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Den Leader Training: Purpose, Responsibilities, and Planning

This training program covers the objectives of understanding Cub Scouting, den leader roles, conducting meetings, field trips, record-keeping, behavior issues, and having fun in scouting. It emphasizes leadership skills, uniforming, program and pack planning, and essential elements of successful den meetings. Participants learn about den leader and assistant roles, leadership skills, uniforming importance, planning steps, and resources for pack and den meetings. The curriculum includes annual and monthly planning meetings, den and pack meeting guides, and tips for successful den meetings. The training focuses on creating engaging and organized den meetings with shared leadership and incorporating fun elements for the boys.

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Den Leader Training: Purpose, Responsibilities, and Planning

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  1. Den Leader Training

  2. Objectives • To discuss the purposes of the program • To learn what a den leader does • To plan and conduct a den meeting • To plan a field trip (Go See It for Tiger Cubs) • To learn about advancement and record keeping • To discuss behavior issues • To have fun

  3. Purpose of the Program • Beginning and continuing steps in Cub Scouting • Age-based activities • Family-centered activities • Den-centered leadership • Introduction to and developing with the fun of Scouting • Higher level of self-reliance (for Webelos Scouts) • Getting ready for Boy Scouts (for Webelos Scouts)

  4. The Den Leader • Gives leadership to den program planning • Works with adult partners (Tiger Cubs) or an assistant and den chief • Helps or makes sure that the boys advance • Maintains den records • Works with other pack leaders • Participates in pack program planning • Attends monthly roundtables • Approves advancement (Webelos)

  5. The Assistant Den Leader • Provides support to the den leader • Serves as a backup leader • Attends pack meetings • Assists in program planning

  6. Leadership Skills • Shared leadership • Teamwork • Cooperation • Communication • Working with boys • Attitude • Setting the example

  7. Uniforming • Sense of belonging • Attention • Identification with Scouting • Webelos Scouts may wear the blueor tan uniform.

  8. Summary • Grade-based and progressive • Adult partners are the key. • Leaders support it. • Leaders set uniforming example. • Adults assist as activity badge counselors (Webelos).

  9. Planning for the Pack and Den • Annual program planning conference • Monthly pack leaders’ meeting • Den meeting planning and preparation • Plan in small segments to be successful.

  10. Nine Elements of Planning 1. Objective 2. Fun 3. Variety 4. Action 5. Boy Appeal 6. Family Appeal 7. Achievement 8. Resources 9. Flexibility

  11. Program Planning Steps 1. Annual pack program planning conference 2. Monthly pack leaders’ planning meetings

  12. Annual Pack Program Planning Conference • Led by the pack chair. • Supported by the pack committee and Cubmaster. • Den leaders and interested parents attend and participate.

  13. Monthly Pack Planning Meeting • Led by the pack chair. • Supported by the pack committee and Cubmaster. • Den leaders and interested parents attend and participate. • Follows a regular order: • Part 1: Evaluating the previous month • Part 2: Finalizing the current month • Part 3: Planning ahead • Part 4: Unit Leadership Enhancements • Part 5: Social time and fellowship

  14. The Scouting Month • Two or more den meetings with leaders and/or adult partners • One outing, activity, or camping experience (or Go See It for Tiger Cubs) • Participation in the pack meeting

  15. Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide • Most important resource for den leaders • One-stop shop for planning den meetings • Introduction to Cub Scouting and den leader responsibilities • Den meeting plans for all ranks • Pack meeting plans • References and resources

  16. Using the Den Plans • Two types of den meeting plans are provided. • A school year’s worth of plans: • Focused on path to advancement. • Should be followed in order. • Assumes a September start and May transition with continued summer activities. • Assumes two den meetings are held per month. • Additional for dens needing more meetings: • Used in any order. • Focused on electives.

  17. Den Meetings • Before the Meeting • Gathering • Opening • Business Items • Activities • Closing • After the Meeting

  18. Before the Meeting • Review and make final preparations. • Consult the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide. • Review materials and preparation needed early and often.

  19. Gathering • Have something for them to do: • Game • Puzzle • Magic • Outdoor activity • Supervision is important!

  20. Opening • Opening ceremony of some type: • Flag ceremony (always) • Cub Scout motto • Song • Den yell • Prayer

  21. Business Items • Character Connection for monthly Core Values • Pack meeting preparation • Prepare for special den activities • Verify home assignment completion

  22. Activities • Advancement and electives • Defined in the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide.

  23. Closing • Awards and recognition • Reminders (upcoming events and home assignments) • Den leader’s minute • Brief closing ceremony • Cleanup

  24. After the Meeting • Review this meeting. • Plan/review the next meeting. • Clean up. • Relax.

  25. Great Den Meetings . . . • Are planned well in advance • Operate with shared leadership • Use the boys’ handbooks and Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide as the primary guides • Follow the den meeting plans from the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide • Anticipate any behavior problems • Are FUN!

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