Webelos Cub Scout
Den Leader Training

 Webelos Den Leader Position Description

The responsibilities of the Webelos den leader can be summarized as:

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

2. Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant and den chief.

3. Attend pack leaders' meetings.

4. Lead the den at the monthly pack meeting and pack activities.

5. Plan and conduct Webelos den parent/son overnight campouts.

6. See the Cub Scout Leader Book for additional information concerning the responsibilities of this position.

Elements of a Good Webelos Den Meeting

1. The meeting begins and ends on time.
2. The meeting lasts no longer than an hour and 15 minutes.
3. The den meeting program includes all seven parts of a Webelos den meeting.
4. A trained Webelos den leader conducts the meeting with help from the trained assistant Webelos den leader and the trained Webelos den chief.
5. The Webelos Scouts and leaders are properly uniformed.
6. Before the meeting begins, equipment and materials are ready for use.
7. A well-planned written program is conducted.
8. Activities are related to that month's activity badge area and the next pack meeting.
9. Activity badge counselors are involved in teaching activity badge work.
10. Activities are geared to helping the boys prepare to become Boy Scouts.
11. Leaders manage boy behavior.  The boys show proper respect for the adult leaders, the den chief, and each other.
12. The boys bring their handbooks to each meeting.
13. Den records are accurate and kept up-to-date.
14. Inspiration and motivation are provided through ceremonies and discussion of activity badge projects.
15. The Webelos Scouts have fun.  

TRAINING SCHEDULE

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