demonstrate the Cub Scout Sign, Salute, & handshake. Show how each is used.

    • At home with a parent or legal guardian, do the activities in the booklet “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.”

• September 24: Rocket Launch 6:30 Woodlawn Park

  • Pick up Rockets from Rob M's house and assemble at home before the event.

• September 30:  Take Apart Night @ 5:30pm at Big Walnut Park (1915 N Harrison Street)

October 

• October 6:  Fall Hike @ 12noon (Location TBD). Webelos 1 Den will complete the Webelos Walkabout requirement.

  • Webelos Walkabout

    • Prepare for a 2-mile walk outside. Gather your Cub Scout 6 Essentials & weather-appropriate clothing & shoes.

    • Plan a 2-mile route for your walk.

    • Check the weather forecast for the time of your planned hike.

    • Review the 4 points of the BSA SAFE Checklist & how you will apply them on your 2-mile hike.

    • Demonstrate first aid for the following events that could happen on your walk: Blister, sprained ankle, sunburn, dehydration & heart-related illness.

    • With your den, pack, or family, Go on your 2-mile walk while practicing the leave no trace principles for kids & outdoor code.

    • After your walk, discuss with your den What went well and what you would do differently next time.

• October 11-13: Camporall @ Camp Synder (6100 Antioch Rd, Haymarket, VA 20169)

  • (*Courtney out of town this weekend)

• October 20:  Webelos 1 Den Meeting @ 3pm at Glebe Elementary School (1770 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA). Complete the Stronger, Faster, and Higher requirement.

  • Stronger, Faster, Higher

    • With your den or family, plan, cook, & eat a balanced meal.

    • Be active for 30 minutes with your den or at least one other person in a way that includes both stretching & moving.

    • Be active for 15 minutes doing personal exercises to boost your heart rate, use your muscles, & work on flexibility.

    • Do a relaxing activity for 10 minutes.

    • Review your BSA annual Health & Medical record with your parent or guardian. discuss your ability to participate in den or pack activities.

• October 26:  Scouting for Food Part 1 @ Glebe Elementary School (1770 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA). TIME TBD.  

November 

• Saturday Nov 9: Scouting for Food part 2.

• November 17:  Pack 116 Fall Campfire @ 5pm at Lacey Woods Park (1200 N George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA 22205).

• November 24:  Webelos 1 Den Meeting @ 3pm (location TBD).  Complete the My Community requirement.

  • My Community

    • Learn about majority & plurality types of voting.

    • Speak with someone who is elected to their position. Discover the type of voting that was used to elect them & why.

    • Choose a federal law & create a timeline of the history of the law. Include the involvement of the 3 branches of government.

    • Participate in a service project (Scouting for Food).

December

• December 8: Pack 116 Trip to a Smithsonian Museum (details TBD)

• December 15:  Webelos 1 Den Meeting @ 3pm (location TBD).  Complete the My Family and My Safety requirements.  Please note that most of the requirements associated with the My Family requirement should be completed at home.  Please have your scout prepared to share a photo or discuss the craft, food item, or piece of art associated with the requirement.

  • My Family

    • With your parent or legal guardian talk about your family’s faith traditions. Identify 3 holidays or celebrations that are part of your family’s faith traditions. Make a craft, work of art, or food item that is part of your favorite family’s faith tradition holiday or celebration.

    • Carry out an act of kindness.

    • With your parent or legal guardian identify a religion or faith that is different than yours. Identify 2 things that it has in common with your family’s beliefs.

    • Discuss with your parent or legal guardian what it means to be reverent. Tell how you practice being reverent in your daily life.

  • My Safety

    • With permission from your parent or legal guardian, watch the “Protect Yourself Rules” video for the webelos rank.

    • Identify items in your house that are hazardous & make sure they are stored properly. Identify on the package where it describes what to do if someone is accidentally exposed to them.

    • Identify ways you and your family keep your home or meeting space safe.

    • Complete the “Be Prepared For Natural Events” worksheet. Complete a worksheet for at least 2 natural events most likely to happen near where you live.