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Den Leader Resources

Thank you for volunteering as a Scout Leader! Your commitment to shaping future leaders makes you a hero. Our experienced leaders are here to help—just ask! Remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. We ask only one thing: DO YOUR BEST. Your preparation will create fun and engaging experiences for your Scouts!

Cubmaster Resources

The pack meeting unites all dens to recognize achievements, share event info, and enrich the Cub Scouting experience. It helps Cubs see their den as part of a larger group. Pack meetings are well-planned and held several times a year, typically monthly or less often.

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Den Leader Resources

The Den Meeting is key to Cub Scouting, where Scouts build friendships, learn, and work towards their badge of rank. Serving as a Den Leader offers the chance to make a lasting, positive impact on your child and others.

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Den Specific Resources
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Becoming an Adult Leader

Complete Youth Protection Training (YPT): Go to My.Scouting.org, create an account, and take YPT. After completion, print the certificate to submit with your volunteer application. Your training will be updated in the system with your member ID.
Complete an Adult Application: Obtain an application from the Cubmaster or download it here: Adult Application. Fill it out, including the “Disclosure/Authorization Form,” background questions, and references.
Submit Application and YPT Certificate: Turn in your completed application and YPT certificate to the Pack 53 Cubmaster or Committee Chair.
Complete Leader Position-Specific Training (Online): Take the online Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training courses to gain essential knowledge and skills. Download the How-To Guide for Accessing Online.

Adult Leader Training: Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader

If you could wave a magic wand to make Scouting more fun for youth and improve leader retention, would you? That "wand" exists through the Boy Scouts of America's leader training programs. Research shows that trained leaders are more confident, knowledgeable, and impactful, improving the quality of programs, safety, and both youth and leader retention. Training helps make Scouting the best it can be!

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Setup Your Scoutbook Account

From the first knot tied to final hours of service performed, the Scouting experience is a journey like none other. And Scoutbook is your go-to tool to ensure not a moment is missed - tracking advancement, milestone achievements and all the fun along the way.

If your pack, troop, crew, or ship is already using Scoutbook.

Setup Scoutbook Account