The Webelos Den is beginning to look a bit like a Boy Scout Patrol. Instead of working on a monthly theme, the program is now based on a set of 20 activity badges. The Webelos work on their activities during their den meetings, or on field trips. There are community service components, physical fitness components, learning new skills and expanding on skills already touched upon. 

Another aspect of the Webelos Den is that they are beginning to camp with the Boy Scouts, by attending their activities on day trips or camping with them on weekend trips. These may be done in conjunction with a Troop that they will join, or as a District or Council event, such as a Fall Camporee, or a Spring Webelos Wood event. 

Den Leaders will now want to plan the year around the required Activity Badges for achieving the Webelos badge during their first year, and for achieving the Arrow of Light Award during their second year. Webelos Scouts attend Cub Scout camp, but may also expand their stay with a Webelos overnight. During his 5th grade year, a Webelos Scout “graduates” into the Adventure of Boy Scouts!