Den Leader/Assistant Den Leader

 
 
 

Thank you for volunteering with Cub Scout Pack 216 at The Garage! Whether you’ve been involved in Scouting before or not, we wanted to give you some information on your role as Den Leader or Assistant Den Leader with our pack!

Your role as Den Leader/Assistant Den Leader

Your primary role as Den Leader is to plan and carry out your den’s meetings. This includes planning the meeting, inviting guests to speak, and arranging den outings. Your main responsibilities are:

  • Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure your den is an active and successful part of the pack.

  • Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings.

  • Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.

About the Garage

The Garage In Gilman is a community center established in 2015. We have programs for youth and senior citizens, funded entirely by donations. We also hold community events (blood drives, organization meetings, etc.) and serve as the chartered organization for Cub Scout Pack 216. As a volunteer for Cub Scouts, you are considered a Garage volunteer - we will have you fill out a volunteer application so we can do reference/background checks. Once approved, you will receive a copy of our policies and procedures for review. The Cub Scout pack is part of the Garage, so the Garage policies are important to understand!

The BSA provides a Den Leader Guide for each rank, with information about how to be a Den Leader, and plans/ideas for each adventure. This should be your go to resource for planning! Click the links below for the PDF version of the Den Leader Guides.

Training

Training is essential for effective Cub Scout leadership. The BSA offers online course, some of which are mandatory, while the council provides some in person options for additional training.

Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required by the BSA before you are allowed to register as an adult leader. You cannot begin your role as Den Leader or Assistant Den Leader until this training has been successfully completed! To begin this training, you will need to set up a My.Scouting account and enroll here:

 

After completing YPT, you should complete the online Den Leader training series, also offered in scouting.org - learn more here.

The Prairielands Council offers in person training that you may find helpful:

BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) is a great way to learn about Cub Scouting’s outdoor programs, including how to facilitate a successful campout. More information here.

For additional training options offered by the Prairielands Council, information can be found here.

Once again, THANK YOU for volunteering your time and energy to help Cub Scouts!