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The New Webelos Den Leader
WHO - An adult (21 or older) who has been
selected to lead a Webelos den, with the help of an assistant Webelos leader and
sometimes a den chief. The den leader is usually the parent of a Webelos Scout.
WHAT - A Webelos den consists of six to eight
boys in the fourth and fifth grades (or who are 10 years old) who meet weekly
with their leaders for activities based on one or more Webelos activity badges.
The den is part of a pack
WHEN
- Den meetings last about one hour and are held each week at a time convenient
for all the den members and leaders.
WHERE - At a location chosen by the den
leader. Since the group is small, meetings are often held in the den leader's
home, but they can be held in a school, library, or other public facility.
WHY
- Webelos den meetings build boys into a group whose members have fun while
learning new skills. They receive recognition for earning Webelos activity
badges and advance in rank by earning their Webelos badge and finally the Arrow
of Light, the highest award in Cub Scouting.
HOW - Planning a den meeting is easy with the
aid of The Webelos Leader Guide and other resources. The Webelos
Leader Guide contains a suggested sequence of activity badges for each
month. The den leader and assistant use the Webelos Den Meeting Program form to
plan each meeting. Webelos leaders can share activity badge ideas at the monthly
pack leaders' meeting.
Leading Your First Den Meeting
Here are the important parts of a Webelos den
meeting.
- Before the Meeting
- Gathering
- Opening
- Activity Badge Fun
- Preparation
- Closing
- After the Meeting
Check the Cub Scout Leader Book and the
Webelos Den Meeting Program form for more details.
Webelos Outdoor Program
Webelos
dens are encouraged to conduct several overnight camping experiences with
parents. These campouts help build a strong relationship between the boy, the
parent, and the den.
Day camp, resident camp, and other outdoor
activities may be conducted for Webelos Scouts and their parents by local
councils.