CUB SCOUT PACK 291 Getting Started As A Den Leader Last Updated: 10/18/98

How To Organize A Cub Scout Den

(I’m a new Den Leader … What do I do now ?)

• Get Trained !
• Den meeting should be scheduled once per week. Meetings are typically 1 hour long, 7PM -to- 8PM
• Meeting can be held in one of two places:
• In the Cub Scout’s home. Rotate between different homes so each scout gets to host the meeting
• At Ocean Palms. Call the Cub Master to schedule.
• Read the book (Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos) - plan out your activities ahead of time.
• Schedule weekend Den activities (Hikes, trips to the museum, fire station, etc.)
• Get several assistants. It helps to have two or more parents assist the Den Leader with activities.
• Den Leaders must register. Fill out the Adult Leader form.

Activities At A Typical Den Meeting

• Meeting Gathering
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Scout Promise & Scout Law & Scout Motto
• Activity to complete Cub Scout Achievements
• Crafts or activities that relate to the requirements
• Multi-week projects (build a bird house, make holiday decorations)
• Snack !
• Keep it simple · Parents take turns bringing the snack
• Game or physical activity
• Group games
• Play catch, relay races, etc.