A Den Chief is a Boy Scout, Venturer or Sea Scout assisting a Cub Scout den. 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 Boy Scouting
• 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 the experienced Den Chief looking for new ideas, to have fun and learn the role.