Arrow of Light Award Ideas

• The Arrow of Light Award is the highest award a Cub Scout can receive. Brand X Pictures/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images

  If you know a Cub Scout who is preparing to earn his Arrow of Light Award, then you may want to start thinking of specific ways you can administer this award. The Boy Scouts of America provide gift and ceremony ideas for this award, which is the highest award a Cub Scout can earn before advancing to a Boy Scout troop. The Arrow of Light Award recognizes a Cub Scout who has shown mastery of specific Boy Scout skills and traits.

Arrow of Light Pin

• Purchase an official Arrow of Light pin for the Cub Scout. This pin is used in the Arrow of Light Ceremony. During the ceremony, the parents of the Cub Scout are asked to pin the Arrow of Light pin on the Cub Scouts uniform in the center below the Scout's left shirt pocket. This signifies the Cub Scout's crossing over from the Cub Scouts to the Boy Scouts.

Arrow of Light Plaque

• Purchase a customized Arrow of Light Plaque. This is not an official award of the Cub Scouts, but it is an award-gift that a parent, friend or family member can give to the new Boy Scout. There are a variety of Arrow of Light plaques available from online vendors. Many give buyers the option of having the Boy Scout's name printed or engraved on the plaque, along with an arrow.

Arrow of Light Adventure Trip

• Gift a Cub Scout you know with a customized wilderness or camping trip, which you can name "Arrow of Light Adventure Trip." This is a creative gift that a parent, friend or family member can give to the Cub Scout. The trip symbolically recognizes the hard work the Cub Scout has put into earning the Arrow of Light Award--and it gives him an opportunity to put his newly-acquired skills and knowledge to practice. You can customize this trip based upon your budget and time. Consider a weekend camping trip, a day rafting trip or a hiking trip on a mountain.