Webelos Career Arrow

Step 3 Procure Your Arrows

Your total arrow length should be at least 10 inches longer than your measurement from step 2 to accommodate for fletching, sinew ties and arrow point.  A 28” arrow was completely filled with 19 activity pins.

If you intend to purchase your arrows, buy EARLY (about 3 months before crossover).  The rush typically starts in mid-February.  If you are making your own, the same measurements apply, but allow more time for arrow construction. 

Get your materials early and if possible, purchase at least 1 extra arrow to use as a test (of for that scout that your didn't think would be able to make the requirements).  This will add to your cost and time overhead, but be really worth it in the end. (I wasn’t completely pleased with the way my first arrow turned out using the instructions as written and changed activity badge colors for the rest).  Our arrows were purchased from Arrow of Light Awards (http://www.arrow-of-light-awards.com/) who have really great pieces at decent prices.  I ordered 3 months early and was able to get some $10 arrows that looked beautiful when completed.