Den Chief TrainingDen Chief Training May 3, 2014May 3, 2014

TIMETIMEOFFSET WHO INSTRUCTIONAL TOPICOFFSET WHO INSTRUCTIONAL TOPIC====== === ========================= === ===================-00:15 - 1. Gathering - pressman's hat; how to train others-00:15 - 1. Gathering - pressman's hat; how to train others 00:05 - 2. Opening Ceremony- Flag Salute, Den Chief's Pledge00:05 - 2. Opening Ceremony- Flag Salute, Den Chief's Pledge 00:10 - 3. Discuss paper hats- something to do as Cubs arrive; helping00:10 - 3. Discuss paper hats- something to do as Cubs arrive; helping each other (part of Cub and Boy Scout Oath)each other (part of Cub and Boy Scout Oath) 00:15 - 4. Duties of Den Chief/Purposes of Scouting; have Scouts read00:15 - 4. Duties of Den Chief/Purposes of Scouting; have Scouts read and discussand discuss 00:35 - 5. Game Break- again part of meeting (boys join Scouts to have00:35 - 5. Game Break- again part of meeting (boys join Scouts to have fun)fun) 00:50 - 6. Den Meeting Planning (incl what Den Chiefs should bring)00:50 - 6. Den Meeting Planning (incl what Den Chiefs should bring) 01:10 - 7. Working with Cub Scouts (behavior of boys at different ages)01:10 - 7. Working with Cub Scouts (behavior of boys at different ages) 01:20 - 8. Another Game Break (OPTIONAL- based on clock)01:20 - 8. Another Game Break (OPTIONAL- based on clock) 01:30 - 9. Leading a game01:30 - 9. Leading a game 01:45 - 10. Working with Den Leader, Pack Leadership, and Scoutmaster01:45 - 10. Working with Den Leader, Pack Leadership, and Scoutmaster 01:55 - 11. Commitment Required01:55 - 11. Commitment Required 02:05 - 12. How to Train (EDGE model)02:05 - 12. How to Train (EDGE model) 02:15 - 13. Den Chief Training Scenarios02:15 - 13. Den Chief Training Scenarios 02:35 - 14. Announcements02:35 - 14. Announcements - include Den Chief Service Award- include Den Chief Service Award 02:40 - 15. Closing Ceremony02:40 - 15. Closing Ceremony Hand out diplomasHand out diplomas Scoutmaster Minute (A Little Fellow Follows Me)Scoutmaster Minute (A Little Fellow Follows Me) Cub Scout VespersCub Scout Vespers 02:45 16. END02:45 16. END

ITEMSITEMS ---------- American FlagAmerican Flag Curriculum (this document)Curriculum (this document) Den and Pack Meeting GuideDen and Pack Meeting Guide Den Chief Cords (Wolf/Bear, Webelos, Service Award)Den Chief Cords (Wolf/Bear, Webelos, Service Award) Four Packets of HandoutsFour Packets of Handouts 1. Pressman's Hat newspaper and instructions1. Pressman's Hat newspaper and instructions 2. Class Materials2. Class Materials Den Chief Contacts Den Chief Contacts Den Chief Duties and Purpose of Cub ScoutsDen Chief Duties and Purpose of Cub Scouts Den Chief Support CrewDen Chief Support Crew Den Chief PledgeDen Chief Pledge Den Chief Service Award RequirementsDen Chief Service Award Requirements EDGEEDGE Elements of a Den MeetingElements of a Den Meeting Stairs/PickleStairs/Pickle What to Bring to Every MeetingWhat to Bring to Every Meeting 3. Puzzles, Games, and Songs3. Puzzles, Games, and Songs Connect the DotsConnect the Dots How Many SquaresHow Many Squares Diagram PuzzlesDiagram Puzzles answer to Diagram Puzzlesanswer to Diagram Puzzles SongsSongs 4. Diplomas and Den Chief Service Award requirements4. Diplomas and Den Chief Service Award requirements RosterRoster Yoke PuzzlesYoke Puzzles

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.

The Cub Scout Promise The Law of the Pack

I promise to do my best The Cub Scout follows Akela, To do my duty to God and my country, The Cub Scout helps the pack go, To help other people, The pack helps the Cub Scout grow, And to obey the Law of the Pack. The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

The Cub Scout Motto - Do Your Best

The Meaning of Webelos - We'll be Loyal Scouts

Elements of a Den Meeting

1. Before the Meeting Starts

2. While the Scouts Gather

3. Opening

4. Activities

5. Preparing for Other Events

6. Closing

7. After the Meeting

Before the Meeting Starts Set up the room

Review meeting plans; make sure everything and everyone is ready

Make sure all materials are ready and set out

Gathering Collect Dues

Record Achievements, Electives, or Activity Pin approvals

Play Games, or Work on Puzzles

Teach Skills

Collect Paperwork (e.g., permission slips, Blue & Gold reservations)

Opening Pledge of Allegiance

Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack

Boy Scout Oath and Law in Webelos Dens Roll Call

Uniform Inspection

Activities Games

Crafts

Storytelling

Tricks or Stunts

Skits or Songs

Advancement Work as per the Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide

Preparing for Other Events Webelos Den Campout

Pack Family Campout

Den or Pack Day Trip or Outing

Presentation at the next Pack Meeting

Closing Announcements

Reminders

Closing Thoughts

After the Meeting Help Denner and Assistant Denner Supervise the Cleanup

Make Sure You Have Packed Up Everything You Brought

Discuss the Meeting Good Points, Problems, and Areas for Improvement with the Den Leader

Discuss What You Will Be Doing at the Next Meeting

What is Your Role in All These Areas?

What You and the Den Leader Determine What It Will Be

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE TIME AND RESOURCES TO SERVE AS A DEN CHIEF

CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING

Do You Have or Will You Have Other Activities during either the Entire School Year or Part of the School Year?

Sports? Band? Chorus? Religious Education? After-school job? Dancing Lessons? Driving Lessons? Orthodontist?

Does the Den Meeting Time Overlap Your School Day?

Middle School Dismissal is Generally Later than Elementary School Dismissal.

Den Meetings are Sometimes Held in the Elementary Schools and Start only a Few Minutes after the End of the School Day.

It Might Still be a Half Hour before You're Dismissed.

Are You Prepared to Pay Your Own Way?

Cub Scout Camporee? Pack Campout or “Camp-In”? Webelos Den Campout? Pack Day Trip?

Do You Have Transportation To and From Den and Pack Meetings?