Arrow of Light Award

As of 2024, this award is now a standard rank in Cub Scouts.
See this page for more information.

The highest award in Cub Scouts is earned by 5th graders that have been active participants in their den and are ready to join a Scouts BSA troop. Many of the requirements for the Arrow of Light are intended to familiarize the scout with the Scouts BSA program and show the next step to take in scouting.

Scouts earning the Arrow of Light patch have also completed nearly all Joining requirements for Scouts BSA so they have a head start on their Scouting trail.
The award patch is worn as an Arrow of Light scout and as a Scouts BSA youth member - adults wear the square knot symbol.
Knot Description: Red on green knot on tan background with yellow border.

Rank Requirements:

1. Complete each of the following six Arrow of Light required adventures with your den or family:
   1. Bobcat
   2. Outdoor Adventurer
   3. Personal Fitness
   4. Citizenship
   5. First Aid
   6. Duty to God
2. Complete two Arrow of Light elective adventures of your den or family's choosing from this list: Champions for Nature, Cycling, Engineer, Estimations, Fishing, High Tech Outdoors, Into the Wild, Into the Woods, Knife Safety, Paddle Craft, Race Time, Summertime Fun, Swimming