The Arrow of Light Ceremony is a special event requiring special attention to detail and meaningful script. This ceremony is intended for Webelos Scouts, and is a memorable way to celebrate their achievements and recognize them for their hard work. Here is an overview of what is needed for a successful Arrow of Light Ceremony, as well as a comprehensive script.

Requirements for an Arrow of Light Ceremony

The following are the requirements for a successful Arrow of Light Ceremony:

• Ceremony Table with awards and pins (one each of blue, yellow, green, and white)
• Four candles, one each of blue, yellow, green, and white, standing on the table
• Flag Ceremony (with flags representing the United States, your state, your Chartered Organization, and your Pack)
• A Scoutmaster Call to Attention or similar phrase
• The Pledges of Allegiance and Scout Oath/Law in unison
• The Webelos Colors
• The Cubmaster’s Talk
• Presentation of the Arrow of Light Award
• The Investiture part of the ceremony
• The Closing Ceremony (a Scoutmaster Call to Attention or a similar phrase)

Script for an Arrow of Light Ceremony

The following is the comprehensive script for an Arrow of Light Ceremony:

1. Opening Ceremony:

   • Leader: Scouts, parents and leaders, please rise for the Presentation of Colors.
   • Several scouts carry the flags in, and everyone recites the Pledge of Allegiance.
   • Leader: Scouts, please be seated.
   • Leader: Let us bow our heads in prayer.
   • Leader: (Conduct prayer)
   • Leader: (Light the white candle)

2. Cubmaster’s Talk:

   • Cubmaster: Tonight we celebrate the achievement of the Arrow of Light Award.
   • Cubmaster: (Explain the meaning of the award to the audience.)
   • Cubmaster: Tonight we will present this award to (Webelos scout’s name).

3. Arrow of Light Award Presentation:

   • Cubmaster: I am proud to present the Arrow of Light Award to (Webelos scout’s name).
   • Cubmaster: (Present the award to the scout).
   • Cubmaster: (Explain the significance of the award).

4. Investiture:

   • Cubmaster: (Webelos scout’s name), will you now accept the responsibility of your new rank?
   • Webelos Scout: I do.
   • Cubmaster: Please kneel here in front of the candle representing the Arrow of Light.
   • Cubmaster: (Light the blue candle)
   • Cubmaster: Please repeat after me:
   • Cubmaster: I, (Webelos scout’s name), do affirm that I will continue to do my best as I take the responsibility of the Arrow of Light award.
   • Cubmaster: (Light the yellow candle)
   • Cubmaster: Please repeat after me:
   • Cubmaster: I, (Webelos scout’s name), will continue to prepare to become a Boy Scout by living by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law.
   • Cubmaster: (Light the green candle)
   • Cubmaster: Please repeat after me:
   • Cubmaster: I, (Webelos scout’s name), will continue my journey of scouting by learning the skills I need to be successful in Boy Scouting.
   • Cubmaster: (Light the white candle)

5. Closing Ceremony:

   • Cubmaster: This ceremony is now closed.
   • Leader: Scouts, please stand for the closing ceremony.
   • Leader: Please repeat after me the Cub Scout Promise.
   • Cubmaster: (Recite the Cub Scout Promise)
   • Leader: Please repeat after me the Scout sign.
   • Cubmaster: (Make the Scout sign)
   • Leader: Please repeat after me the Scout salute.
   • Cubmaster: (Give the Scout salute)
   • Leader: Please repeat after me the Scout Motto.
   • Cubmaster: (Recite the Scout Motto)
   • Leader: Please repeat after me the Scout Slogan.
   • Cubmaster: (Recite the Scout Slogan)
   • Leader: Please repeat after me the twelve points of the Scout Law.
   • Cubmaster: (Recite the twelve points of the Scout Law)
   • Leader: Please be seated.
   • Leader: Scouts, this ceremony is now officially closed.

The Arrow of Light Ceremony is an integral part of Cub Scouting and a major milestone in a Cub Scout’s journey. It is important to ensure that the ceremony is well planned and conducted properly so that all participants will have a meaningful and memorable experience.