Webelosfest is an outstanding experience for area Webelos, delivered by the Scouts of Troop and Crew 179, a widely known and successful youth-led Scouts BSA Troop and Venture Crew. Webelos are exposed to Scouts and Venturers aged 11 to 21 presenting and leading small group activities that reinforce many of Scouting core skills and values. Webelosfest is designed to be a fun and exciting event that we hope will inspire the Webelos to continue in a Scouts BSA troop in their community.

WEBELOSFEST SCOUTS BSA MIDWAY
At the Scouts BSA Midway you will meet with our Scouts who will show you many of the traditional Scout skills that have kept youth interested in Scouting and camping for over 100 years. Many of the things you'll see and do here come from requirements in Webelos and Arrow of Light Adventures. Activities on the Midway include:

Patrol Meetings
Each Troop Guide will conduct a Patrol Meeting where the Webelos will choose a patrol name and patrol yell. They will organize up and get ready for a day of adventure.

Fire Building
The Webelos will learn about how to build a safe fire area, what kinds of wood are the best to burn, the difference between tinder, kindling, and fuel, and traditional Scout fire lies. Each Webelos group will have the opportunity to build and start a fire.

Rope Work
Tying knots has been a core Scout Skill since the start of the movement. We will demonstrate how to tie knots and their uses. The Scouts will learn the Square Knot, Two-Half Hitches, and Taut-line Hitch. The Webelos will learn to whip and fuse rope.

Wood Tools
Our Troop Quartermasters will demonstrate how Scouts use Hand Axes, Saws and Pocket Knives while on Camping Trips. We will take the pocketknife pledge and do some whittling. You will earn the Whittling Chip if you haven’t already.

PLAN FOR ADVENTURES
At Webelosfest you will do many activities that include learning skills & requirements from the Scouting Adventure & Webelos Walkabout Adventure Pins.

Webelos Walkabout
Webelos will meet with Scoutmasters and Troop 179 Youth Leaders to complete the requirements for the Webelos Walkabout Adventure including a three-mile hike.

The Scouting Adventure
Webelos will meet with Scoutmasters and Eagle Scouts to complete the requirements of the Scouting Adventure. Arrow of Light Webelos should plan to attend a Troop Meeting where we will start this badge by creating your Webelosfest Patrol.

BACK AT CAMP
After you complete your Adventures there will be numerous games and activities to join in, they will include:

Branding & Leatherworking
A Webelosfest original, the Webelos will receive a piece of leather to make into a necklace decorating it by either using one of our 179 branding irons and/or using leather tolling punch dies.

Camping like a Scout
The Webelos will have the opportunity to spend time at a patrol campsite and see how a Scout campsite is laid out. Join our newest 179 Scouts and help cook desert. Webelos will get a real flavor of life around camp.

Venturing Challenge
There will be a series of games and activities designed to test the Webelos Scouts physical and mental abilities. Challenges there will include Monkey Bridge, Rope Climbing, Atomic Carry, and many more.