Den Chief Training
May 3, 2014
TIME
OFFSET
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-00:15
00:05
00:10
WHO
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- 2.
- 3.
00:15
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4.
00:35
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5.
00:50
01:10
01:20
01:30
01:45
01:55
02:05
02:15
02:35
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
02:40
02:45
15.
16.
INSTRUCTIONAL TOPIC
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Gathering
- pressman's hat; how to train others
Opening Ceremony- Flag Salute, Den Chief's Pledge
Discuss paper hats- something to do as Cubs arrive; helping
each other (part of Cub and Boy Scout Oath)
Duties of Den Chief/Purposes of Scouting; have Scouts read
and discuss
Game Break- again part of meeting (boys join Scouts to have
fun)
Den Meeting Planning (incl what Den Chiefs should bring)
Working with Cub Scouts (behavior of boys at different ages)
Another Game Break (OPTIONAL- based on clock)
Leading a game
Working with Den Leader, Pack Leadership, and Scoutmaster
Commitment Required
How to Train (EDGE model)
Den Chief Training Scenarios
Announcements
include Den Chief Service Award
Closing Ceremony
Hand out diplomas
Scoutmaster Minute (A Little Fellow Follows Me)
Cub Scout Vespers
END
ITEMS
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American Flag
Curriculum (this document)
Den and Pack Meeting Guide
Den Chief Cords (Wolf/Bear, Webelos, Service Award)
Four Packets of Handouts
1. Pressman's Hat newspaper and instructions
2. Class Materials
Den Chief Contacts
Den Chief Duties and Purpose of Cub Scouts
Den Chief Support Crew
Den Chief Pledge
Den Chief Service Award Requirements
EDGE
Elements of a Den Meeting
Stairs/Pickle
What to Bring to Every Meeting
3. Puzzles, Games, and Songs
Connect the Dots
How Many Squares
Diagram Puzzles
answer to Diagram Puzzles
Songs
4. Diplomas and Den Chief Service Award requirements
Roster
Yoke Puzzles
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.
The Cub Scout Promise
Boy Scout Oath
The Law of the Pack
Boy Scout Law
The Cub Scout Motto - Do Your Best
The Meaning of Webelos - We'll be Loyal Scouts
Elements of a Den Meeting
1.
Before the Meeting Starts
2.
Gathering
3.
Opening
4.
Talk Time
5. Activities
6.
Closing
7. After the Meeting
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Before the Meeting Starts
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Set up the room
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Review meeting plans; make sure everything and everyone is ready
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Make sure all materials are ready and set out
Gathering
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Collect Dues
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Record Achievements, Electives, or Activity Pin approvals
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Play Games, or Work on Puzzles
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Teach Skills
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Collect Paperwork (e.g., permission slips, Blue & Gold reservations)
Opening
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Scout Oath and Scout Law
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Roll Call
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Uniform Inspection
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Talk Time
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Reminder of upcoming trips or tours
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Notification/Flier for upcoming events
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What to expect or be doing at this meeting
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Groundwork for future advancement
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Notes for upcoming Pack meeting
Activities
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Games
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Crafts
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Storytelling
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Tricks or Stunts
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Skits or Songs
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Advancement Work as per the Den Leaders Guide
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Prepare for Webelos Den Campout or Pack Family Campout
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Prepare for Den or Pack Day Trip or Outing
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Prepare Presentation for the next Pack Meeting
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Closing
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Announcements
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Reminders
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Closing Thoughts
After the Meeting
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Help Denner and Assistant Denner Supervise the Cleanup
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Make Sure You Have Packed Up Everything You Brought
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Discuss the Meeting Good Points, Problems, and Areas for
Improvement with the Den Leader
Discuss What You Will Be Doing at the Next Meeting
What is Your Role in All These Areas?
What You and the Den Leader Determine What It
Will Be
Adventures Across the Ranks
(note: first year 5th graders work on Arrow of Light; no Webelos pre-requisite)
Required
Adventures
Elective
Adventures
Adventure
Recognition
Device
Tiger
6
1
Belt Loops
Wolf
6
1
Belt Loops
Bear
6
1
Belt Loops
Webelos
5
2
Pins
Arrow of Light
4
3
Pins
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE TIME AND
RESOURCES TO SERVE AS A DEN CHIEF
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING
Do You Have or Will You Have Other Activities during either the Entire School Year or Part of
the School Year?
Sports?
Band?
Chorus?
Religious Education?
After-school job?
Dancing Lessons?
Driving Lessons?
Orthodontist?
Does the Den Meeting Time Overlap Your School Day?
Middle School Dismissal is Generally Later than Elementary School Dismissal.
Den Meetings are Sometimes Held in the Elementary Schools and Start only a Few Minutes after
the End of the School Day.
It Might Still be a Half Hour before You're Dismissed.
Are You Prepared to Pay Your Own Way?
Cub Scout Camporee?
Pack Campout or “Camp-In”?
Webelos Den Campout?
Pack Day Trip?
Do You Have Transportation To and From Den and Pack Meetings?