Earning the Webelo's Badge and Arrow of Light

For the past few years Connor has enjoyed being involved in the Cub Scout program at church (and school--for his first two years) He's had a goal to earn his Webelo's badge and the Arrow of Light. These past few months he's worked hard to complete that goal.

In August, after cramming to finish a few last requirements, Connor earned the Cub Scouts Webelo badge.

Connor and his scouting leaders--Joel Taylor, Michael Fisher and Jon McClure. These guys have been wonderful at encouraging and inspiring him to keep at his goals. Bro. McClure, in particular was wonderful, one night he spent over a half hour talking with him and passing off requirements over the phone. Thanks so much Jon, that is above and beyond the call of duty. (Disregard the Tenderfoot badge on the uniform....he borrowed Ryan's old scout uniform.)

One month later, he's cramming again, this time to finish up a campout for the outdoorsman activity pin so he could earn his Arrow of Light. He had to pitch a tent and sleep in it overnight. In all fairness, he wanted to do this much earlier, but due to various circumstances, if just didn't happen till a night or two before the deadline (it was now Barry and my turn to do the cramming). It was a cold and windy night, Ryan helped Connor pitch the tent and Cailin stayed the night with him. (Barry had to work midnights) While I was in bed I had fun listening to them talk and laugh before sleepiness finally overcame them. They claimed that they stayed warm and had a wonderful night.

Barry is given the opportunity to put on the Arrow of Light pin that Connor worked hard at earning.

Being welcomed by his new scout leaders, Sis. Izzy Kirby,as the 11 year old scout leader and Bro. Mike Turpin, the Boy Scout pack leader.