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Instructions
Cub Scout Leader Specific
• To discuss the purposes of Webelos program
• To learn what a Webelos den leader does
• To plan and conduct a Webelos den meeting
• To learn about Webelos advancement and recordkeeping
• To discuss Webelos behavior issues
• To have fun with Webelos
Objectives
• Beginning or continuing in Webelos• Age-based activities• Den centered leadership with adult
assistance• Higher level of self-reliance• Getting ready for Boy Scouts
Purpose of the Webelos Program
• Helps the den get organized• Gives leadership to den
program planning• Shares leadership with
assistant and den chief• Makes sure that the boys advance• Works with other pack leaders• Approves advancement• Participates in pack program planning• Attends monthly roundtables
The Webelos Den Leader
Effective communication
Understanding of boys
Ability to work with pack leadership
Good attitude
Good example
Enthusiasm
Cooperative
Scout Spirit
Leadership Skills
Team player
It provides a sense of belonging.
It gets attention.It provides identification with
Scouting.Webelos Scouts may wear the
blue or tan uniform (family choice).
Uniform
Summary
It is grade-based and progressive.Adults assist as activity badge
counselors.Leaders support uniforming.Leaders set the example with their
own uniforms.
Planning in the Pack and Den
Monthly activity badges and activitiesMonthly pack leaders’ meetingAnnual program-planning conferenceDen meeting planning and preparationPlan in small segments to be successful
The Webelos Month
Three or four den meetingsAn outing or camping experienceThe pack meeting
Webelos Den Meetings
Before the meeting
Gathering
Opening
Activity badge fun
Preparation
Closing
After the meeting
Before the meeting
Review and make final preparations
While Scouts Gather
Have something for them to do:GameCraftPuzzleScout skills
Opening
Opening ceremony of some type
Song
Den yell
Scout Oath or Law
Flag ceremony
Activity Badge Fun
Activity badge-related activities
Webelos badge preparation
Preparation for special den activities
Preparation
For pack meetings
For goodwill projects
For outdoor activities
For camping
Closing
Announcements
Reminders
Brief closing with an inspirational message
Cleanup
After the Meeting
Review the meeting.
Plan/review next meeting with assist and den chief.
Clean up.
Relax.
Great Webelos Den MeetingsAre planned well in advance
Operate with shared leadership
Use the Webelos Handbook, Webelos Leader Guide, Cub Scout Leader How-to-Book, and Boys’ Life
Use the pack’s people resources
Anticipate any behavior problems
Are FUN!
Let’s Plan a Webelos Den
Meeting
Encouragement and recognition of achievement
Grade-related
Webelos den leader encourages, ensures, and approves advancement
Webelos Advancement
Webelos Advancement
Bobcat badge
Webelos activity badges
Webelos badge
Compass points emblem
Arrow of Light
Physical Skills
Aquanaut Athlete Fitness Sportsman
Mental Skills
Artist Scholar Showman Traveler
Community Activity
Citizen Communicator Family Member Readyman
Technology
Craftsman Engineer Handyman Scientist
Outdoor
Forester Geologist Naturalist Outdoorsman
Webelos Advancement
Recognition
ImmediateWebelos colors
At pack meetingActivity badgesCompass points emblem
Belt loops and pinsAcademics and Sports
Earning the Webelos Badge
Eight total requirements
Complete three activity badgesFitness (Physical Skills)Citizen (Community)One from any of the three other groups:
Outdoor ActivitiesMental SkillsTechnology
Earning Compass Points
EmblemEarn 4 activity badges after Webelos badge
Compass pointsEarn 4 additional activity badges
Earning the Arrow of Light
Six months in the den since completing the 4th grade or becoming 10 years old
Know requirements to become a Boy Scout
8 activity badges, including 3 for Webelos badge
Troop: visit meeting, outdoor activity, visit SM
Webelos campout or day hike
Character ConnectionHonesty
Record Keeping
Webelos Activities
Pack meeting participation
Activity-badge-relatedoutings
Good Turn
Webelos Activities
Camping!Pack overnightersFamily campingWebelos den campingTwilight CampResident camp - Bovay Scout RanchBoy Scout troop joint campouts
Webelos Activities
Tour Permits
Sports & Academics Program(Beltloops & Pins)
Art
And Culture
Astronomy Chess Citizenship Collecting Communicating
Computers Language Geography Geology
Heritages Map and Compass
Mathematics Music Science Weather Wildlife Conservation
Archery BB Shooting Badminton
Baseball Basketball Bicycling Bowling Fishing Flag Football Golf
Physical
Fitmess
Roller Skating
Snow Skiing Soccer Softball Swimming Table Tennis
World Conservation BSA Physical Fitness Award BSA Crime Prevention Leave No Trace Award USA Heritage Award
Summertime ward Donor Awareness Good Turn for America Conservation Good Turn Boy’s Life Say Yes to Reading
US Scouting Service Project Scouting the Web Award Quality Unit Award Recruiter Patch Religious Embelm
Emergency Preparedness Patch
Whtittling Chip The Texas Badge Outdoor Activity Award Criminal Justic Badge
Additional Awards
Start early.
Visit troop meetings.
Organize joint den/troop campouts.
Visit troop activities and camporees.
Discuss options with adults and boys.
Explain that not all boys will go tothe same troop.
Encourage completing the Arrow of Light.
Encourage movement to Boy Scouts of Webelos Scouts and parents.
Webelos-to-Scout Transition
Webelos Scouts are BoysNine and 10 years old
Inquisitive but growing
School is now routine; boys are looking for new challenges
Some are new to Scouting, some are previous Cub Scouts
Build trust
They have a new leader – you!
Webelos Scouts are Boys
Parental involvement is needed.
They need hands-on projects.
More independence should be expected of the boys
Follow the Code of Conduct in meetings and other locations
Teach individual responsibility
The Denner and Assistant Denner
Boy leadership
Help the den leader
Keep order
May lead activities
Elected by the den
Denner service teacher responsibility
The Den ChiefBoy Scout, Venturer, or Varsity Scout
leadership position
Older boy influence
Helps the den leader
Leads activities
Positive attitude
Leads by example
Cubmaster Award
Cub Scout Den Leader Award
Webelos Den Leader Award
Cub Scouter Award
Tiger Cub Den Leader Award
Leader Recognition
TenureComplete one year as a registered WL
TrainingFast Start for WL onlineYouth Protection onlineWebelos Leader SpecificNLEWLOT4 Roundtables or University of Scouting or Akela’s Trail
7 Performance Commitments
Webelos Leader Recognition
Six Great Leader SecretsBe tolerate – not everyone shows
up
Boys need a fast-moving program
Alternate energetic activities with quiet ones
Hands-on activities are better than lectures.
Boys will learn self-control when given guidelines
Guide boys to Boys Scouts
Bovay
Scout Day
Pushmobile
Webelos Woods
District Dinner
Derby Day
Twilight Camp
Local Information Sources
Fast StartYouth Protection TrainingNew Leader Essentials Leader Specific Training:
– Tiger Leader– Den Leader and Asst.– Webelos Leader and Asst.– Pack Committee– Cubmaster
Supplemental TrainingOLSWLBALOO
RoundtableWood BadgeAkela’s Trail
University of ScoutingSafe Swim/Safety Afloat
Hazardous WeatherPhilmont Scout Ranch
Moody Gardens
Naturalist Badge
Space Center Houston
Scientist Badge
Armand Bayou Nature Center
Naturalist Badge
Forester Badge
Overnight Camping
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Engineer Badge
Forester Badge
Geologist Badge
Naturalist Badge
Scientist Badge
Astronomy Belt Loop
Geology Belt Loop
Science Belt Loop
Weather Belt Loop
Houston Arbortum and Nature Center
Naturalist BadgeForester Badge
Houston Health Museum
Citizen Badge
Readyman Badge
Fitness Badge
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling
Geology Belt Loop
Overnighters
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