Den Leader

Lions Guide | Nate Corso

Tiger Den Leader | Nate Corso

Wolf Den Leader | Joe Zelazny, Mark Keeler

Bear Den Leader | Brittany Littlepage

Webelo Den Leader | Mike Arnold, Brittany Ramsey, Amanda Corso

Arrow of Light Den Leader | Joe Johnson

Responsibilities:

• Register with council.

• Take YPT and den leader trainings.

• Communicate with den families.

• Hold den meetings and outings 1-2 times per month.

• Pass along advancements needs as earned by the scouts.

• Attend leader/committee meetings.

• Attend & contribute to Pack meetings.

Helpful information:

• YPT must to current prior to holding any meetings!

• Leader guides are available and great resources.

Time commitment: Varies, but this is one of the position that’s “only an hour a week”.

The den leader has the following responsibilities related to advancement.

1. Work on advancement requirements in den meetings using the handbook and den leader guide for the appropriate rank.

2. Plan meetings that support the advancement program. Other parents with specific skills, the den chief, or local troop leaders can help.

3. Help parents and adult partners understand the advancement plan and their role in promoting advancement. Make sure returning parents understand how the advancement plan changes at each age level.

4. Keep accurate records of requirements that Cub Scouts complete. Promptly provide the pack leadership with the advancement records so Scouts can be recognized at the next pack meeting. The use of Scoutbook and the Scouting mobile app provides the easiest way to keep leaders and parents up to date on advancement.

5. With advancement being completed in the den meeting, a Scout’s absence should be the only reason for failure to advance. Work with the Scout and their family to complete activities missed due to absence.

6. Provide reinforcement for and recognition of advancement at den meetings. These can include advancement charts, den doodles, and immediate recognition items.

7. Make sure that impressive advancement ceremonies and graduation ceremonies are conducted at the pack meeting. For the Arrow of Light rank, involve the Scoutmaster and the Packs youth leaders

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