cub scout den leader award
New Requirements
Tenure
Complete one year as a registered Cub Scout Den Leader*
Training
- Complete "The New Den Leader" Fast Start training
- Complete Basic Training for Cub Scout Den Leaders
- Complete Youth Protection training
- During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader Pow Wow or University of Scout, or attend at least four roundtables.
Performance
Do five of the following:
- During at least one program year, have a minimum of 50 percent of the Cub Scouts in your den earn the rank for their grade or age (Wolf or Bear)
- At least once, reregister a minimum of 75 percent of the eligible members of your den as a part of pack rechartering.
- Graduate a minimum of 60 percent of the eligible members of your den into Webelos Scouting.
- Have an assistant den leader or second adult who regularly meets with your den.
- Have a den chief who regularly meets with your den
- Take leadership in planning and conducting a den service project.
- Conduct at least three den meetings per month, nine months per year, or follow an optional plan approved by the pack.
- Participate with your den in a Cub Scout day camp or Cub Scout resident camp experience.
- Explore three Ethics in Action activities with your den members in one year.
- Hold regular den meeting and den activity planning sessions with your assistant den leader.
*Dates of service used to earn one key or award cannot be used to earn another key or award.