Remember the Pins 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 BB gun shooting 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.

1. Explain the parts of a bow and demonstrate how to string the bowstring in a proficient manner.

2. Demonstrate how to properly use archery equipment, including arm guards, finger tabs, and quivers and explain about proper clothing.

3. Develop proficient shooting techniques by practicing for three hours.

4. Learn the correct scoring techniques for target archery.

5. Make a poster that emphasizes the four whistle codes.

6. Draw to scale or set up an archery range.

7. Shoot 30 arrows from a distance of 30 feet at a target and score at least 50 points, or shoot 30 arrow from a distance of 90 feet and score at least 30 points.

8. Help make a type of target for the camp archery range.

9. Show how to put away and properly store archery equipment.

10. Tell five facts about an archer in history or literature.

Archery Qualifications for Award Certificate

Before firing the Pro Archer course, the camper is to complete the following:

• Explain how to string your bow and explain the use of archery equipment.

• Be able to list and discuss nine points in "Shooting Techniques".

Pro Archer Level

Shoot five groups (three arrows per group) trying to group each set within a circle the size of the nine-ring. (No specific score is required.)