In a ceremony held on Monday, March. 10, the eight Senior Webelos of Cub Scout Pack 25, Horseheads, received the Arrow of Light Award. The Arrow of Light is the highest award received in Cub Scouts and an award that moves up with the recipient to Boy Scouts.

The ceremony was held at the Center Street Elementary School and officiated by Pack Cubmaster, Brian Spencer and by longtime Cub Scout volunteer, Christine Gagliardo.  The Cubmaster gave each scout the Boy Scout handshake as his parent pinned the Arrow of Light emblem to his uniform. 

The recipients of the award are Camrin D., Andrew O., Kaleb S., Jacob S., Devon W., Daniel W., Kaden Z. and Kieran Z.  Together, along with their leader, Michael Sherwood, and assistant leaders, Mark Ochab and Dave DePrimo and Den Chief, Dominic M. of Troop 3044, they have been completing the requirements for the Arrow of Light and learning what it means to be a Boy Scout and a good citizen.  The Scouts of Pack 25 have recently completed several community service projects including participation in Scouting for Food and caroling for the Salvation Army Kettle Drive.

To be eligible for the award, a Scout must be active in a Webelos Den for at least six months and have earned the Webelos badge. He must be knowledgeable of the requirements to become a Boy Scout including the oath, law, slogan, and motto as well as understanding the significance of the First Class Scout badge and uniform. The Scout must participate in an outdoor activity with a Boy Scout troop, attend a meeting with the troop, and go on a Webelos campout. He is also required to earn a total of eight activity badges.

The national average for receiving this honor is 71 percent, but 100 percent of this Webelos den earned the award. At the close of the ceremony the eight scouts crossed a ceremonial bridge into Boy Scouts. On the other side of the bridge the scouts were welcomed by Scoutmasters and youth leaders of their new Boy Scout troops.

Scouting is fun with a purpose and the purpose is to raise boys who respect themselves and others, and who have strong character. Pack 25 is dedicated to a lively Cub Scout experience with activities that capture the interest of boys yet are fun for the entire family.
Our PACK has been going strong for over 40 years, due to the dedication of great scouts,  parents, leaders, and the generosity of the Horseheads Community.  Please consider joining our Pack and keep this tradition going.	In Cub Scouting you'll have lots of fun, adventure, and activities with your den and pack. Cub Scouting is more than something you do, it's something you are!  The Pack is all about the boy you are and the person you will become.

Pack 25 is open to all 1^st through 5^th grade boys regardless of school attended.  Our cubs mostly attend Horseheads School District, but all are welcome.

Our pack is about 25 boys organized by dens. 

Each den usually has 6 to 10 boys of the same grade level.  Dens are a great way to make and stay in touch with friends.  Boys may join at any grade, whether or not they’ve been scouts before.

·         1^st-graders are in Tigers

·         2^nd-graders are in Wolves

·         3^rd-graders are in Bears

·         4^th-and 5^th-graders are in Webelos

Our trained leadership is both mothers and fathers, and even a few grandparents!  Single parents are welcome to join the fun.