looking for ceremonial arrow

[pswistak 10]

I am a new WebII den leader and am looking for an inexpensive arrow to present the boys at crossover. I'v seen a few online, but they are rather expensive. I'm not sure the pack will be able to afford spending that kind of money. Any suggestions?

[johndaigler 10]

Have you checked your local Scout Store? Or Scoutstuff? Other than that I'd check out discountish camping and sports stores - Dicks, Bass Outlet, etc.

 

jd

[WDleader 10]

if you can get some arrow heads, you can go to an archery shop and buy wodeen arrows and make your own fairly cheap. Tjis is what I did.

[pswistak 10]

I did see some nice things online- but again price will be a factor. I am not very crafty but will see if I can convince one of the other parents to make our own. Thanks for the feedback!

[Prairie_Scouter 10]

There's a place in Montana that has Native American craftsmen who make replica arrows that are very nice. Because they are replicas, they aren't very expensive, relatively. We used them last year for our Webelos AOL awards, and everyone really liked them. I think they go for about $15, but because the owner like Scouts, I was able to get them for about $12 each. This is more than the arrows at the Scout store, but depending on how you're using them, the Scout Store arrows look more like toys. They have a kit for a more realistic arrow, but I found it to be kind of "ok". The ones I found have cedar shafts, real turkey feathers, and bone arrowheads. If you'd like me to dig up the link, send me an email and I'd be happy to do so.

[Prairie_Scouter 10]

Oh, BTW, we had the parents of the Webelos Scouts pay for the supplies, and then I did the woodworking to make the awards, and added the arrows. I can send you a pic if you're looking for ideas.

[pswistak 10]

Picture would be great-

I emailed you with my email address

THank you

[pswistak 10]

Picture would be great-

I emailed you with my email address

THank you

[pswistak 10]

Picture would be great-

I emailed you with my email address

THank you

[cubbingcarol 10]

Okay Pswistak, we get the picture!! LOL!!

[watercub 10]

We started the ceremonial arrow thing last year. Parents paid for them and we kept them as a surprise (being the first time...) The Web II's thought it was cool, but the payoff is that the younger Scouts WANT THE ARROW! So, we'll see if this boosts the number of boys earning AOL and (cross fingers) crossing over.

 

We got the arrows off of the 'Net and were very pleased with the product.

[pamchuckm 10]

We made the arrows shown in the document below.

http://www.arkie.net/~pow-wow/arrow.pdf

[Cubmaster Jerry 10]

We have used the same arrow as pamchuckm. Find out if someone is handy with a router and cut the AOL emblem out in a piece of oak. Clear coat it and hang the arrow in eye hooks below. It looks great!

[Cubmaster Mike 10]

We found that Grey Owl Crafts is a good source. They are the official supplier of the stuff you see in the Scout catalog and they have HUGE amounts of other indian crafts and ceremonial wear in the catalog.

 

Their ordering system is fast and their paper catalog is really cool. Here is the link to their ceremonial arrows and other crafts

 

http://www.greyowlcrafts.com/scouting/craftprojects.htm

 

CMM

[pswistak 10]

Thank you all for your suggestions and ideas.