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Cub Scout Leader Jumpstart

If you are a new leader in Cub Scouting, here are some key resources that you should review so that you can get your den or pack up and running, right from the start. The staff at the council office are avaialble to help, so do not hesitate to contact them at 800-303-2195.

New Leader Guides

These brochures provide an at-a-glance orientation for new Cub Scout leaders.

Resources

Welcome New Leader - This brochure provides an overview of the Cub Scout program, including details on the "Three Steps to Success" for your first month of Cub Scouting.
Program Ideas for Your First Month of Den Meetings - If there are any new boys in your Wolf, Bear, or Webelos den, use these program ideas to help them earn their Bobcat badge, which every boy in Cub Scouting must complete.
Fast Tracks - Is a series of den meeting plans (two den meetings per month) designed to be used in conjunction with the youth handbooks. By following the prescribed den meeting plans as written, the boys will fulfill the requirements necessary to earn the badge of rank by early spring.
Program Helps - Perhaps the most essential document for new den leaders, this is their recipe book for den activity. The online edition covers all types of den plans. These are available in a bound edition, for an entire year of program, through our Scout office.
Leader's Library - an overview of some of the key publications for Cub Scout leaders. All of these items, and many others, are available to you at the council service center.

Training

Cub Scout Leader Fast Start - This online training is provided to help you understand and carry out your responsibilities as a new den leader, pack leader, or committeemember. Be sure to review it before your first meeting. Log in to MyScouting to take this course online.

Oreintation Video

Orientation video - for parents new to Cub Scouting

On behalf of the Scouts, thank you for your dedication to Scouting.