Cub Scout Den Leader Training

Cub Scout Den Leader Position Description

The responsibilities of the Cub Scout den leader can be summarized as:

1. Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure their den is an active and successful part of the pack.

2. Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant den leader and den chief.

3. Attend the pack leaders' meetings.

4. Lead the den at the monthly pack meeting and pack activities.

   See the Cub Scout Leader Book for additional information concerning the responsibilities of this position.

Elements of a Good Cub Scout Den Meeting

1. The meeting begins and ends on time.
2. The meeting lasts no longer than an hour and 15 minutes.
3. The meeting includes all seven parts of a den meeting.
4. A trained den leader conducts the meeting with help from the trained assistant den leader and the trained den chief.
5. Cub Scouts and leaders are properly uniformed.
6. Before the meeting begins, all equipment and materials are ready for use.
7. A well-planned, written program is conducted.
8. Activities are related to the monthly theme and the next pack meeting.
9. Projects are started, to be finished at home with help from family members.
10. Opportunities for self-expression are provided through ceremonies, songs, skits, games, stunts, puzzles, and crafts.
11. The meeting program allows for a change in pace, alternating loud and quiet activities.
12. The leaders manage boy behavior.  The boys show proper respect for the leaders and the den chief.
13. Boys bring their handbooks to each meeting.
14. Den records are accurate and kept up-to-date.
15. The Cub Scout ideals, including the Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack, are emphasized.
16. The Cub Scouts have fun.  

TRAINING SCHEDULE

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