The Whispering Winds.       (four volunteers from the audience, selected in advance)

North Wind:  I am the North Wind. I wish you truth. I have always been near and seen how much fun you have had as Cub Scouts. Now as Webelos Scouts, I see you living up to the Scout Oath. I stand with you and I am proud of you.

South Wind:  I am the South Wind. I wish you good Scouting. Over hill and valley, I have carried stories of you and your experiences. As Cub and Webelos Scouts, I have been beside you listening to your laughter. We have run fast through the woods and I, too, am proud of you. I send gentle gales to accompany you as you navigate ahead into a Scout Troop.

East Wind:  I am the East Wind. I wish you sight. I have cleared the night sky so that you might witness all of the flickering stars. I wish to continue to clear away those clouds so that in living the Scout Oath, your actions will shine bright for all to see. You are a credit to your Den and Pack. I am proud to stand by your side as you reach the bank of the river.

West Wind:  I am the West Wind. I wish you wisdom. I know of how you have grown in Scouting, but you did not do this alone! You did not walk the Cub Scout trail by yourself. Each of you had the wonderful help and guidance of your parents. Thank you parents. Parents, I charge you to continue to help your Scout mature through Scouting. They will still need your help. Webelos, I stand by your side with the pride of your parents as we step towards the River of Growth together.

All Winds:  (All in unison.)
We will always swirl deep in your hearts.
We wish you luck in the years to come.
We will be forever fellowship in the great outdoors.

(Reader off stage)

(Oath and Law)

Once again the spirit of Akela, the Wolf has called us together. The Path of Akela that was opened to us only a short while ago is drawing near to an end for these Webelos here tonight. It is time for them to take the final steps of their journey along this path.
My younger Scouts, until now you have been walking Cub Scout trail. For your time as a Cub Scout, these has been enough to guide you along this path of which you have traveled with the help of your Den Leaders and your parents. Along a new path you will begin to guide yourselves and so you must use the Scout Oath and Law to help guide your steps.

If you are ready to accept the Oath and Law, turn now and thank your Den and Pack Leaders for the help they have given you all these years. These leaders have done their job well, for you are here ready to step closer to Scouts BSA. Be tested now by reciting the Scout Oath. (Scouts recite the Scout Oath with sign as a group.) The Scout Oath is the map for the path ahead, but to use this map, you must orient it by the compass of the Scout Law. ( Scout recite the Scout Law, with sign )

(Arrows)

You will now each be given an arrow from the OA quiver. Scouts hold your arrows upwards towards the night sky. This arrow is like the Scout Oath. As the Oath has three parts, so does the arrow. Your duty to God is the arrow's shaft that gives strength to the arrows flight and sends the point to its mark. The point of the arrow is your duty to your country and neighbors. The point sent to its mark by God’s strength, is protection from harm and provision of aid to those who need it. The feathers, the fletchings, of the arrow are your duty to yourself. They provide stability to the arrow so it will fly true to its mark. If the  feathers, the fletchings, are damaged, the arrow will fly foul and miss it mark. The arrows that you hold now in your hand are not true Arrows of Light since they are made of lifeless material. Instead you are what make up the living Arrows of Light.  Scouts now place your arrow beside the Fire of Friendship.

(Candles)

The light for you as living arrows is the light cast from the candles representing the Seven Virtues of Life or Arrows of Light. The arrow has seven rays, one for each day of the week. Each Scout will now light a candle (One candle is lit as each word is read.)
Light the candle of Wisdom, Courage, Self Control, Justice, Faith, Hope and Love.
(if  less than seven scouts, some scout lite two candles, if more than seven Scouts, put out a candle and add: Scout Oath, Law, Duty to God, Duty to Country Duty to Self ... to have each Scout light one candle)

Webelos reflect on these lights as they are put out, remember you are now the living Arrows of Light.

(Bow)

Let us test from where these Scouts have come. Parents tonight your Scout have become living Arrows of Light. To be of any use, an arrow must fly from the bow. You parents and families of these Scouts are the bows in which is placed in your hands. Show by pulling the string back that you are willing to always be there to support your Scout in all of their Scouting lives.

I now pronounce you Arrow of Light Scouts

Now your Pack will present you with the Arrow of Light. 

(Note: Parents are on stage for the AOL  ceremony at the Bow testing. Parents are not on stage for the Bridging ceremony. Thus if going from the AOL ceremony directly to the Bridging ceremony, parents should take the scout's AOL awards with them)  

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It is normal for the Pack to provides Awards:

AOL Normal Awards:
   AOL Cloth Patch for the Tan Uniform
  AOL Award Card
  AOL Mom pin

Optional, but good to have:
   8x11 AOL Certificate
  AOL Cloth Patch for the Blue Uniform for Shadow Box or just a keep sake. (Second one)

Optional up to Pack:

  Keepsake Arrow of Light Arrow.  See web for samples of colors and symbols. 

(Not recommended :   Metal youth AOL pin, puts holes in the Uniform and is too large and heavy )