New Den Leader Survival Guide

Welcome to Cub Scouting! Thank you for volunteering to be a Den Leader.

You know how important first impressions are and Cub Scouting is no different.  Boys join Cub Scouting for excitement, to be with friends, and to have fun. Fun den meetings will help ensure that good first impression. By following the plans outlined in the guide, you will be able to conduct fun and exciting den meetings and your scouts will come back for more!

The first thing you should know is that you’re not alone. Hundreds of thousands of adults have preceded you in the Cub Scouting organization. Their experience and wisdom are available to you through a number of resources that will be discussed in the guide. You won’t have to “re-invent the wheel” as you plan and prepare for your meetings.

We have created the "Den Leaders First Month Survival Guide" to help you navigate the critical first month of Cub Scouting. This 1st month step-by-step guide will help you and your den get off to a great start. "More about Den Meetings" will help you organize your first month's meetings and programs. There is also a den roster for you to gather important information about your den members.

To ensure that you get off to a great start, you should attend a Cub Scout leader training course as soon as possible.  The first step in the training process is viewing the Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Video. Click on the link below to begin the training. This video will help you to better understand your duties and responsibilities as a new adult leader.

After viewing the Fast Start Video, you’ll want to attend a Cub Scout New Leader Essentials course and the Cub Scout Leader Job Specific Training course.  These trainings will give you further insight into the wonderful world of Cub Scouting.

Den Leaders First Month Survival Guide

More about Den Meetings

Den Roster Form

Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Training

Council Training Page