Remember the Beltloops are for the scout doing their best to learn about the sport or academic activity, and by putting the new techniques to practice with fellow scouts, in their community, or working with an adult.

The Archery Beltloop and Pin can be awarded only by a certified Cub Scout Archery director at a BSA approved camp.

Archery, like BB-gun shooting, is a camp program. Boys can earn archery recognition items only at council/district day camp, resident camp, or council-managed family camping programs.

To be a qualified and trained archery range supervisor, adults must take part in an archery supervisor training program conducted by the local council with the help of a National Camping School-certified field sports director or a National Archery Association (NAA) instructor.

Although archery programs are not permitted at den and pack activities, leaders can help parents understand the importance of training and encourage attendance of boys at Cub Scout camps that offer this training.

CUB SCOUT SPORTS FOR CAMP ONLY

Shooting Sports for Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Parents in Camp, No. 13-550, has been developed for those who will give guidance to Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts in learning BB-gun and archery shooting-sports skills while in camp.

The Archery beltloop and pin can only be awarded with approval of the camp director to Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts who earn them at a BSA facility range.

Complete These Three Requirements For The Archery Beltloop:

1. Explain the rules for safe archery that you have learned in the district/council camp or activity you are attending with your leader or adult partner.

2. Demonstrate to your leader or adult partner good archery shooting techniques,including the stance and how to nock the arrow, establish the bow, draw, aim, release, follow-through and retrieve arrows.

3. Practice shooting at your district or council camp for the time allowed.