Den Chief Training

Saturday, October 8, 2022

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Chippewa Park 9461 County Rd 108 NW, Brandon, MN 56315 Hosted by Prairie Fire District Fee: No Fee

What is a Den Chief and why take the Training? A Den Chief is a Scout, Venturer or Sea Scout assisting a Cub Scout den. This training is designed to allow the new Den Chief, or perhaps the experienced Den Chief looking for new ideas, to have fun, learn the role and have resources to help them be successful.

But the story is far more important than those words suggest as the Den Chief:

• 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.

Who should take Den Chief Training?

Scouts BSA members, Venturer or Sea Scout members. These youth assist a Cub Scout den leader or Webelos den leader. They are selected by the Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster, and approved by the Cubmaster and the Pack Committee for recommendation to the Den Leader. Den Chiefs help Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks and encourage Cub Scouts to join a troop upon graduation. Den Leaders are recommended to attend the training with their den chief. That way, they’ll know what the Den Chief knows, and start building a relationship with them.

For More Information: Dave Pedersen dpedersen@charter.net 320-808-1056 Jeff Bock bock_jeff@yahoo.com 320-491-7252