Leader/Parent Resources

We must have at least two leaders per Den as part of the TWO deep leader philosophy of the Boy Scouts of America. If you are interested in becoming a leader for your boys Den, please contact the CubMaster. To become a "Trained" leader there are specific courses taught in our area that will help you along the way. There are several useful sites to help the leader schedule and manage the Den. Another great resource is the District Roundtable meeting. This generally occurs the first Thursday of Each Month. Parents and leaders are welcome to attend this meeting. It is a great resource for speaking with experienced leaders and getting new ideas. Try to attend if you can.

Arapahoe District Roundtable

When: Arapahoe District Roundtables are scheduled the 1st Thursday of each month at the LDS church off Timberline Road, Lone Tree, Colorado.  Roundtables begin promptly at 7:00pm and end at approximately 8:30pm.  

Where: Directions:  Highlands Ranch Parkway east to University/Lincoln, east on Lincoln to Quebec (Post Office), turn left (north) on Quebec to first street on right (Timberline), right on Timberline and then go about 1/2 mile to stop sign.  The LDS Church is on the left at the stop sign.  Cub Scout Roundtable is in the south side of the gymnasium, Boy Scouts are in the north side of the gym.  

Always try to wear your Cub Scout Leader uniform whenever you go to Roundtable! For the latest ideas and information that will help your Den meetings, you can always go to the Arapahoe District Roundtable web page at: http://www.arapahoedistrict.org/  . Also, the latest Roundtable Schedule and Program Helps guide are available for viewing and download from the site...Check them out!

Monthly Pack Committee Meeting

Make sure you (All leaders and Parents) are attending the monthly Committee Meeting (Monday evening 7 to 8 pm) following the roundtable meeting (see the Welcome page for more detail). New information is passed out at this meeting, and decisions that may affect YOU will be made. Remember, this meeting is open to all Parents and Den Leaders. We can always use new leaders so if you are interested contact the CubMaster.

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!

Scout Leader Training  

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

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 which is included with New Leader Essentials but is renewed at least every 3 years by ALL leaders..

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.  Click on this link to be taken to the National Council Website's "Guide to Safe Scouting".

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.

POW WOW: A fun event with great program ideas for all parents and leaders.  

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. 

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training: This Training is 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! 

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!