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Webelos Den Leader Training
What is it?
Specific leader training for Webelos Den leaders
and assistants.
How long is it?
2 hours, 55 minutes.
Where's it offered?
At scheduled District Trainings (link
to District Web Sites)
Course format:
Five presentations, using lecture, discussion,
and video.
Learning Objectives:
Presentation 1: Opening ceremony
- Correctly form the Cub Scout salute, sign, and handshake.
- Repeat the Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack.
Presentation 2: "Pack Organization and the
Webelos Den Leader "
- Describe the organization of a Cub Scout pack.
- Explain the role of the Webelos den leader in the pack.
- Explain the relationship between the Webelos den leader
and other pack leaders.
- Explain how family involvement supports the pack.
- Explain the Cub Scout Leader Recognition Plan awards.
Presentation 3: "The Cub Scout Advancement
Program"
- Describe the basics of the grade- (or age-) based,
"progressive" advancement program in Cub Scouting, and the
role of parents at each stage in the advancement program.
- Describe the Webelos advancement program and how it is
used.
- Discuss the Webelos den leaders's role in advancement.
- Describe the basics of all uniforms in Cub Scouting.
- Describe in detail the uniform worn by Webelos Scouts.
- Explain the importance of the leader's setting the example
by wearing the uniform.
Presentation 4: "Den and Pack Program Planning"
- Tell why planning is important.
- Describe the use of monthly themes, Webelos activity
badges, and Tiger Cub activities in programming for a Cub
Scout pack.
- Explain who is involved in planning the pack program.
- Describe the purpose of the annual pack program planning
conference and explain how it is conducted.
- Describe the purposes of the monthly pack leaders' meetihg
and explain how it is conducted.
- Explain the purposes and elements of a good Webelos den
meeting.
- Use the leadership skill of planning in preparing for a
den meeting.
- Explain how to solve problems in running good den
meetings.
- Describe WSebelos den overnight camping.
Presentation 5: "Transition: Webelos Scouting to Boy
Scouting"
- Describe the Webelos-to-Scout transition plan.
- Explain the responsibilities of the Webelos den leader and
assistant, den chief, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, and assistant
Scoutmaster in making successful transitions.
- Plan joint activities with a troop to enhance retention
from Webelos Scouting to Boy Scouting.
What's Next?
Woodbadge leader training.
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