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Den Chief Training

Troop 209

Fred RosalinoWE4-40-2008


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Class Schedule

Greetings and Opening What is a Den Chief Den Chief Role Understanding Boys in a Den The Den Meeting Den Activities Closing and Cleanup Q&A

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Reminders

Plan on staying to the end of the session Its okay to ask questions Turn off cell phones Take notes


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What is a Den ChiefJob Description:

The den chief is an older, experienced Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who has been a Boy Scout

(preferably a former Cub Scout; ideally at least First Class rank but not required), who is selected by the seniorpatrol leader and Scoutmaster / Assistant , Varsity Scout Coach, or Venturing Advisor at the request of theCubmaster / Assistant. The den chief is approved by the Cubmaster and pack committee for recommendation to

the den leader. The den chief is registered as a youth member of a troop, team, or crew.

These are the things you need to know and do as the den chief:

Report to:

The den leader for your tasks to support den and pack activities Unit Leader (troop, crew or team) for advancement counseling Den and unit leader to approve Den Chief Service Award participationDen Chief Task: A junior leader that helps fill an important role in the Cub Scout pack Assists the den leader with the meeting Helps lead (and sometimes plan) activities, games, ceremonies Sets good examples Helps Cubs to learn to be good leaders Encourage Cubs to be Webelos Encourage Webelos to be Boy ScoutsKey Knowledge:

Attend Den Chief Training (District or Council) Know the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting plans Know the purposes of Cub Scouting. Cub Scout Character Development Cub Scout Advancement/Recognitions Age-Appropriate Activities Leave No Trace Cub Scout Frontcountry Guidelines National Den Award criteria

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The Role of the Den Chief

OrWhat in the world did I get myself

into, anyway?

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Scouting Programs

Cub Scouts (Tiger,Wolf and Bear)

Webelos Scouts Boy Scouts Crew


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A Den Chief is NOT

the primary planner ofthe den meeting

in charge ofcorrecting behavior

a substitute for anadult leader


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Responsibilities of the Den Chief

Know the purposes ofCub Scouting

Help Cub Scouts achievethe purposes of CubScouting

Be the activities assistantin the den meeting

Set a good example byattitude and uniforming

Take part in denmeetings

Assist the den in its partof the monthly pack

meeting program

Be a friend to the boys inthe den Know the importance of

the monthly theme

Meet as needed with theadult leaders of the den,pack and troop


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Purposes of Cub Scouting Character __________

_____________ growth

Good _________________

Sportsmanship and _____________

____________ understanding

Respectful _________________

_______________ achievement

Friendly ___________________

______ and ____________________

Preparation for _____ ____________


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Are Cubs and Webelos really that

different?


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Boys have different

characteristics depending on age Dealing with boys

from first thru fifthgrade

Each are at a differentlevel of maturity

All have differentbackgrounds,

hobbies, likes anddislikes


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He is just a Cub Scout.

He has many, many characteristics:

He is energetic, curious, noisy, silly,

eager and silly,

But he is full of Cub Scout spirit.

He is that little boy in my den.

He is tomorrow.

He is the future.

And I am his den chief.


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The Den Meeting

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Organized Chaos(with a lot of fun!)

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So, What is a Den?

A group of boys, usually six toeight

All about the same age or grade Typically meets once a week Den meetings generally last 60

to 90 minutes

Several dens make the largerpack


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Who are the Leaders?

Den Leader: an adult in charge of the den, and plans themeeting activities

Assistant Den Leader: an adult who helps the DenLeader and assists in planning

Den Chief: a Boy Scout, Varsity Scout or Venturer whohelps the Den Leader conduct the den meeting, leadsand helps plan activities with the Den Leader

Denner or Assistant Denner: members of the den whohave been elected to carry out assigned duties


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What are the parts of the Den

Meeting? Gathering OpeningActivities Preparing for Other Events ClosingAfter the Meeting


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Before the meeting

Setup the room Leaders including

the Den Chief

review plans to makesure everything is

ready

Materials for activities


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Gathering

Check AchievementsPlay Games

Uniform Inspections

Teach Skills Collect Paperwork


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Opening

Roll Call Uniform Inspection Pledge of Allegiance Cub Scout Promise and/or Law of the

Pack

Scout Oath and/or Scout Law (forWebelos Scouts)

Flag Ceremony


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Cub Scout Activities Cub Scouts usually revolve around a theme that the pack will

follow for a month

Activities could be games, crafts, storytelling, tricks andstunts, skits and songs, or practice for the pack meeting

Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings Lead Games Lead stunts and skits Lead songs Lead sports and physical fitness activities

Set a Good Example Set a good example through attitude Scouting Spirit Follow the Cub Scout Promise Follow the Law of the Pack Set a good example through proper wearing of the

uniform


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Webelos Activities

Webelos activities generally focuson a monthly activity badge

Den Chiefs could lead & teachboys with the activity Den Chiefs can also help boys

having difficulty with the activity


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Tips on Leading Activities

Know the song and thewords, and practice first

Teach new songs a littlebit at a time

Think about the type ofgames and the spaceavailable before you play

Explain the rules of thegame and stress fairness

Use games that help inadvancement

For sports, make sureyou understand the sportand know the rules

Coach players, and dontplay with them

Always watch forfairness, especially whenchoosing sides


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Special Activities for Webelos

Webelos need to participate in an overnight campout Den Chiefs can help the boys make a list of items

needed for their campout, as well as help them pack

Webelos also need to demonstrate an activity badge at apack meeting

Den Chiefs can also help the boys practice for theirdemonstration


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Closing

Flag ceremony Cub Scout Promise and/or

Law of the Pack Boy Scout Oath and/or

Law for Webelos

Closing thought by one ofthe leaders


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After the meeting

Review with the leaders abouthow things went, the good andthe bad

Talk with the den leader aboutthe next meeting (den or packmeeting)

Help with cleanup, especially byencouraging the denner andassistant denner


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Meeting and Activity Resources

Boys Life Magazine Den Chief Handbook Tiger/Wolf/Bear Scout

Handbooks Boy Scout Handbook Cub Scout Leader How-to

Book

Cub Scout Ceremoniesfor Dens and Packs

Cub Scout Leader Book

Webelos Leaders Guide Cub Scout Songbook Group Meeting Sparklers


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Ready, Set, Go Lead!

Ready is being prepared Set is knowing the instructions and rules Go Lead is overseeing the activity,maintaining control, and discussing how it

went afterwards

Dont forget to practice!


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Things to remember

Meet with your den leaders to help plan yourpart in the den meeting program

Wear full uniform Do something different each week Be an example Tell about your experiences as a Boy Scout The Den Leader is the one most responsible

for the den because they are an adult leader

Your participation will encourage these boysto be the next Webelos and Boy Scouts


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Akelas candle, symbol of the spirit of

Scouting, will always burn brightly. Just asAkela is ready at all times to guide the

footsteps of you den chiefs, you, as good

Scouts, will be guiding the Cub Scouts or

Webelos Scouts of your den. The spirit of

this candle will brighten the path of each ofus. By doing your job well, you are

strengthening your pack and helping Cub

Scouts and Webelos Scouts to grow and

give goodwill. Through you, more boys will

have the opportunity to enjoy Cub Scoutingand, later, Boy Scouting.

Goodbye, and good Scouting.


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Den Chief Resources

* Den Chief Award Requirements - http://www.ptctroop175.org/resources/dcaward.pdf* Den Chief Induction Ceremony - http://www.ptctroop175.org/resources/DenChiefInductionCeremony.pdf* Cub Scout Academic and Sports Program (Beltloops) - http://www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/a-sindex.asp* MacScouter Skit Book -- http://www.ptctroop175.org/resources/skitbook2.pdf

* More MacScouter Skits -- http://www.macscouter.com/Skits/BBSkits_More.asp* 100 Skits Book -- http://www.ptctroop175.org/resources/skitbook3.pdf

* Scout Songs -- http://www.scoutsongs.com/* Scout Cheers -- http://www.ptctroop175.org/resources/Cheers.pdf* Pack Meeting Flag Ceremonies -- http://www.ptctroop175.org/resources/PackFlagCeremonies.pdf

* Campfire Program Planner -- http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33696.pdf

* Cub Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet -- http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34282.pdf* Boy Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet -- http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/images/pdfs/34283.pdf* Leave No Trace - http://www.lnt.org/* http://olc.scouting.org/courses/dc/base.html

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