Cub Scout Den Chief Training University of Scouting

Cub Scout Den Chief Training University of Scouting March 30 th, 2019 By Robert M. Cherevko Asst. Scoutmaster, T 225 Baden Powell Council

Den Chief Intro Where are you from?

Topics Discussed What is a Den Chief? Why be one? Den Chief Role, Responsibilities? Characteristics of Cub & Webelo Scouts The Den Chief and the Den Leader What do you need to know to be a Den Chief? • Den Chief Training • • •

Den Chief Pledge I promise to help the scouts in my Den to the best of my ability, to encourage, guide, and protect them in all Den and Pack activities, and show them by my example what a Boy Scout is. I will strive to be prompt and dependable, and to cooperate with the Leaders in carrying out the Den program. As each Scout becomes eligible, I will encourage him to advance to the next rank and continue along the scouting trail. As each Webelos Scout becomes eligible, I will do all in my power to interest him in becoming a Boy Scout.

What is a Den Chief The den chief is an older, experienced Boy Scout who has been a Boy Scout (preferably a former Cub Scout; ideally at least First Class rank but not required), who is selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster / Assistant , at the request of the Cubmaster / Assistant. The den chief is approved by the Cubmaster and pack committee for recommendation to the den leader. The den chief is registered as a youth member of a troop.

Why be a Den Chief? • • DC is a leadership position, counts towards Star, Life and Eagle leadership requirements. Provides an opportunity for Scouts to use different leadership skills you’ve learned as Boy Scouts and apply them with younger boys, namely Cub Scouts. Provides an opportunity for Cub Scout Leaders to see why your troop is a first class group of boy scouts and will help recruit new boys to your troop. Let’s you get to know Cub Scouts prior to them joining your Troop…will likely help you lead them more effectively later.

Contribute ideas, give a lot of energy Have a positive attitude PLAN the Den Meeting Be a ROLE MODEL, set a good example Bring supplies for activities & games Enforce Rules & Discipline SMILE, BE A FRIEND TO THE SCOUTS Den Chief Role, Responsibilities The Den Chief & Den Leader

Active, eager but tire quickly Have more stamina and body control Independent, more organized Take risks, don’t like teasing and Do best with short projects, Like challenging projects, and can better manage can get embarrassed or time cry have little understanding of time understand consequences Den Chief Role, Responsibilities Characteristics of Cub & Webelo Scouts

Want to be liked Understand rules and better at Can actvivid impulsively and be Have imaginations planning Can take on more responsibility accident prone Have more specialized interests Den Chief Role, Responsibilities Characteristics of Cub & Webelo Scouts

Den Chief Role, Requirements • ROLE • Know the purposes of Cub Scouting and help them achieve them…. • Character Development • Spiritual Growth • Good Citizenship • Sportsmanship • Family Understanding • Respect • Personal Achievement • Friendly Service • Preparation for BS • Adventure Campfire Programs

Den Chief Role, Requirements ROLE • Set a good example while taking part in den meetings • Assist the Den Leader in den and PACK meetings • Be a friend to the boys in the den • Be the activities assistant in den meetings. • • Leading games, explain rules, encourage fairness • Balloon Olympics, Group Juggling Lead skits, songs, sports • Firing Squad/Tom the Toad/Ultimate Frisbee

Den Chief Role & Requirements Den Chief Service Award • Serve the pack faithfully for 1 full year. • Attend a den chief training (if available within year of service) OR be trained by the assistant Cubmaster and den leader. • Know and understand the purposes of Cub Scouting • Help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting

Den Chief Role & Requirements Den Chief Service Award • Set a good example by attitude and uniforming • • • Always participate, smile, be yourself Always come in full uniform, unless the Cubmaster has planned otherwise FULL UNIFORM • Class A with neckerchief • Current Scout Rank patch, DC cord • Scout pants, belt, hat; appropriate footwear

DC: What do I need to know • Parts of the Den Meeting • • Before the Meeting Gathering Opening Talk Time Activities Preparing for Other Events Closing After the meeting

Cub Scout Dens

RESOURCES • Boy’s Life Magazine • Den Chief Handbook • Tiger/Wolf/Bear/Webelos Scout Handbooks • Boy Scout Handbook • Cub Scout Leader How-to Book • Cub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packs • Cub Scout Leader Book

MORE RESOURCES • http: //www. boyscouttrail. com/ • https: //www. scouting. org/Home/Boy. Scouts/Yout h/Activities. aspx • https: //cubscoutideas. com/ • http: //www. scoutorama. com/activity/ • http: //scoutermom. com/

Another Bonus to being a DC CUB SCOUT WEBELOS DEN CHIEF SERVICE AWARD

Den Chief Service Award • Complete FOUR of these projects: • Serve as a staff member of a Cub Scout special event, such as a Scouting show, bicycle rodeo, etc. • Serve as a staff member of a Cub Scout Day camp or resident camp. • Advance one rank. • Assist in recruiting three new Cub Scouts.

Den Chief Service Award • Assist three Webelos Scouts to join a troop. • Help to plan and carry out a joint pack-troop activity. • Recommend to your Scoutmaster, Varsity Scout Coach, or Venturing Advisor another Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer to be a den chief.

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.

Things to remember… • • Meet with your den leaders to help plan your part in the den meeting program Wear full uniform Do something different each week Be an example Tell about your experiences as a Boy Scout The Den Leader is the one most responsible for the den because they are an adult leader Your participation will encourage these boys to be the next Webelos and Boy Scouts

Things to remember…

Den Chief Training • This University of Scouting Course • BSA Online Den Chief Training • How do you find that?

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