Den Leader Resources
If you are nervous about your new leadership role, that is normal. Take that nervous energy and excitement and make your Den the best it can be. This page, Scouting America Den Leader Resources, has lots of info about how to be a Den Leader. It will help you plan a meeting and introduce you to a wealth of other information you can use really make your meetings fun and interesting. At the bottom of the page is a link to Den Leader Tips & Tricks Videos.
Be sure and become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting. The Guide to Safe Scouting is an overview of Scouting policies and procedures gleaned from a variety of sources.
New Den Leader Guides
- Lion Den Leader Guide
- Tiger Den Leader Guide
- Wolf Den Leader Guide
- Bear Den Leader Guide
- Webelo Den Leader Guide
- AOL Den Leader Guide
Meeting Planning Resources
Training
There is an abundance of training available for Scouting Leaders. The Adult Leader Training link on the Scouting.org site has great info on much of the training.
As a new leader you must:
- Setup a My.Scouting account
- Take Safeguarding Youth Training
We also want to encourage you to, at a minimum, take Position Specific Training.
If you complete this position specific training you qualify for a special “Trained” patch you can wear below you Position Patch on your Class A uniform.
Other Training
Baloo
This one-and-a-half day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite component in addition to an overnight outdoor camping experience. Completion of this course is mandatory for a MINIMUM OF ONE adult on a Pack overnighter.
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is known as the premier training course in Scouting America. Offered by a local council, it is held over a period of a week or two full weekends. It includes an outdoor camping experience.
Those who complete Wood Badge are presented iconic wooden beads as a symbol of their commitment to provide a quality Scouting program.
Roundtables
Once a month Scouting volunteers in a local community come together to provide information about local Scouting events, activities, and programs. Roundtables play a significant role in providing continuous supplemental training for unit leaders. This monthly event provides program topic guidance and structure suggestions for unit leaders.
A fun environment creates excitement around the coming month of activities and program for unit leaders to carry back for implementation in their units.
University of Scouting (UofS)
Typically these are a series of courses that take place one day. East Texas Area Council normally holds UofS in January or February, but other districts may hold it at other times, some even hold more than one a year.
University of Scouting provides the opportunity to take several sessions on various topics that help you provide a great program.