Den Chief Training
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 Pack
The Law of the Pack
The 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 to
Den 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
Grade or Age
Meeting Time
Leaders
Program
Advancement
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs
Cub Scouts
Grade or Age
Meeting Time
Leaders
Program
Advancement
1st - 3rd grade
Ages 6 - 8
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs
Grade or Age
Meeting Time
Leaders
Program
Advancement
Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
1st - 3rd grade
Ages 6 - 8
4th & 5th grades
Ages 9 & 10
Boy Scouts
Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs
Grade or Age
Meeting Time
Leaders
Program
Advancement
Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
1st - 3rd grade
Ages 6 - 8
4th & 5th grades
Ages 9 & 10
Ages 11 - 17
Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs
Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
Grade or Age
1st - 3rd grade
Ages 6 - 8
4th & 5th grades
Ages 9 & 10
Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Leaders
Program
Advancement
Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs
Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
Grade or Age
1st - 3rd grade
Ages 6 - 8
4th & 5th grades
Ages 9 & 10
Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Leaders
Program
Advancement
Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs
Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
Grade or Age
1st - 3rd grade
Ages 6 - 8
4th & 5th grades
Ages 9 & 10
Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Evenings
7 o'clock
Leaders
Program
Advancement
Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs
Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
Grade or Age
1st - 3rd grade
Ages 6 - 8
4th & 5th grades
Ages 9 & 10
Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Evenings
7 o'clock
Leaders
Den Leader,
Asst. DL,
Den Chief
Program
Advancement
Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs
Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
Grade or Age
1st - 3rd grade
Ages 6 - 8
4th & 5th grades
Ages 9 & 10
Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Evenings
7 o'clock
Leaders
Den Leader,
Asst. DL,
Den Chief
Den Leader,
Asst. DL, Denner,
Den Chief
Program
Advancement
Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs
Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
Grade or Age
1st - 3rd grade
Ages 6 - 8
4th & 5th grades
Ages 9 & 10
Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Evenings
7 o'clock
Leaders
Den Leader,
Asst. DL,
Den Chief
Den Leader,
Asst. DL, Denner,
Den Chief
SPL, PLs,
Scoutmaster, ASMs
Program
Advancement
Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs
Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
Grade or Age
1st - 3rd grade
Ages 6 - 8
4th & 5th grades
Ages 9 & 10
Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Evenings
7 o'clock
Leaders
Den Leader,
Asst. DL,
Den Chief
Den Leader,
Asst. DL, Denner,
Den Chief
SPL, PLs,
Scoutmaster, ASMs
Program
Go-see-its, Crafts,
Games, Family fun,
Pinewood Derby
Advancement
Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs
Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
Grade or Age
1st - 3rd grade
Ages 6 - 8
4th & 5th grades
Ages 9 & 10
Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Evenings
7 o'clock
Leaders
Den Leader,
Asst. DL,
Den Chief
Den Leader,
Asst. DL, Denner,
Den Chief
SPL, PLs,
Scoutmaster, ASMs
Program
Advancement
Go-see-its, Crafts,
Parent-Pal Camping,
Games, Family fun,
Skits, new skills
Pinewood Derby
Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs
Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
Grade or Age
1st - 3rd grade
Ages 6 - 8
4th & 5th grades
Ages 9 & 10
Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Evenings
7 o'clock
Leaders
Den Leader,
Asst. DL,
Den Chief
Den Leader,
Asst. DL, Denner,
Den Chief
SPL, PLs,
Scoutmaster, ASMs
Program
Advancement
Go-see-its, Crafts,
Parent-Pal Camping,
Games, Family fun,
Skits, new skills
Pinewood Derby
Outdoors,
Individuality,
Leadership
Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs
Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
Grade or Age
1st - 3rd grade
Ages 6 - 8
4th & 5th grades
Ages 9 & 10
Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Evenings
7 o'clock
Leaders
Den Leader,
Asst. DL,
Den Chief
Den Leader,
Asst. DL, Denner,
Den Chief
SPL, PLs,
Scoutmaster, ASMs
Program
Advancement
Go-see-its, Crafts,
Parent-Pal Camping,
Games, Family fun,
Skits, new skills
Pinewood Derby
Tiger, Wolf, Bear.
Den Leader or parent
approval
Outdoors,
Individuality,
Leadership
Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs
Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
Grade or Age
1st - 3rd grade
Ages 6 - 8
4th & 5th grades
Ages 9 & 10
Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Evenings
7 o'clock
Leaders
Den Leader,
Asst. DL,
Den Chief
Den Leader,
SPL, PLs, Scoutmaster,
Asst. DL, Denner, Den
ASMs
Chief
Program
Go-see-its, Crafts,
Games, Family fun,
Pinewood Derby
Parent-Pal Camping, Outdoors, Individuality,
Skits, new skills
Leadership
Advancement
Tiger, Wolf, Bear. Den
Activity Pins, Webelos
Leader or parent
badge & Arrow of Light
approval
Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs
Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
Grade or Age
1st - 3rd grade
Ages 6 - 8
4th & 5th grades
Ages 9 & 10
Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Early evening
5 or 6 o'clock
Evenings
7 o'clock
Leaders
Den Leader,
Asst. DL,
Den Chief
Den Leader,
SPL, PLs, Scoutmaster,
Asst. DL, Denner, Den
ASMs
Chief
Program
Go-see-its, Crafts,
Games, Family fun,
Pinewood Derby
Parent-Pal Camping, Outdoors, Individuality,
Skits, new skills
Leadership
Advancement
Tiger, Wolf, Bear. Den
TF to Eagle
Activity Pins, Webelos
Leader or parent
Scoutmaster & Board of
badge & Arrow of Light
approval
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 Scouting
Character 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
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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
Tiger Cubs and
Cub Scouts
Webelos
Scouts
Eager to get into activity but tire or get
bored quickly
Have more stamina
Clingy
More independent and take on
responsibility
Tiger Cubs and
Cub Scouts
Webelos
Scouts
Eager to get into activity but tire or get
bored quickly
Have more stamina
Clingy
More independent and take on
responsibility
Worry about others not liking them
Devoted to their friends
Tiger Cubs and
Cub Scouts
Webelos
Scouts
Eager to get into activity but tire or get
bored quickly
Have more stamina
Clingy
More independent and take on
responsibility
Worry about others not liking them
Devoted to their friends
Very sensitive to differences –
get mad when teased
Beginning to understand differences; dislike
criticism and teasing, but more tolerant
Tiger Cubs and
Cub Scouts
Webelos
Scouts
Eager to get into activity but tire or get
bored quickly
Have more stamina
Clingy
More independent and take on
responsibility
Worry about others not liking them
Devoted to their friends
Very sensitive to differences –
get mad when teased
Beginning to understand differences; dislike
criticism and teasing, but more 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
Tiger Cubs and
Cub Scouts
Webelos
Scouts
Eager to get into activity but tire or get
bored quickly
Have more stamina
Clingy
More independent and take on
responsibility
Worry about others not liking them
Devoted to their friends
Very sensitive to differences –
get mad when teased
Beginning to understand differences; dislike
criticism and teasing, but more 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
Sensitive and concerned as to how they are Like praise, but do not want to be singled
doing
out
Tiger Cubs and
Cub Scouts
Webelos
Scouts
Eager to get into activity but tire or get
bored quickly
Have more stamina
Clingy
More independent and take on
responsibility
Worry about others not liking them
Devoted to their friends
Very sensitive to differences –
get mad when teased
Beginning to understand differences; dislike
criticism and teasing, but more 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
Sensitive and concerned as to how they are Like praise, but do not want to be singled
doing
out
Easily embarrassed and may cry easily
A little more control of emotions
Tiger Cubs and
Cub Scouts
Webelos
Scouts
Lots of imagination and daydreams
Have planning skills; think through projects
Tiger Cubs and
Cub Scouts
Webelos
Scouts
Lots of imagination and daydreams
Have planning skills; think through projects
Meet life head on and take risks
Becoming specialized in what they like to
do
Tiger Cubs and
Cub Scouts
Webelos
Scouts
Lots of imagination and daydreams
Have planning skills; think through projects
Meet life head on and take risks
Becoming specialized in what they like to
do
Accumulate things
Collecting becomes a hobby, although it
shifts from one thing to another
Tiger Cubs and
Cub Scouts
Webelos
Scouts
Lots of imagination and daydreams
Have planning skills; think through projects
Meet life head on and take risks
Becoming specialized in what they like to
do
Accumulate things
Collecting becomes a hobby, although it
shifts from one thing to another
Short attention span – ready to move on to
another activity quickly
Like to be a part of planning projects,
campouts; more organized
Tiger Cubs and
Cub Scouts
Webelos
Scouts
Lots of imagination and daydreams
Have planning skills; think through projects
Meet life head on and take risks
Becoming specialized in what they like to
do
Accumulate things
Collecting becomes a hobby, although it
shifts from one thing to another
Short attention span – ready to move on to
another activity quickly
Like to be a part of planning projects,
campouts; more organized
Can tell time, but little sense of what time
means
Improved time management
Tiger Cubs and
Cub Scouts
Webelos
Scouts
Lots of imagination and daydreams
Have planning skills; think through projects
Meet life head on and take risks
Becoming specialized in what they like to
do
Accumulate things
Collecting becomes a hobby, although it
shifts from one thing to another
Short attention span – ready to move on to
another activity quickly
Like to be a part of planning projects,
campouts; more organized
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
4) Activities
5) Preparing for other events
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
4) Activities
5) Preparing for other events
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
The Secret Ingredient
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The Secret Ingredient
ENTHUSIAM!
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
ENTHUSIAM.
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
Preparation
Have the equipment you will need
Know all the rules
Playing Games
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Give the game a name.
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Arrange the boys in the proper formation to play.
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Explain the rules and stress playing fairly.
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Demonstrate: go through the motions.
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Answer questions
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Be the referee, not a player.
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Include everyone.
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Allow noise and shouting but maintain control.
(use the Scout sign)
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Stop the game when everyone is having fun.
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Den Chief Office Insignia
Both worn on the left sleeve of
your uniform shirt
Den Chief Braids
Cub Scout
Den Chief
Webelos
Den Chief
Den Chief Service
Award
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.