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Arrow of Light is the final badge of rank in Cub Scouting for 5th graders. The Arrow of Light adventures are designed to prepare Cub Scouts to join a Scouts BSA Troop. This page outlines important information and events specific to AOL Scouts and their transition over to a Scouts BSA Troop.
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Arrow of Light Cub Scouts who have completed their rank requirements will transition over from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA around February to March of their AOL year. They will "crossover" from Cub Scouts and "cross-in" with their Scouts BSA Troop in two separate ceremonies.
Details of this year's AOL Crossover and Cross-In ceremonies follow.
This is the Cub Scout ceremony celebrating the AOL Scouts' accomplishments and their graduation from the Cub Scout program.
Date: Sat. 2/7/2025 (during Blue & Gold)
Time: TBD
Location: TBD (possibly off-site or possibly on-site at Neighborhood Alliance Church, 301 Markham Woods Road, Longwood, FL 32779)
Attire: Full Class A uniform
RSVP & Signup: RSVP and sign up to volunteer and/or donate food will be shared closer to the event
* Arrive earlier if volunteering and/or bringing food. See signup sheets for those times.
This is the Troop ceremony welcoming the newly graduated AOLs as they transition into our brother/sister Scouting America (BSA) Troops, Troop 854 (boys) or Troop 529 (girls).
Date: TBA
Time: 7:30pm to 9pm
Location: Neighborhood Alliance Church, 301 Markham Woods Road, Longwood, FL 32779
Attire: Full Class A uniform
Info: More information will be shared once it is available
* Arrive a few minutes early as ceremony starts promptly.
First Troop Meeting for New Scouts to Troop 854 and Troop 529
TBA
First Troop Campout for New Scouts to Troop 854 and Troop 529
Fri. 3/6/2026 through Sun. 3/8/2026
Cub Scout Pack 529 is affiliated with Scouts BSA brother and sister troops which serve youth in 5th through 12th grades: the boys' troop is Troop 854 and the girls' troop is Troop 529. Both Troops meet on Tuesday nights at the same location as our Cub Scout Pack at Neighborhood Alliance Church. Check out their Facebook page for some highlights of their activities.
Before the first AOL/Troop campout, the Troops will host an Open House and representative(s) from the Troop(s) may also briefly visit with the AOL Den during a den or pack meeting to discuss what to expect.
Date: Tue. 10/21/2025
Time: 7:30pm to 9pm
Location: Neighborhood Alliance Church
Info & Signup: No sign-up necessary. See how Scouts lead and conduct Troop meetings and will receive the information regarding the upcoming campout with the Troops
Arrow of Light Scouts (and their parents) can participate and camp at a unit-coordinated campout with a Scouts BSA troop they are eligible to join. They must attend as an Arrow of Light den/patrol under the supervision of two deep leadership from their Arrow of Light den/patrol or pack. All Cub Scout camping requirements still apply, including the Arrow of Light den/patrol must have a BALOO trained adult leader in attendance and all of Scouting’s Youth Protection policies apply. AOL Scouts may participate during the day and/or overnight in one of two ways:
With their Arrow of Light Den/Patrol. Arrow of Light Scouts can attend as an Arrow of Light den/patrol under the supervision of two deep leadership from their Arrow of Light den/patrol or pack. The Arrow of Light Scout’s parent or legal guardian(s) may attend with the Arrow of Light den/patrol and their child, either alongside the two-deep leadership or as part of it if they are registered with the pack. Or
As an Individual Scout. Arrow of Light Scouts can attend with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) if the local council coordinates two deep leadership per NCAP Standard HS-502.
Details on the AOL/Troop Campouts and Troop Summer Camp follow.
Weekend Campout BEFORE Crossover
Dates: Fri. 11/14/2025 to Sun. 11/16/2025
Location: US Coast Guard Station in New Smyrna Beach
Info & Signup: Link will be shared once it is available
Activities: TBA
Cost: $42 per Scout; $32 per Adult
What's Included: All Food, Camping & Activities Fees
What Gear Do You Need to Bring: Tent, Sleeping Bag, Water Bottle, change of clothes, flash light
Weekend Campout AFTER Crossover
Dates: Fri. 3/6/2026 to Sun. 3/8/2026
Location: Moss Park
Info & Signup: Link will be shared once it is available
Activities: TBA
Cost: $40 per Scout; $30 per Adult
What's Included: All Food, Camping & Activities Fees
Summer Camp AFTER Crossover
Dates: TBA
Location: TBA
Info & Signup: Link will be shared once it is available
Details: Commitment, deposit, and payment plan information is available on the website. See the website for more information on program activities, FAQs, etc., visit the website. AOLs going into the Troop would be involved in the first year program.
Questions pertaining to our Pack-planned events (Crossover) can be directed to the AOL Den Leaders; our Cubmaster, Ryan Johnston at cubmaster@pack529.us; or our Committee Chair, Samantha Langford at committeechair@pack529.us.
Questions pertaining to any of the Troop-planned events (Cross-In, Fall Campout, Spring Campout, and/or Summer Campout) can be directed to our Pack's Troop Liaison, Rick Stone, at troopliaison@pack529.us. He will field questions and coordinate information gathering/sharing between our Pack and our brother and sister Troops.