Leader Resources
How To Become a Den Leader
If you are a parent whose child is joining scouts (or coming back for another year), you can volunteer for the role of Den Leader or Assistant Den Leader. As a Den Leader or Assistant Den Leader, you will organize the den activities to see the scouts progress through their year, heading toward advancement to the next rank. Dens typically meet once or twice a month in a parent's home, their school or a library and also have a Go-See-It. As a new Den Leader, you are not on your own; thousands of new parents become first time Den Leaders every year. There are many leader training opportunities, both online and real-world to help you. Den Leader Resources Field Trips and Tours: This useful guide was compiled by local Pack and Den Leaders and contains a listing of places in the area to visit for tours, workshops, sleepovers, etc. Each entry describes some of the rank advancement opportunities. Download PDF | Download Excel Leader Guides and Training Publications There are Den Leader guides for each rank that are available for purchase at the Scout Shops or online at ScoutStuff.org for approximately $9 apiece. The other guide books listed here may be viewed or downloaded (by clicking the down arrow) at the bottom of this page. The Mechanics of Advancement in Cub Scouting describes how each rank in Cub Scouting works. This ScoutTrack Tutorial will help you and your den parents get up to speed with our achievement tracking software. The Den Leader Resources: The Scouts of America provides a number of useful resources for new Den Leaders. The Leader How-To Book is an illustrated manual that describes numerous crafts, games, and other activities that can be conducted to enliven pack and den meetings. |
Ceremonies for Dens and Packs describes several different opening and closing ceremonies, flag ceremonies, and more for use during den and pack meetings.
The Cub Scout Songbook contains many fun and patriotic songs for den and pack meetings.
Group Meeting Sparklers is a collection of cheers, applause, and icebreakers that will add energy and excitement to pack and den meetings.
The BSA Guide to Safe Scouting contains all of the policies and procedures of the Scouts of America that are designed to keep everyone in Scouting safe and healthy. Topics include aquatics, camping, shooting sports, insurance, transportation, and much more.
Skits for Pack Meetings
Here are some websites with skits that can be performed at a den or pack meeting:
Useful Websites
Meritbadge.org: A tremendous resource for Scouts and Scoutmasters, with extensive program-related links for all Scouts worldwide. Also has ALL current rank requirements as well as information on other badges and awards scouts can earn.
Baloo's Bugle: This monthly publication features tons of ideas and hints for Cub Scout leaders. The parent website, U.S. Scouting Service Project contains advancement information and a discussion forum.
Bryan on Scouting is a blog by Bryan Wendell, the senior editor of Scouting magazine.
Boy Scout Trail: This is an excellent resource for all Scouters. Information includes program and advancement details, den meeting ideas, and much more. Each level of Cub Scouts is covered: Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos.
CubCast: Monthly audio podcast that provides scouters with practical tips to run a great program for the Scouts. Programs generally last about 10 minutes.
Scoutorama.com: Camping recipes, ideas for skits and ceremonies, Scouting songs, and more.
Scouter.com: Online discussion forum about all things Scouting.
Scoutermom.com: A web resource to find ideas for program planning, games, projects, meeting plans, and other printable helps.
The Cub Scout Songbook contains many fun and patriotic songs for den and pack meetings.
Group Meeting Sparklers is a collection of cheers, applause, and icebreakers that will add energy and excitement to pack and den meetings.
The BSA Guide to Safe Scouting contains all of the policies and procedures of the Scouts of America that are designed to keep everyone in Scouting safe and healthy. Topics include aquatics, camping, shooting sports, insurance, transportation, and much more.
Skits for Pack Meetings
Here are some websites with skits that can be performed at a den or pack meeting:
- http://www.boyscouttrail.com/skits.asp
- http://www.scoutorama.com/skit/
- The MacScouter's Big Book of Skits
Useful Websites
Meritbadge.org: A tremendous resource for Scouts and Scoutmasters, with extensive program-related links for all Scouts worldwide. Also has ALL current rank requirements as well as information on other badges and awards scouts can earn.
Baloo's Bugle: This monthly publication features tons of ideas and hints for Cub Scout leaders. The parent website, U.S. Scouting Service Project contains advancement information and a discussion forum.
Bryan on Scouting is a blog by Bryan Wendell, the senior editor of Scouting magazine.
Boy Scout Trail: This is an excellent resource for all Scouters. Information includes program and advancement details, den meeting ideas, and much more. Each level of Cub Scouts is covered: Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos.
CubCast: Monthly audio podcast that provides scouters with practical tips to run a great program for the Scouts. Programs generally last about 10 minutes.
Scoutorama.com: Camping recipes, ideas for skits and ceremonies, Scouting songs, and more.
Scouter.com: Online discussion forum about all things Scouting.
Scoutermom.com: A web resource to find ideas for program planning, games, projects, meeting plans, and other printable helps.