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Den Chief Training

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SCOUT OATH

On my honor, I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country,

To obey the Scout Law, and to help other people at all times,

To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake,

and morally straight

SCOUT LAW

A Scout is

Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous,

Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean,

and Reverent.

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Welcome to�Den Chief Training

• Your role as a Den Chief

• How to work with Cub Scouts or Webelos Scouts and the den leaders

• Abilities and characteristics of Cub Scouts

• The den meeting and your role in it

• How to lead activities

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age
Meeting Time
Leaders
Program
Advancement

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age	1^st - 3^rd grade Ages 6 - 8
Meeting Time
Leaders
Program
Advancement

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age	1^st - 3^rd grade Ages 6 - 8	4^th & 5^th grades Ages 9 & 10
Meeting Time
Leaders
Program
Advancement

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age	1^st - 3^rd grade Ages 6 - 8	4^th & 5^th grades Ages 9 & 10	Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time
Leaders
Program
Advancement

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age	1^st - 3^rd grade Ages 6 - 8	4^th & 5^th grades Ages 9 & 10	Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock
Leaders
Program
Advancement

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age	1^st - 3^rd grade Ages 6 - 8	4^th & 5^th grades Ages 9 & 10	Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock
Leaders
Program
Advancement

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age	1^st - 3^rd grade Ages 6 - 8	4^th & 5^th grades Ages 9 & 10	Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Evenings 7 o'clock
Leaders
Program
Advancement

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age	1^st - 3^rd grade Ages 6 - 8	4^th & 5^th grades Ages 9 & 10	Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Evenings 7 o'clock
Leaders	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Den Chief
Program
Advancement

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age	1^st - 3^rd grade Ages 6 - 8	4^th & 5^th grades Ages 9 & 10	Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Evenings 7 o'clock
Leaders	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Den Chief	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Denner, Den Chief
Program
Advancement

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age	1^st - 3^rd grade Ages 6 - 8	4^th & 5^th grades Ages 9 & 10	Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Evenings 7 o'clock
Leaders	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Den Chief	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Denner, Den Chief	SPL, PLs, Scoutmaster, ASMs
Program
Advancement

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age	1^st - 3^rd grade Ages 6 - 8	4^th & 5^th grades Ages 9 & 10	Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Evenings 7 o'clock
Leaders	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Den Chief	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Denner, Den Chief	SPL, PLs, Scoutmaster, ASMs
Program	Field trips, Crafts, Games, Family fun, Pinewood Derby
Advancement

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age	1^st - 3^rd grade Ages 6 - 8	4^th & 5^th grades Ages 9 & 10	Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Evenings 7 o'clock
Leaders	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Den Chief	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Denner, Den Chief	SPL, PLs, Scoutmaster, ASMs
Program	Field trips, Crafts, Games, Family fun, Pinewood Derby	Parent-Pal Camping, Skits, new skills
Advancement

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age	1^st - 3^rd grade Ages 6 - 8	4^th & 5^th grades Ages 9 & 10	Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Evenings 7 o'clock
Leaders	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Den Chief	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Denner, Den Chief	SPL, PLs, Scoutmaster, ASMs
Program	Field trips, Crafts, Games, Family fun, Pinewood Derby	Parent-Pal Camping, Skits, new skills	Outdoors, Individuality, Leadership
Advancement

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age	1^st - 3^rd grade Ages 6 - 8	4^th & 5^th grades Ages 9 & 10	Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Evenings 7 o'clock
Leaders	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Den Chief	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Denner, Den Chief	SPL, PLs, Scoutmaster, ASMs
Program	Field trips, Crafts, Games, Family fun, Pinewood Derby	Parent-Pal Camping, Skits, new skills	Outdoors, Individuality, Leadership
Advancement	Tiger, Wolf, Bear. Den Leader or parent approval

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age	1^st - 3^rd grade Ages 6 - 8	4^th & 5^th grades Ages 9 & 10	Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Evenings 7 o'clock
Leaders	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Den Chief	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Denner, Den Chief	SPL, PLs, Scoutmaster, ASMs
Program	Field trips, Crafts, Games, Family fun, Pinewood Derby	Parent-Pal Camping, Skits, new skills	Outdoors, Individuality, Leadership
Advancement	Tiger, Wolf, Bear. Den Leader or parent approval	Adventure Pins, Webelos badge & Arrow of Light

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Comparison of Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scout Programs

	Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts	Boy Scouts
Grade or Age	1^st - 3^rd grade Ages 6 - 8	4^th & 5^th grades Ages 9 & 10	Ages 11 - 17
Meeting Time	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Early evening 5 or 6 o'clock	Evenings 7 o'clock
Leaders	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Den Chief	Den Leader, Asst. DL, Denner, Den Chief	SPL, PLs, Scoutmaster, ASMs
Program	Field trips, Crafts, Games, Family fun, Pinewood Derby	Parent-Pal Camping, Skits, new skills	Outdoors, Individuality, Leadership
Advancement	Tiger, Wolf, Bear. Den Leader or parent approval	Adventure Pins, Webelos badge & Arrow of Light	TF to Eagle Scoutmaster Conference & Board of Review

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The Role of the Den Chief

• Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.

• Help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of

Cub Scouting.

• Be the activities assistant in den meeting.

• Set a good example by attitude and uniforming.

• Take part in weekly den meetings.

• Assist the den in its part of the monthly pack

meeting program.

• Be a friend to the boys in the den.

• Meet as needed with the adult leaders of the

den, pack, and troop.

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Purposes of Cub Scouting

Character development

Spiritual growth

Good citizenship

Sportsmanship and fitness

Family understanding

Respectful relationships

Personal achievement

Friendly service

Fun and adventure

Preparation for Boy Scouts

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Resources for Den Chiefs

Den Chief Handbook
Cub Scout specific handbooks
Cub Scout Leader's How To Book
Internet
Cub Scout Fun and Activities Book
Group Meeting Sparklers
Adult Leaders

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You can’t ride in my little red wagon!

Because the back seats broken and the axle’s dragging

Chuga, Chuga, Chuga-Chuga-Chuga

Second verse, same as the first, but a whole lot louder and a whole lot worst!

You can’t ride in my little red wagon!

Because the back seats broken and the axles dragging

Chuga, Chuga, Chuga-Chuga-Chuga

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Understanding Boys in a Den

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Characteristics

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Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts
Eager to get into activity but tire or get bored quickly	Have more stamina

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Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts
Eager to get into activity but tire or get bored quickly	Have more stamina
Clingy	More independent and take on responsibility

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Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts
Eager to get into activity but tire or get bored quickly	Have more stamina
Clingy	More independent and take on responsibility
Worry about others not liking them	Devoted to their friends

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Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts
Eager to get into activity but tire or get bored quickly	Have more stamina
Clingy	More independent and take on responsibility
Worry about others not liking them	Devoted to their friends
Very sensitive to differences – get mad when teased	Beginning to understand differences; dislike criticism and teasing, but more tolerant

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Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts
Eager to get into activity but tire or get bored quickly	Have more stamina
Clingy	More independent and take on responsibility
Worry about others not liking them	Devoted to their friends
Very sensitive to differences – get mad when teased	Beginning to understand differences; dislike criticism and teasing, but more tolerant
Love to win, hate to lose, and may accuse opponents of cheating	Keen sense of rules, beginning to understand between intentional and accidental rule breaking

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Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts
Eager to get into activity but tire or get bored quickly	Have more stamina
Clingy	More independent and take on responsibility
Worry about others not liking them	Devoted to their friends
Very sensitive to differences – get mad when teased	Beginning to understand differences; dislike criticism and teasing, but more tolerant
Love to win, hate to lose, and may accuse opponents of cheating	Keen sense of rules, beginning to understand between intentional and accidental rule breaking
Sensitive and concerned as to how they are doing	Like praise, but do not want to be singled out

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Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts
Eager to get into activity but tire or get bored quickly	Have more stamina
Clingy	More independent and take on responsibility
Worry about others not liking them	Devoted to their friends
Very sensitive to differences – get mad when teased	Beginning to understand differences; dislike criticism and teasing, but more tolerant
Love to win, hate to lose, and may accuse opponents of cheating	Keen sense of rules, beginning to understand between intentional and accidental rule breaking
Sensitive and concerned as to how they are doing	Like praise, but do not want to be singled out
Easily embarrassed and may cry easily	A little more control of emotions

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Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts
Lots of imagination and daydreams	Have planning skills; think through projects

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Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts
Lots of imagination and daydreams	Have planning skills; think through projects
Meet life head on and take risks	Becoming specialized in what they like to do

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Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts
Lots of imagination and daydreams	Have planning skills; think through projects
Meet life head on and take risks	Becoming specialized in what they like to do
Accumulate things	Collecting becomes a hobby, although it shifts from one thing to another

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Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts
Lots of imagination and daydreams	Have planning skills; think through projects
Meet life head on and take risks	Becoming specialized in what they like to do
Accumulate things	Collecting becomes a hobby, although it shifts from one thing to another
Short attention span – ready to move on to another activity quickly	Like to be a part of planning projects, campouts; more organized

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Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts
Lots of imagination and daydreams	Have planning skills; think through projects
Meet life head on and take risks	Becoming specialized in what they like to do
Accumulate things	Collecting becomes a hobby, although it shifts from one thing to another
Short attention span – ready to move on to another activity quickly	Like to be a part of planning projects, campouts; more organized
Can tell time, but little sense of what time means	Improved time management

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Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts	Webelos Scouts
Lots of imagination and daydreams	Have planning skills; think through projects
Meet life head on and take risks	Becoming specialized in what they like to do
Accumulate things	Collecting becomes a hobby, although it shifts from one thing to another
Short attention span – ready to move on to another activity quickly	Like to be a part of planning projects, campouts; more organized
Can tell time, but little sense of what time means	Improved time management
Like being helpful, but on short projects	Like being helpful; can take on longer and more challenging projects

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Needs

Abilities

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Characteristics of Cub Scouts

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Characteristics of Webelos

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WHAT WOULD

YOU DO

?

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The Den Meeting

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Parts of a Den Meeting

1) Before the Meeting

2) Gathering

3) Opening

5) Preparing for other events

4) Activities

6) Closing

7) After the Meeting

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Before the Meeting

(before Cub Scouts arrive)

Set-up meeting room

Review the meeting plans with the Den Leader to be sure everything is ready

Make sure all needed materials are at hand

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Gathering

(as Cub Scouts are arriving)

Collect dues

Check achievements

Play games

Work on puzzles

Uniform inspections

Teach boys skills

Collect paperwork

(permission slips, Blue and Gold reservations, etc.)

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Opening

Roll Call

Uniform inspection

Pledge of Allegiance

Scout Oath and Law

Flag Ceremony

Webelos recite Boy Scout Oath and Law

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Activities

Games

Crafts

Storytelling

Tricks or Stunts

Skits or Songs

Practice for pack meeting

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Preparation for Other Events

Webelos Den overnight campout

Skit or demonstration at Pack Meeting

Den project, field trip, or outing

Business Items

(collect dues, record advancement)

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Closing

Flag ceremony

Cub Scout Promise or Law of the Pack

Webelos recite Scout Oath or Law

A closing thought

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After the Den Meeting

Talk to the Den Leader about how the den meeting went,

especially what went well and what went poorly.

Discuss plans with the Den Leader

about the next pack or den meeting.

Help with clean-up,

especially encourage the Denner

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Parts of a Den Meeting

1) Before the Meeting

2) Gathering

3) Opening

5) Preparing for other events

4) Activities

6) Closing

7) After the Meeting

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►A good den meeting doesn’t just happen; it must be planned.

►It is the adult Den Leader’s job to plan the meeting.

►When a Den Chief understands the planning process,

he can contribute suggestions to the plan and

volunteer to assist with parts of the meeting.

►The Den Chief must know the plan for each meeting,

in order to be a good assistant to the Den Leader.

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How to Lead Activities

Let’s Go !

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Activities

Songs
Games
Sports
Puzzles
Tricks
Stunts
Skits

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The Secret Ingredient

?

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The Secret Ingredient

ENTHUSIAM!

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Leading Songs

* Start with your favorite song.

* Make sure that you know it well (PRACTICE).

* Write the words on a poster or chalk board.

* Teach two or three lines at a time.

* You don't have to be a great singer if you have

ENTHUSIAM.

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Choosing a game

Consider:

Space available

Number of boys

Active vs. quiet (be considerate of your neighbors

Age appropriate (for Cub Scouts, not Boy Scouts)

Use games that will help the Cubs with advancement

Preparation

Have the equipment you will need

Know all the rules

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Playing Games

Give the game a name.
Arrange the boys in the proper formation to play.
Explain the rules and stress playing fairly.
Demonstrate: go through the motions.
Answer questions
Be the referee, not a player.
Include everyone.
Allow noise and shouting but maintain control. (use the Scout sign)
Stop the game when everyone is having fun.

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Both worn on the left sleeve of your uniform shirt

Den Chief Office Insignia

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Den Chief Service

Award

Webelos

Den Chief

Cub Scout

Den Chief

Den Chief Braids

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Den Chief Service Award Requirements

1. Serve the pack faithfully for one full year.

2. Attend Den Chief Training

3. Know and understand the purposes of Cub Scouting.

4. Help Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.

5. Be the activities assistant in den meetings.

6. Set a good example by attitude and uniforming.

7. Be a friend to the boys in the den.

8. Take part in weekly meetings.

9. Assist the den at the monthly pack program.

10. Meet as needed with the adult members of the

den, pack, troop, team, or crew.

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Den Chief Service Award Requirements

(continued)

11. Complete four of these projects:

a. Serve as a staff member of a special Cub Scouting event,

such as a Scouting show, bicycle rodeo, etc.

b. Serve as a staff member of a Cub Scout day camp or

resident camp.

c. Advance one rank.

d. Assist in recruiting three new Cub Scouts.

e. Assist three Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts.

f. Assist three Webelos Scouts to join a troop.

g. Help to plan and carry out a joint pack-troop activity.

h. Recommend to your Scoutmaster another Boy Scout

to be a den chief.

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Position badges and braids should be presented by your Scout troop at a troop meeting.

Tell your Scoutmaster and Den Leader if you plan to work towards earning the Den Chief Service Award.

Den Chief service award may be presented at a pack or troop meeting, a troop court of honor, or the Blue and Gold Banquet

If you are not currently serving as a Den Chief, ask your Scoutmaster to talk to the Pack leadership about assigning you to a den.

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Den Chief Challenge

• Meet with your den leaders to help plan your part in the den meeting programs.

• Wear your uniform to all den and pack meetings.

• Make Cub Scouting fun, using different games and

ceremonies each week.

• Be an example.

• Find opportunities to tell your Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, or Webelos Scouts about Boy Scouting activities.

• Realize the den leader is the one most responsible for the den because he or she is the adult leader.

• Encourage your Tiger Cubs to become Cub Scouts,

your Cub Scouts to join the Webelos den,

and your Webelos Scouts to become Boy Scouts.s

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DEN CHIEF PLEDGE

I promise to help the boys in my den to the best of my ability;

to encourage, guide, and protect them in all den and pack

activities, and to show them by my example what

Boy Scouts of America stands for.

I will strive to be prompt and dependable, and to cooperate

with the leaders in carrying out the den program.

As each boy becomes eligible to move along the Cub Scouting

trail, I will encourage him and do all in my power to

interest him in someday becoming a Boy Scout.