Nature-Watch Arrow of Light Cub Scout Kit (Makes 10 Award Arrows)

First, I think it's important to note that these arrows are *not* the same as the BSA-sold arrows you find on Scout Stuff or in the Scout Stores. To be fair, the seller does not claim they are. But the seller doesn't say they aren't, either, so just be aware.The color coding is a creative addition and offers the chance to make personalized arrows for each Scout. This is appreciated. The scheme concentrates on rank badges (Tiger-Webelos) with tape for arrow points and a band for the compass. Leave No Trace, World Conservation, and the Religious pin are also represented. Required activity pins are represented by up to three sets of alternating white/green tape (6 pins total). Arrow points, compass points, Emergency Preparedness, Webelos Outdoor Activity, and the Arrow of Light itself round out the scheme.Fletching tape is used instead of glue, and yes it's easier. The instructions say to apply the fletching tape to the fletching and then put the fletching onto the arrow shaft. I had better results doing the opposite - applying the tape to the shaft and then putting the fletching onto it. This is because the fletching tape is two sided with a red backing on it, and it was very difficult for me to remove the red backing if the tape was on the fletching. Note three 'feathers' per arrow. Since this is a display arrow (indeed, there is no string notch in the arrow shaft) and will be hung on a wall under a plaque, I put the three feathers 90 degrees from each other, leaving a blank where the arrow can rest against a wall. I kind of wish the set included arrow nocks, but that's only for appearance's sake - these are definitely display items and wouldn't be shot from a bow anyway, but to an archer they still look a little abbreviated.The arrowheads are outstanding! More importantly, they all fit well into the notches carved in the shafts. There is sufficient "sinew" included to secure the heads. The instructions say 36" lengths and this is enough to do a good job.Last point - construction of these can be time consuming and, I dare say, tedious. Take your time and work in batches if you are making these in any kind of volume. If you are instead having the Scout do their own arrow, make sure there's plenty of supervision to guard against impatience.So I think these are good quality materials and you have enough flexibility in those materials to tailor these arrows to your Pack's operations.

These are amazingly easy to put together (I had to do 10 =O), and look, feel, and commemorate a Cub's achievements perfectly. Make sure your Advancement is up to date so you can mark all of their achievments!

These came together wonderfully for our Pack. Each parent was to complete their own for their scout before crossing over so all of the arrows turned out to be a little bit unique. They looked great on the Arrow of Light plaques that we made.

We use these kits for our Arrow of Light awards. They turn out fabulous and the new sheets of stickers make it even that much easier to make the arrows. Highly recommend.

Did this for all of my Webelos and everyone loved the kit and putting it together.

We ordered this Arrow of Light Cub Scout Kit and our arrows turned out amazing. The boys and families could not believe how great the arrows look. I am so glad we found this Arrow of Light Kit.

I bought the ten pack for my WEBELOS Den's Arrow of Light Awards. I got the boys' parents together to help assemble them all at once and they turned out great. Easy to use and good quality!

Just want we needed!