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Arrow of Light – 5th Grade

Citizenship 

Required

Snapshot of adventure

Volunteering to make your community and country better is part of being both a Scout and a good citizen. This Adventure may only have two requirements, but the goal is for you to take an active part in identifying and planning a service project, not just participating in one. This will help you in the future as you learn how to plan and conduct service projects in Scouts BSA.

Safety Moment

Prior to any activity, use Scouting America’s SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.

All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals.

Watch this video about Service Projects in Cub Scouting (6:44)

Be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines.

To assist in the safe delivery of the program you may find specific safety items that are related to requirements for the Adventure.

Before starting this Adventure complete the following:

Use the Service Project Planning Checklist to plan your den or pack service project.
Review the SAFE Project Tool Use is an at-a-glance reference for service projects, not crafts. It includes age guidelines for tools and types of allowed activities allowed for service projects.

During the Adventure

Give time for proper training on the use of the tools that will be used to complete the project to all youth and adults.
Provide continuous, qualified adult supervision and discipline during the project.
Following all manufacturer’s literature and age and skill restrictions shall supersede the recommendations in the publication. If there is a conflict, leaders shall follow the most restrictive guidelines.

Complete the following requirements

Activities to fulfill these requirements are listed below. Choose one activity for each requirement to complete Citizenship .

Requirement 1

Identify a community service project that your patrol or pack could accomplish. Use Scouting America’s SAFE Checklist and develop a plan to conduct the service project safely.

Requirement 2

Participate in a service project for a minimum of two hours or multiple service projects for a total of two hours.

Requirement 1

Identify a community service project that your patrol or pack could accomplish. Use Scouting America’s SAFE Checklist and develop a plan to conduct the service project safely.

Choose one of the following:

Arrow of Light – 5th Grade

Service Project Planning

Indoor

Cub Scouts learn how to safely plan a service project.

Requirement 2

Participate in a service project for a minimum of two hours or multiple service projects for a total of two hours.

Choose one of the following:

Arrow of Light – 5th Grade

10,000 for the Troops – Arrow of Light

Indoor

Cub Scouts participate in a special nation-wide project to create holiday cards for military personnel. Please have letters mailed to the Scouting America National Service Center by November 7, 2025.