Den Chief Training. Cub Scout Promise I promise to do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people, and to obey the Law of the

Den Chief Training

Den Chief Training

Cub Scout PromiseI promise to do my best

to do my duty to God and my country,

to help other people,

and to obey the Law of the Pack

The Law of the PackThe Cub Scout follows Akela.

The Cub Scout helps the Pack go.

The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow.

The Cub Scout gives good will.

Welcome toDen Chief Training

• Your role as a Den Chief

• How to work with Cub Scouts or Webelos

Scouts and the den leaders

• Abilities and characteristics of Cub Scouts

• The den meeting and your role in it

• How to lead activities

Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

Cub Scouts Webelos Scouts Boy Scouts

Grade or Age

Meeting Time

Leaders

Program

Advancement



Grade or Age1st - 3rd grade

Ages 6 - 8

Meeting Time

Leaders

Program

Advancement




Ages 6 - 84th & 5th grades

Ages 9 & 10

Meeting Time

Leaders

Program

Advancement





Ages 9 & 10 Ages 11 - 17

Meeting Time

Leaders

Program

Advancement





Ages 9 & 10 Ages 11 - 17

Meeting TimeEarly evening5 or 6 o'clock

Leaders

Program

Advancement





Ages 9 & 10 Ages 11 - 17


Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock

Leaders

Program

Advancement





Ages 9 & 10 Ages 11 - 17



Evenings7 o'clock

Leaders

Program

Advancement





Ages 9 & 10 Ages 11 - 17



Evenings7 o'clock

LeadersDen Leader,

Asst. DL,Den Chief

Program

Advancement





Ages 9 & 10 Ages 11 - 17



Evenings7 o'clock

LeadersDen Leader,

Asst. DL,Den Chief

Den Leader,Asst. DL, Denner,

Den Chief

Program

Advancement





Ages 9 & 10 Ages 11 - 17



Evenings7 o'clock

LeadersDen Leader,

Asst. DL,Den Chief


Den Chief

SPL, PLs, Scoutmaster, ASMs

Program

Advancement





Ages 9 & 10 Ages 11 - 17



Evenings7 o'clock

LeadersDen Leader,

Asst. DL,Den Chief


Den Chief


ProgramGo-see-its, Crafts,

Games, Family fun, Pinewood Derby

Advancement





Ages 9 & 10 Ages 11 - 17



Evenings7 o'clock

LeadersDen Leader,

Asst. DL,Den Chief


Den Chief




Parent-Pal Camping, Skits, new

skills

Advancement



Grade or Age 1st - 3rd gradeAges 6 - 8

4th & 5th gradesAges 9 & 10 Ages 11 - 17

Meeting Time Early evening5 or 6 o'clock


Evenings7 o'clock

LeadersDen Leader,

Asst. DL,Den Chief


Den Chief





skills

Outdoors, Individuality, Leadership

Advancement





Ages 9 & 10 Ages 11 - 17



Evenings7 o'clock

LeadersDen Leader,

Asst. DL,Den Chief


Den Chief





skills


AdvancementTiger, Wolf, Bear.

Den Leader or parent approval



Grade or Age 1st - 3rd gradeAges 6 - 8

4th & 5th gradesAges 9 & 10 Ages 11 - 17

Meeting Time Early evening5 or 6 o'clock


Evenings7 o'clock

LeadersDen Leader,

Asst. DL,Den Chief

Den Leader,Asst. DL, Denner, Den

Chief




Parent-Pal Camping, Skits, new skills


AdvancementTiger, Wolf, Bear. Den

Leader or parent approval

Activity Pins, Webelos badge & Arrow of

Light





Ages 9 & 10 Ages 11 - 17



Evenings7 o'clock

LeadersDen Leader,

Asst. DL,Den Chief

Den Leader,Asst. DL, Denner, Den

Chief




Parent-Pal Camping, Skits, new skills


AdvancementTiger, Wolf, Bear. Den

Leader or parent approval

Activity Pins, Webelos badge & Arrow of

Light

TF to EagleScoutmaster & Board

of Review

The Role of the Den Chief• Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.

• Help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of

Cub Scouting.

• Be the activities assistant in den meeting.

• Set a good example by attitude and uniforming.

• Take part in weekly den meetings.

• Assist the den in its part of the monthly pack

meeting program.

• Be a friend to the boys in the den.

• Meet as needed with the adult leaders of the

den, pack, and troop.

Purposes of Cub ScoutingCharacter development

Spiritual growth

Good citizenship

Sportsmanship and fitness

Family understanding

Respectful relationships

Personal achievement

Friendly service

Fun and adventure

Preparation for Boy Scouts

Resources for Den Chiefs

Den Chief Handbook Cub Scout specific handbooks Cub Scout Leader's How To Book Internet Cub Scout Fun and Activities Book Group Meeting Sparklers Adult Leaders

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Understanding Boys in a Den

Characteristics

Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts

Webelos Scouts

Eager to get into activity but tire or get bored quickly Have more stamina


Webelos Scouts


ClingyMore independent and take on

responsibility


Webelos Scouts



responsibility

Worry about others not liking them Devoted to their friends


Webelos Scouts



responsibility


Very sensitive to differences – get mad when teased

Beginning to understand differences; dislike criticism and teasing, but more

tolerant


Webelos Scouts



responsibility




tolerant

Love to win, hate to lose, and may accuse opponents of cheating

Keen sense of rules, beginning to understand between intentional and

accidental rule breaking


Webelos Scouts



responsibility




tolerant




Sensitive and concerned as to how they are doing

Like praise, but do not want to be singled out


Webelos Scouts



responsibility




tolerant




Sensitive and concerned as to how they are doing

Like praise, but do not want to be singled out

Easily embarrassed and may cry easily A little more control of emotions


Webelos Scouts

Lots of imagination and daydreams Have planning skills; think through projects


Webelos Scouts


Meet life head on and take risks Becoming specialized in what they like to do


Webelos Scouts



Accumulate things Collecting becomes a hobby, although it shifts from one thing to another


Webelos Scouts




Short attention span – ready to move on to another activity quickly

Like to be a part of planning projects, campouts; more organized


Webelos Scouts






Can tell time, but little sense of what time means Improved time management


Webelos Scouts






Can tell time, but little sense of what time means Improved time management

Like being helpful, but on short projects

Like being helpful; can take on longer and more challenging projects

Needs

Abilities

He is just a Cub Scout.

He has many, many characteristics:

He is energetic, curious, noisy, silly,

eager and silly,

But he is full of Cub Scout spirit.

He is that little boy in my den.

He is tomorrow.

He is the future.

And I am his den chief.

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The Den Meeting

Parts of a Den Meeting

1) Before the Meeting

2) Gathering

3) Opening

5) Preparing for other events

4) Activities

6) Closing

7) After the Meeting

Before the Meeting

(before Cub Scouts arrive)

Set-up meeting room

Review the meeting plans with the Den Leader

to be sure everything is ready

Make sure all needed materials are at hand

Gathering(as Cub Scouts are arriving)

Collect dues

Check achievements

Play games

Work on puzzles

Uniform inspections

Teach boys skills

Collect paperwork

(permission slips, Blue and Gold reservations, etc.)

Opening

Roll Call

Uniform inspection

Pledge of Allegiance

Cub Scout Promise or Law of the Pack

Flag Ceremony

Webelos recite Boy Scout Oath and Law

Activities

Games

Crafts

Storytelling

Tricks or Stunts

Skits or Songs

Practice for pack meeting

Preparation for Other Events

Webelos Den overnight campout

Skit or demonstration at Pack Meeting

Den project, field trip, or outing

Business Items

(collect dues, record advancement)

Closing

Flag ceremony

Cub Scout Promise or Law of the Pack

Webelos recite Scout Oath or Law

A closing thought

After the Den Meeting

Talk to the Den Leader about how the den meeting went,

especially what went well and what went poorly.

Discuss plans with the Den Leader

about the next pack or den meeting.

Help with clean-up,

especially encourage the Denner

Parts of a Den Meeting

1) Before the Meeting

2) Gathering

3) Opening

5) Preparing for other events

4) Activities

6) Closing

7) After the Meeting

►A good den meeting doesn’t just happen; it must be planned.

►It is the adult Den Leader’s job to plan the meeting.

►When a Den Chief understands the planning process,

he can contribute suggestions to the plan and

volunteer to assist with parts of the meeting.

►The Den Chief must know the plan for each meeting,

in order to be a good assistant to the Den Leader.

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How to Lead Activities

Let’s Go !

Activities• Songs

• Games

• Sports

• Puzzles

• Tricks

• Stunts

• Skits

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Leading Songs

* Start with your favorite song.

* Make sure that you know it well (PRACTICE).

* Write the words on a poster or chalk board.

* Teach two or three lines at a time.

* You don't have to be a great singer if you have

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Choosing a game

Consider:

Space available

Number of boys

Active vs. quiet (be considerate of your neighbors

Age appropriate (for Cub Scouts, not Boy Scouts)

Use games that will help the Cubs with advancement

PreparationHave the equipment you will need

Know all the rules

Playing Games Give the game a name. Arrange the boys in the proper formation to

play.

Explain the rules and stress playing fairly. Demonstrate: go through the motions. Answer questions

Be the referee, not a player. Include everyone.

Allow noise and shouting but maintain control.

(use the Scout sign)

Stop the game when everyone is having fun.

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Both worn on the left sleeve of your uniform shirt

Den Chief Office Insignia

Den Chief ServiceAward

Webelos Den Chief

Cub ScoutDen Chief

Den Chief Braids

Den Chief Service Award Requirements

1. Serve the pack faithfully for one full year.

2. Attend Den Chief Training

3. Know and understand the purposes of Cub Scouting.

4. Help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.

5. Be the activities assistant in den meetings.

6. Set a good example by attitude and uniforming.

7. Be a friend to the boys in the den.

8. Take part in weekly meetings.

9. Assist the den at the monthly pack program.

10. Meet as needed with the adult members of the

den, pack, troop, team, or crew.

Den Chief Service Award

Requirements

(continued)11. Complete four of these projects:

a. Serve as a staff member of a special Cub Scouting event,

such as a Scouting show, bicycle rodeo, etc.

b. Serve as a staff member of a Cub Scout day camp or

resident camp.

c. Advance one rank.

d. Assist in recruiting three new Cub Scouts.

e. Assist three Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts.

f. Assist three Webelos Scouts to join a troop.

g. Help to plan and carry out a joint pack-troop activity.

h. Recommend to your Scoutmaster another Boy Scout

to be a den chief.

Position badges and braids should be presented by your Scout troop at a troop meeting.

Tell your Scoutmaster and Den Leader if you plan to work towards earning the Den Chief Service Award.

Den Chief service award may be presented at a pack or troop meeting, a troop court of honor, or the Blue and

Gold Banquet

If you are not currently serving as a Den Chief, ask your Scoutmaster to talk to the Pack leadership about

assigning you to a den.

Den Chief Challenge

• Meet with your den leaders to help plan your part in the den meeting programs.

• Wear your uniform to all den and pack meetings.

• Make Cub Scouting fun, using different games and

ceremonies each week.

• Be an example.

• Find opportunities to tell your Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, or

Webelos Scouts about Boy Scouting activities.

• Realize the den leader is the one most responsible for the den

because he or she is the adult leader.

• Encourage your Tiger Cubs to become Cub Scouts,

your Cub Scouts to join the Webelos den,

and your Webelos Scouts to become Boy Scouts.s

DEN CHIEF PLEDGE

I promise to help the boys in my den to the best of my ability;

to encourage, guide, and protect them in all den and pack

activities, and to show them by my example what

Boy Scouts of America stands for.

I will strive to be prompt and dependable, and to cooperate

with the leaders in carrying out the den program.

As each boy becomes eligible to move along the Cub Scouting

trail, I will encourage him and do all in my power to

interest him in someday becoming a Boy Scout.

Documents

Den Chief Training. Cub Scout Promise I promise to do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people, and to obey the Law of the