2. Den Chief Training
May 3, 2014
TIME
OFFSET WHO INSTRUCTIONAL TOPIC
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-00: Gathering - pressman's hat; how to train others
00: Opening Ceremony- Flag Salute, Den Chief's Pledge
00: Discuss paper hats- something to do as Cubs arrive; helping
each other (part of Cub and Boy Scout Oath)
00: Duties of Den Chief/Purposes of Scouting; have Scouts read
and discuss
00: Game Break- again part of meeting (boys join Scouts to have
fun)
00: Den Meeting Planning (incl what Den Chiefs should bring)
01: Working with Cub Scouts (behavior of boys at different ages)
01: Another Game Break (OPTIONAL- based on clock)
01: Leading a game
01: Working with Den Leader, Pack Leadership, and Scoutmaster
01: Commitment Required
02: How to Train (EDGE model)
02: Den Chief Training Scenarios
02: Announcements
include Den Chief Service Award
02: Closing Ceremony
Hand out diplomas
Scoutmaster Minute (A Little Fellow Follows Me)
Cub Scout Vespers
02: 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

3. 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 The Law of the Pack
I promise to do my best The Cub Scout follows Akela,
To do my duty to God and my country, The Cub Scout helps the pack go,
To help other people, The pack helps the Cub Scout grow,
And to obey the Law of the Pack The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
The Cub Scout Motto - Do Your Best
The Meaning of Webelos - We'll be Loyal Scouts

7. Elements of a Den Meeting
Before the Meeting Starts
While the Scouts Gather
Opening
Activities
Preparing for Other Events
Closing
After the Meeting

8. Before the Meeting Starts
Set up the room
Review meeting plans; make sure everything and everyone is ready
Make sure all materials are ready and set out
Gathering
Collect Dues
Record Achievements, Electives, or Activity Pin approvals
Play Games, or Work on Puzzles
Teach Skills
Collect Paperwork (e.g., permission slips, Blue & Gold reservations)
Opening
Pledge of Allegiance
Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack
Boy Scout Oath and Law in Webelos Dens
Roll Call
Uniform Inspection

9. Preparing for Other Events
Activities
Games
Crafts
Storytelling
Tricks or Stunts
Skits or Songs
Advancement Work as per the Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide
Preparing for Other Events
Webelos Den Campout
Pack Family Campout
Den or Pack Day Trip or Outing
Presentation at the next Pack Meeting

10. Closing After the Meeting What is Your Role in All These Areas?
Announcements
Reminders
Closing Thoughts
After the Meeting
Help Denner and Assistant Denner Supervise the Cleanup
Make Sure You Have Packed Up Everything You Brought
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

15. 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?