Webelos Den Leader Resources
Welcome
Thank you for being a Webelos Den Leader! Here you will find the resources you need to be a den leader or assistant den leader. You may want to bookmark this page for quick reference.
Getting Started
STEP 1
Get the Webelos Handbook. You can get a copy from your local Scout Shop or order one online.
STEP 2
Follow this step-by-step guide to get registered as a Den Leader, complete training, and the simple steps to get you started.
STEP 3
Plan your first Den Meeting. Pick an Adventure, it is recommended that you start with the Bobcat Adventure. Review the requirements for the Adventure. Pick one activity for each requirement to do at the meeting.
Guide to Safe Scouting
All participants in official Scouting activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting, applicable program literature or manuals, and be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Boy Scouts of America practices, policies, and guidelines. The Guide to Safe Scouting is an overview of Scouting policies and procedures gleaned from a variety of sources. For some items, the policy statements are complete. Unit leaders are expected to review the additional reference material cited prior to conducting such activities.
Digital Tools
Scoutbook
Once you are a registered Den Leader, Scoutbook is your online resource to assist you with tracking and reporting awards for the youth in your den. In addition, it provides the ability to set up calendars and reminders to parents for events and activities.
Scoutbook is free for everyone registered in Scouting. Once you are registered, you or another leader can set up who is in your den and off you go!
Scouting App
The Scouting App provides parents the ability to see how their child is progressing, get notifications about meetings, and inform Den Leaders when a Cub Scout has completed a requirement at home.
Make sure all your parents download the Scouting App for free onto their mobile device.
Den Leader Tips and Tricks Videos
Tips and tricks videos for Den Leaders, locally created content to help inspire, including resources in Spanish, and hack videos for ScoutBook’s Den Leader Experience. A growing number of videos to help support Den Leaders.
More Resources
Free Online Resources
Family Talent Survey
One of the first things to have parents in your den complete is this survey to help you identify parents who have resources.
Activity Consent Form
The recommended use of this form is for the consent and approval for Cub Scouts to participate in any activity that is not at your regular den meeting location.
Available for Purchase
Den Code of Conduct Poster Set
This set includes a poster to create your Den Code of Conduct, and a posters of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Adventure Pocket Certificate
Used to recognize Cub Scouts when they complete an adventure. Most packs provide this at Pack Meetings.
Webelos Rank Pocket Certificate
Used to recognize Cub Scouts when they complete the Webelos rank. Most packs provide this at Pack Meetings.
Arrow of Light Pocket Certificate
Used to recognized Cub Scouts when they complete the Arrow of Light rank. Most packs provide this at Pack Meetings.
Special Recognitions
Religious Emblems
Many organized faiths offer a special religious emblem for Cub Scouts to earn.
Interpreter Strip
Scouts who can speak or are learning a second language may earn this award.
Den Leader Awards
Trained Patch
Complete the on-line modules at my.scouting.org and you qualify to wear the Trained Patch.
Den Leader Award Application
After completing training Den Leaders my go on to earn the Den Leader Award.
Health & Safety
Incident Reporting
Timely, clear, concise, and complete incident reports allow for an appropriate response and an opportunity for analysis while promoting continuous improvement of our programs. You can report incidents, near misses, and youth protection / membership infraction incidents to your local council.
Meeting Place Inspection Sheet
If not already done for your den meeting location, complete this inspection sheet.
Annual Health and Medical Record
Each Cub Scout and adult leader participating in an activity that is not at your regular den meeting location is to complete this medical record. A copy of the record is to be with the leader of the activity or a designee.
Age Appropriate Guidelines
This chart indicates what activities your Cub Scouts are allowed to participate in.
Camping and Outdoor Resources
Campfire Program Planner
A useful tool to help your Webelos to plan a campfire program.
Campout Checklist
Planning a Webelos overnight campout? Use this helpful check list for your planning and remember to have a BALOO trained leader with you.
Pack Overnighter Site Approval Form
Used to recognize Cub Scouts when they complete the Webelos rank. Most packs provide this at Pack Meetings.
