• Serves as a Scouting role model for the Cub Scouts in the den, as well as the entire pack;
• Promotes Scouting in general and the local troop in particular;
• Encourages the transition of Webelos Scouts into Scouts BSA;
• Holds a leadership position in the troop or crew, thus fulfilling an advancement requirement in the unit.

In addition, a trained Den Chief:

• Assists the den leader with planning and conducting den meetings;
• Understands the Cub Scouting program and the differences between Cub Scouts and other Scouting programs;
• Understands the den leader’s duties and confidently helps lead portions of the den meeting program;
• Knows a variety of resources for age-appropriate activities for Cub Scouts in the den;
• Brings a repertoire of activities that Cub Scouts enjoy.

This training is designed to build on each of these ideas using a framework that will allow the new Den Chief, or perhaps an experienced Den Chief looking for new ideas, to have fun and learn the role.

Please be sure to have eaten lunch prior to arriving as the training will start promptly at noon.  Scouts will be provided a Den Chief position patch, a trained patch and training certificate upon completion of the course.  Purchase of the Den Chief Handbook is optional, but encouraged, at the time of registration.  In order to ensure delivery of patches and handbooks, please be sure to register a minimum of 10 days prior to the course.  Any registrations after this date, may result in patches and handbooks being delivered at a later date following the course.