Always try to wear your Cub Scout Leader uniform whenever you go to Roundtable! 

Monthly Committee Meeting

Make sure you are attending the monthly Committee Meeting. New information is passed out at this meeting, and decisions that may affect YOU will be made. Besides, you can't collect money from the pack for your den or patrol expenses if you (or a parent from your group) aren't there!

Also, make sure you are receiving (and reading!) Scouting magazine. Every registered leader receives this magazine. If you're not getting it, you're not registered as a leader with the council, and you need to contact the Committee Chairperson right away!

View a current list of materials in the pack's library for you to use. Print it out for later reference using your browser.

Review the characteristics of a successful leader.

Learn about awards available to registered Cub Scout leaders.

Dave Blodgett of Pack 1196 in Manassas, VA and Roxanne Prahser of Pack 215 in Walnut Creek, CA have produced Microsoft Excel spreadsheets that provide really nice tracking of Cub Scout advancements and include the ability to track Wolf, Bear and Webelos requirements. The spreadsheets require Microsoft Excel 5.0 or later. More specific information on using and customizing the spreadsheets is contained in each spreadsheet (in the 'Notes' worksheet). These spreadsheets are able to track up to 12 boys per den. The zipped spreadsheet template files are available from The Virtual Cub Scout Leader's Handbook .

Scout Leader Training  

EVERY SCOUT DESERVES A TRAINED LEADER
Be the best youth serving volunteer you can be! 
"Be Trained"

NOTE ABOUT TRAINING - PLEASE PRE-REGISTER to insure you receive handout materials at your training session.   Walk-in registrations are not guaranteed and materials may not be available during the training session.  Questions:  Call the council service center at (303) 455-5522.

Denver Area Council Training:

Click here for the latest information on training for the subjects listed below from the Arapahoe District Denver Area Council

There are three steps to the Scout Leader Training process.  In order to be considered fully "trained", a Cub Scout Leader must complete New Leader Essentials and Cub Scout Leader Specific Training.   All registered leaders in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts must also complete Youth Protection Training.

New Leader Essentials: This is training for all new Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout and Venture Leaders. Topics featured include; Personal goals, Youth Growth and Development, How you as a Leader fit into your unit and your district, Where to find help and support, Unit and District Finances, Safe Scouting, and Scouting Transitions.  

Cub Scout Leader Specific Trainings: These are separate training sessions that feature discussions on issues specific to Cub Scout Pack Leadership, including specific leader training covering the Tiger, Wolf/Bear, Webelos, and Cubmaster/Committee positions and responsibilities.   A Fast Start version of this training is now available online at the national Boy Scouts web site.  Click here for the link.

BALOO (Basic Leader Outdoor Orientation): Cub Scout leaders, Webelos Leaders, and any parents interested in helping their Pack with planning and execution of outdoor events such as camping should attend this training.   

Youth Protection Training: All registered leaders must attend this training.  Certification must be updated every 3 years.  The training is generally offered monthly by the Arapahoe District and Denver Area Council.  

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training: This Training is offered twice per year to any Webelos leader, or Bear den leader who will be continuing on as a Webelos leader. Other leaders and even parents are welcome too. You will learn details about and fun activities for the four Outdoor Activity pins (Naturalist, Forester, Geologist and Outdoorsman), plus games, skills, knots, first aid, camping methods and much, much more.  You will camp out in a tent (yours or a borrowed one), make three meals (food and assistance provided) and participate in a Campfire experience. Plus you get a huge notebook full of ideas to take home with you! 

Here are some answers to questions frequently asked by Webelos leaders.

Here are some hints for new cub scout leaders.

Remember to always set an example for the boys.

1. Register with the Boy Scouts of America.
2. Attend the Cub Scout Basic Training Course.
3. Attend Pow-wow.
4. Attend the monthly Roundtable for fresh ideas and information.
5. Attend the monthly Pack Committee meeting to help your pack grow.
6. Wear a full uniform and encourage every adult leader and boy member to be fully uniformed.
7. Provide a Scouting program on a year-round basis.
8. Complete and submit and/or present recognitions for boys, leaders and adult volunteers in a prompt manner.
9. Use your "Program Helps' and other resources from the pack library.
10. Work with your assistants (adults and den chiefs) to plan the weekly, monthly and/or annual meetings.
11. Encourage your den chief to attend "Den Chief Training" at Pow-wow.
12. Hold and attend regular pack/den meetings.
13. Attend an annual day or weekend camp where opportunities for boy’s advancements can be met (council camps are recommended).
14. See that boys learn service by having regular service projects (at least four per year). Earn the World Conservation Award.
15. Attend and support Scouting for Food to help boys feel part of a large service project.
16. Attend and support the Scout Show where boys can see other Scouts function.
17. Help your pack achieve the Quality Unit Award.
18. Earn an activity recognition such as National Den Award or Summertime Pack Award.
19. See that the boys have an opportunity to interact with adult leaders.
20. Participate in three "Ethics in Action" activities from the "How-to Book".

THANKS FOR DOING YOUR BEST!