1

Welcome to Welcome to Cub Scout Cub Scout Leader Leader TrainingTraining

2

The Cubmaster & Cub Den LeaderThe Cubmaster & Cub Den Leader

David CarlsenDavid CarlsenAssistant Council Commissioner for LDS UnitsAssistant Council Commissioner for LDS Units

davidcarlsen@charter.netdavidcarlsen@charter.net

3

The Cub Scout PromiseThe Cub Scout Promise

I, (name) promise to do my best to do my I, (name) promise to do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to help duty to God and my country, to help

other people, and to obey the Law of the other people, and to obey the Law of the Pack.Pack.

4

5

Great Books to HaveGreat Books to Have

6

7

Video Segment - Pack Organization Video Segment - Pack Organization

8

The CubmasterThe Cubmaster

Provides overall pack leadership Provides overall pack leadership Leads in planning the pack programLeads in planning the pack program Leads monthly pack meetingsLeads monthly pack meetings Coordinates pack membership, recruiting and Coordinates pack membership, recruiting and

transitiontransition

9

Pack Organization Chart

?

Assistant Cubmaster

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

Cubmaster

?

?

?

10

The Cubmaster is Supported by theThe Cubmaster is Supported by the

Pack committeePack committee Chartered organizationChartered organization District and council, throughDistrict and council, through

CommissionersCommissioners District Cub Scout roundtablesDistrict Cub Scout roundtables District committeeDistrict committee District executiveDistrict executive District training teamDistrict training team

11

Pack Organization Chart

Pack Trainer

Assistant Cubmaster

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

Cubmaster

Pack Committee

?

Chartered Organization

12

Pack Organization Chart

Pack Trainer

Assistant Cubmaster

?

Tiger Cub Den Leaders

?

?

Cub Scout Den Leaders

?

?

Webelos Den Leaders

Cubmaster

Pack Committee

?

Chartered Organization

13

Pack Organization Chart

Pack Trainer

Assistant Cubmaster

?

Tiger Cub Den Leaders

?

?

Cub Scout Den Leaders

?

?

Webelos Den Leaders

Cubmaster

Pack Committee

Chartered Organization Representative

Chartered Organization

14

Cubmaster Leadership SkillsCubmaster Leadership Skills

Working with the pack teamWorking with the pack team Effective communicationsEffective communications Understanding and working with boysUnderstanding and working with boys Projecting Cub Scout spiritProjecting Cub Scout spirit

15

The Cub Scout Den Leader:The Cub Scout Den Leader:

• Gives leadership to den program Gives leadership to den program planningplanning

• Plans, prepares, and runs den Plans, prepares, and runs den meetingsmeetings

• Leads the den at pack eventsLeads the den at pack events• Works with other pack leaders to Works with other pack leaders to ensure den successensure den success

• Participates in pack program Participates in pack program planningplanning

16

The Cub Scout Den LeaderThe Cub Scout Den Leader Is Supported by the: Is Supported by the:

• CubmasterCubmaster• Pack committeePack committee• Chartered organizationChartered organization• District and council, throughDistrict and council, through

• CommissionersCommissioners• District Cub Scout roundtablesDistrict Cub Scout roundtables• District committeeDistrict committee• District executiveDistrict executive• District training teamDistrict training team

17

Pack Organization Chart

Pack Trainer

Assistant Cubmaster

Adult Partners

Tiger Cub Den Leaders

Den Chief

Assistant Den Leaders

Cub Scout Den Leaders

Den Chief

Assistant Webelos Den Leaders

Webelos Den Leaders

Cubmaster

Pack Committee

Chartered Organization Representative

Chartered Organization

18

Leadership Skills for Leadership Skills for Cub Scout Den LeadersCub Scout Den Leaders

• TeamworkTeamwork• CooperationCooperation• CommunicationCommunication• Working with boysWorking with boys• AttitudeAttitude• Setting the ExampleSetting the Example

19

Cub Scout Leader Recognition PlanCub Scout Leader Recognition Plan Recognition for adult leaders who build quality Recognition for adult leaders who build quality

packs and dens that accomplish the purposes of packs and dens that accomplish the purposes of Cub ScoutingCub Scouting

Requirements include tenure, completion of Requirements include tenure, completion of training, and achievement of performance goalstraining, and achievement of performance goals

Tiger Cub Den Leader AwardTiger Cub Den Leader Award Cub Scout Den Leader AwardCub Scout Den Leader Award Webelos Den Leader AwardWebelos Den Leader Award Cubmaster AwardCubmaster Award Cub Scouter AwardCub Scouter Award

20

The 10 Purposes of Cub ScoutingThe 10 Purposes of Cub Scouting Character DevelopmentCharacter Development Spiritual GrowthSpiritual Growth Good CitizenshipGood Citizenship Sportsmanship and fitnessSportsmanship and fitness Family understandingFamily understanding Respectful relationshipsRespectful relationships Personal achievementPersonal achievement Friendly serviceFriendly service Fun and adventureFun and adventure Preparation for Boy ScoutingPreparation for Boy Scouting

21

Video Segment - Advancement in Cub Video Segment - Advancement in Cub Scouting Scouting

22

The Advancement MethodThe Advancement Method

Grade-related and progressiveGrade-related and progressive An asset for parentsAn asset for parents Parents’ roles change as boys matureParents’ roles change as boys mature

23

Tiger Cub AdvancementTiger Cub Advancement

Tiger Cub totemTiger Cub totem Tiger Cub rankTiger Cub rank Tiger TracksTiger Tracks Parents are “adult partners” for all meetings and Parents are “adult partners” for all meetings and

activities.activities.

24

Cub Scout AdvancementCub Scout Advancement

BobcatBobcat

BearBear

ArrowArrow PointsPoints

WolfWolf

Tiger CubsTiger Cubs

25

Webelos AdvancementWebelos Advancement

Activity badgesActivity badges

Webelos badgeWebelos badge

• Compass PointsCompass Points

26

The Arrow of LightThe Arrow of Light

Highest award in Cub ScoutingHighest award in Cub Scouting Tied to the Webelos-to-Scout transitionTied to the Webelos-to-Scout transition

27

Cub Scout UniformingCub Scout Uniforming

Sense of belongingSense of belonging Recognition Recognition Identification with ScoutingIdentification with Scouting

28

Adult Cub Scout Adult Cub Scout Leader Leader

UniformsUniforms

29

30

Summary: Advancement and Summary: Advancement and UniformingUniforming

Advancement is grade-based and progressiveAdvancement is grade-based and progressive Parents are key to advancement for Tiger Cubs, Parents are key to advancement for Tiger Cubs,

Wolf, and Bear Cub ScoutsWolf, and Bear Cub Scouts Leaders are key to advancement for Webelos Leaders are key to advancement for Webelos

ScoutsScouts Leaders set uniforming example for allLeaders set uniforming example for all

31

Video Segment - Program Planning Video Segment - Program Planning

32

Planning in the PackPlanning in the Pack

Built around monthly themes for Cub Scouts, Built around monthly themes for Cub Scouts, activities for Tiger Cubs, and activity badges for activities for Tiger Cubs, and activity badges for Webelos ScoutsWebelos Scouts

Themes tie each pack meeting togetherThemes tie each pack meeting together Annual program planning conferenceAnnual program planning conference The monthly pack leaders’ meetingThe monthly pack leaders’ meeting

33

Cub Scout CampingCub Scout Camping

Day campDay camp Resident campResident camp Family campingFamily camping Pack campingPack camping

Be sure to include pack camping in your annual Be sure to include pack camping in your annual program plans.program plans.

34

Cub Scout Pack MeetingsCub Scout Pack Meetings Before the meetingBefore the meeting Gathering Gathering OpeningOpening ProgramProgram

Tiger Cub and Cub Scout den skits and stuntsTiger Cub and Cub Scout den skits and stunts Webelos den demonstrationsWebelos den demonstrations GamesGames

RecognitionRecognition ClosingClosing After the meetingAfter the meeting

35

Cub Scout Den MeetingsCub Scout Den Meetings

• Before the meetingBefore the meeting• GatheringGathering• OpeningOpening• Business itemsBusiness items• ActivitiesActivities• ClosingClosing• After the meetingAfter the meeting

36

Successful Den Leaders Successful Den Leaders Remember That:Remember That:

• Action is better than inactivity.Action is better than inactivity.• Participation is better than watching.Participation is better than watching.• Outdoors is more fun than indoors.Outdoors is more fun than indoors.• The unusual is more exciting than the The unusual is more exciting than the usual.usual.

• The surprising is more interesting The surprising is more interesting than the expected.than the expected.

• The mysterious is more appealing than The mysterious is more appealing than the obvious.the obvious.

• The real thing is more appealing than The real thing is more appealing than a substitute.a substitute.

37

Six Great Den Meeting Six Great Den Meeting SecretsSecrets

• Planned well in advancePlanned well in advance• Make good use of all leadersMake good use of all leaders• Use Use Program Helps, Cub Scout Program Helps, Cub Scout Leader BookLeader Book

• Use pack people resourcesUse pack people resources• Anticipate any behavior problemsAnticipate any behavior problems• Have FUN!Have FUN!

38

Great Den Leaders Know:Great Den Leaders Know:

• Boys need a fast-moving program.Boys need a fast-moving program.• Energetic activities should be Energetic activities should be alternated with quiet ones.alternated with quiet ones.

• ““Hands-on” is better than lecture.Hands-on” is better than lecture.• Boys will learn self-control when Boys will learn self-control when given guidelines.given guidelines.

• Codes of conduct work when used Codes of conduct work when used consistently.consistently.• Have den rules.Have den rules.• Form alliances between parents and the Form alliances between parents and the den leader.den leader.

39

Want More Ideas?Want More Ideas?

• Look in Scouting MagazineLook in Scouting Magazine• Attend monthly roundtable Attend monthly roundtable meetingsmeetings

• Visit the Council Scout ShopVisit the Council Scout Shop• Use online sitesUse online sites• Plan to attend Wood BadgePlan to attend Wood Badge

40

41

Thank YouThank You

• TrainersTrainers• ParticipantsParticipants

42

The ChallengeThe Challenge

• Helping boys grow into good men Helping boys grow into good men takes a lot of dedication and takes a lot of dedication and knowledge.knowledge.

• There may be times when you are There may be times when you are disappointed or discouraged.disappointed or discouraged.

• Try to remember the goals we are Try to remember the goals we are striving to reach:striving to reach:• Character developmentCharacter development• Citizenship trainingCitizenship training• Personal fitness Personal fitness

• Let’s all do our best!Let’s all do our best!

43

The Cub Scout PromiseThe Cub Scout Promise

I, (name) promise to do my best to do my I, (name) promise to do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to help duty to God and my country, to help

other people, and to obey the Law of the other people, and to obey the Law of the Pack.Pack.

44

Do Your Best!Do Your Best!