two_deep_cubs
| GSLC Cub Scouts |
Revised June 2007 |
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TWO-DEEP LEADERSHIP IN CUB SCOUTING |
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DEN MEETINGS: Each Cub Scout den, Webelos den, and chartered Cub Scout pack shall have one leader, 21 years of age or older, who shall be registered and served as the unit leader or den leader. Every pack should have at least one assistant Cubmaster. The Cub Scout den leader is responsible for seeing that weekly den meetings are planned and conducted. The wise den leader will involve the other members of the den leadership team (assistant den leader and den chief) in the planning. The den leader and assistant den leader (or another adult) attend all den meetings with the Cub Scouts. (At least two adults must be present at all meetings.) Tiger Cub den meetings are also attended by each Tiger Cub's adult partner. Wolf, Bear, and Webelos den meetings are often attended by a den chief, a Boy Scout or Venturer who assists the adult leaders. An activity badge counselor who has been asked to help with a specific badge may also attend a Webelos den meeting. Sometimes, a parent, guardian, or other family member might be asked to help at a specific meeting, but family members do not normally attend Wolf, Bear, or Webelos den meetings. One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is not permitted. In situations that require personal conferences, the meeting is to be conducted in view of other adults and youths. TRIPS & OUTINGS: It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America that trips and outings may never be led by only one adult. Two registered adult leaders or one registered adult leader and a parent of a participant, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips and outings. The chartered organization is responsible for ensuring that sufficient leadership is provided for all activities. Both adults do not need to be in the same vehicle; however, in each vehicle, the minimum requirement is one adult and two or more youth members. Never allow one-on-one supervision. Resources: Cub Scout Leader Book, 2006, 8-1, 20-2, 27-5, 33-3 National Web site www.scouting.org Guide to Safe Scouting, 2006, Ch. 1 |
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