Den Leader Position- Specific Training. For Wolf and Bear Den Leaders in Cub Scout Packs Chartered to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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1 Den Leader Position- Specific Training For Wolf and Bear Den Leaders in Cub Scout Packs Chartered to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

2 Contents Introduction...3 Training Format Option One (Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide)... 5 Preparation for the Course Gathering Time Activity... 8 Part I Before the Meeting Starts... 9 Part II While Cub Scouts Gather...12 Part III Opening Part IV Talk Time Part V Activities Part VI Closing Part VII After the Meeting...21 Appendix Characteristics of Cub Scouts Glossary of Scouting Terms Glossary of LDS Terms BSA Youth Protection Policies Scouting s Barriers to Abuse Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders 1

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4 Introduction This course is designed for Wolf and Bear den leaders who have been called to serve in Cub Scout packs chartered to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The course is designed to give the leaders of Wolf and Bear Cub Scout dens the basic information they need to conduct successful den meetings, as well as an understanding of the connection between the Boy Scouts of America and the Church. The course should take about two hours so that it may be offered in a single evening or morning session with a minimum of preparation necessary. The course is designed to be conducted in a small-group setting (to model a den) for a group of newly-called leaders and to be done on a ward, meetinghouse, or stake basis. When the training is complete, training code C42 may be entered into the leader s training record on My.Scouting.org. Leaders who complete this training and Youth Protection training are considered trained for the den leader position. Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders 3

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6 For packs Following the seven parts of a cub scout den meeting using the APPROPRIATE DEN LEADER GUIDE(S) TRAInInG FoRMAT

7 PRePARATIon for The CouRSe Select a meeting plan from a Den Leader Guide. The trainers will model a typical den meeting by playing the games, leading the participants through the activities, and conducting the ceremonies recommended for the meeting. For Participants Sample meeting plans (entire month) from a Den Meeting Guide Sample Monthly Pack Meeting Plans* Sample pack calendar* A council and/or district calendar Local resource lists Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities* Individual Cub Scout Record* Cub Scout Den Advancement Report* Faith in God booklet Boys Life subscription forms Handouts from appendix For Trainers Den Meeting Guide(s)* Copies of Scouting and Boys Life magazines Group Meeting Sparklers Wolf and Bear books Cub Scout training posters (they can be homemade with Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, motto, purposes, etc.) Sample Den Doodle Flip chart or whiteboard (with pens) Den Advancement Chart Additionally, you will need to gather the materials necessary to conduct the den meeting you have chosen. *These materials can be found on Scouting.org. Decorate the room with Cub Scouting posters. These posters will provide additional information for the participants to read. 6 Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders

8 Create a typical Den Rules poster to display during the session. You will also refer to the Den Rules poster during the session on boy behavior (Part III Opening). If possible, each participant should bring or have access to a Den Meeting Guide and Monthly Pack Meeting Plans ( Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders 7

9 GATheRInG TIMe ACTIvITY Choose a gathering time activity from the Den Meeting Guide or Group Meeting Sparklers and have it available for participation during check-in. This is important because it is fun and it models part of the instruction presented later in the training. Time Be ready 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of the training. objectives At the end of this activity, participants will be able to Practice effective gathering time activities. Demonstrate ways to keep active before the training or a Cub Scout event. Build excitement among the participants for their role as future den leaders. Materials Needed Provide any materials needed for the chosen activity. Activity Description Provide any instructions needed for the participants and the intended outcome of the chosen gathering activity. 8 Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders

10 Part I Before the Meeting Starts Time 30 minutes Objectives At the end of this activity, participants will be able to Explain why the Church has used Scouting to help develop its young men. Introduce the Youth Protection policies of the Boy Scouts of America. Discuss preparation for a den meeting. Materials Needed If possible, a computer with Internet connection to show participants the e-learning site and other resources on Scouting.org and ldsbsa.org Meeting plans from the Den Meeting Guide BSA Youth Protection Policies and Scouting s Barriers to Abuse handouts (see appendix) Introduction Welcome all participants and thank them for taking the time to learn more about their calling as a Cub Scout den leader. Tell them that the format of this training will follow the seven parts of a Cub Scout meeting. Distribute your selected meeting outline from the Den Meeting Guide. Scouting in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Share the history of Scouting in the Church. You might use the following: In 1875, Brigham Young organized the Young Men Mutual Improvement Association (YMMIA or MIA) to provide leisure-time activities for the young men of the Church. Later, athletics became part of the program. As news of the organization of the Boy Scouts of England in 1907 and the Boy Scouts of America in 1910 was received by the Church leaders, the Scouting idea was investigated by the Athletic Committee of the YMMIA. On November 29, 1911, the MIA Scouts were officially recognized by the General Board of the YMMIA. The MIA Scouts, upon invitation from the BSA National Council, became a part of the Boy Scouts of America on May 21, This is the BSA s longest formal partnership with a national chartered organization. Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders 9

11 When properly carried out under the direction of primary and priesthood leaders, Scouting supplements activities for young men of Aaronic Priesthood quorums and boys in the Primary. Scouting also assists in accomplishing the eternal purposes of the priesthood and families. Cub Scouts are organized into packs all of the 8- to 10-year-old boys in the ward and small groups called dens of boys that are the same age. This organization fits the small groups that boys like to be part of as well as the organization of the primary. Primary General President Rosemary Wixom recently said: Scouting, along with the Faith in God program, lays a foundation which prepares a boy to keep his baptismal covenants. It builds confidence in boys by creating opportunities for service and character-developing experiences. Memories are created as boys gather for Scout meetings and events. There is a sense of unified respect for God and their country as they practice leadership skills and develop a moral compass for the future. Scouting contributes to a boy s preparation to hold the priesthood of God. Scout leaders have a sacred responsibility. They help boys learn Scouting principles that also help them live the gospel. We thank each leader as they foster faith in Christ and prepare boys to make temple covenants and become a missionary, husband, and father. Finish this introduction by saying something like: You have been called to an important role, but it is one that is simple and fun thanks to the support provided by the Church and the Boy Scouts of America. This training will help you prepare fun den meetings to help prepare young men for the priesthood, missions, and leadership in families, the Church, and the community. Youth Protection Share that protecting youth from abuse is a priority of the Boy Scouts of America and the First Presidency. Every leader must take Youth Protection training to maintain registration with the Boy Scouts of America. Share that a good indication of the importance of Youth Protection and safe Scouting is that the BSA s Guide to Safe Scouting is the only resource on LDS.org that is not produced by the Church. Additionally, the Church s Scouting Handbook for Church Units in the United States, directs, All adult Scouting leaders must be properly registered and complete Youth Protection Training before beginning their service. Explain how leaders log in to MyScouting.org and set up an account for e-learning so that they can take the training. Explain that Youth Protection training has several purposes: to protect our young men, to help leaders avoid situations that can be considered abuse, and to help leaders identify youth that are being abused and get help for them. Urge them to take the training as soon as possible if they have not already. 10 Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders

12 Preparation Show the participants all the materials you used for today s session, and explain that you and your assistants gathered the materials well in advance so that you would be prepared and able to greet early arrivals. Tell participants that the same type of preparation should be apparent for each of their den meetings. Preparation and planning help Cub Scout leaders make Cub Scouting more fun for both boys and leaders, and it will provide the most long-term benefits for our young men. Fortunately, the BSA provides the materials to make planning simple we just need to use them! Refer to the handouts from the Den Meeting Guide and to the Pack Meeting Plan. Remind participants that meeting plans can be found in the printed Den Meeting Guide. Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders 11

13 Part II While Cub Scouts Gather Time 20 minutes Objectives At the end of this activity, participants will be able to Describe the importance of gathering time. Explain advancement. Materials Sample den doodle One copy each of Wolf and Bear Cub Scout handbooks (for demonstration) Copies of Individual Cub Scout Record Den Advancement Report Den Advancement Chart (posted on the wall) Cub Scout Recognition Kit (for demonstration) Introduction Explain that it is important that active, excited Cub Scouts have something to do as soon as they arrive at your meeting. This is a good time to have fun and still accomplish several business details. This is also a part of the meeting where parent helpers, a denner (one Cub Scout selected each month to be a peer leader), and a den chief (an older Boy Scout recruited from a troop to help the den leaders) should be used. Activity Ask participants to recall the gathering activity they did as they arrived and waited for today s training course to begin. Share with them that you found the activity in the Den Meeting Guide (or Group Meeting Sparklers). Tell them that good gathering activities are those that do not require all participants to start or stop at the same time, are interruptible, and do not require the attention of both the leader and the assistant. 12 Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders

14 Business State that this is the best time during the den meeting to check attendance. Explain that each pack has a budget to meet basic expenses that is determined by the bishopric. The ward s pack committee, which might include parents and primary leaders called by the bishopric, works with the primary presidency to make requests from the bishopric during the annual budgeting process. A portion of the pack budget should include expenses for den meeting materials. Some materials can be brought by the boys from home, and scrap materials can often be used, but most, if not all, out-of-pocket expenses for den meetings should be reimbursed by the ward, out of the primary s budget. Advancement Explain that in Cub Scouting, most advancement occurs in the den but that some occurs at home with the Cub Scout and his family. Share that all boys work on the Bobcat requirements first to help them learn the basics of Cub Scouting, and then 8-year-olds work in the Wolf book and 9-year-olds work in the Bear book. Encourage them to review the Bobcat requirements and practice them when they get home. Share that in packs not chartered to the Church, the program is primarily gradebased rather than age-based and that there is an additional program for first-graders called Tiger Cubs. Explain that the Church has opted not to use the Tiger Cub program and to stay age-based because of the close alignment to the primary classes and priesthood quorums. Tell participants that before the meeting starts is also a good time to review each Cub Scout s book to see what he has accomplished since the last meeting and to record it in the den records. Show the participants where advancement is recorded in the boys books. This could also be done during the Talk Time part of the meeting. Distribute copies of the Individual Cub Scout Record. Explain that this is a tool to keep track of advancement and should follow the boy if he moves to another ward or if the den leader is released and a new leader is called. Stress the importance of keeping accurate records. Tell them that this form and many others are available in the Scoutsource section of Scouting.org. Distribute copies of the Den Advancement Report. Share that this form may be used to report boys advancement progress to the pack committee member responsible for advancement so that recognition items can be obtained from the local Scout shop. Show a sample Den Advancement Chart and explain that it is fun for the boys to fill in the blanks on their line of the chart and is an incentive to complete adventures. These charts can be purchased at the local Scout shop. Show a den doodle and explain its use as a simple, fun tool to recognize advancement and attendance. Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders 13

15 Conclude by reminding participants that the motto of Cub Scouting is Do Your Best. That is the criteria against which we measure the Cub Scout it is the individual Cub Scout s best and not a strict standard. 14 Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders

16 Part III Opening Time 15 minutes Objectives At the end of this activity, participants will be able to Appreciate the value of formal opening ceremonies. Explain the behavior patterns of 8- and 9-year-old boys and methods of improving boy behavior. Describe how the Cub Scout uniform is used as a method to achieve Cub Scouting s purposes. Explain the use of the Cub Scout sign. Materials Needed Materials necessary for the opening activity as chosen from the Den Meeting Guide Characteristics of Cub Scouts handout (see appendix) Purposes of Cub Scouting poster (from Supply or handmade) Introduction Start this presentation by holding up the Cub Scout sign. Explain that the sign is used when reciting the Cub Scout Promise. It is also valuable for letting Cub Scouts and others know that it is time to be quiet and pay attention. The two spread fingers symbolize the alert, listening ears of the wolf. Hang a poster containing the Purposes of Cub Scouting on the wall of the training room. Be sure to call attention to the poster during the course of this session. Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders 15

17 Purposes of Cub Scouting Character Development Spiritual Growth Good Citizenship Sportsmanship and Fitness Family Understanding Respectful Relationships Personal Achievement Friendly Service Fun and Adventure Preparation for Boy Scouts Opening Using the participants as you would Cub Scouts, conduct the opening from the meeting plan that you have chosen. Ask one of the participants to offer an opening prayer. After the opening, remind participants that a formal opening, like the opening prayer in a sacrament meeting, is important because it lets the boys know that the meeting has started. A good opening may also provide a chance to help meet the citizenship and spiritual growth parts of Scouting s purpose or to set the stage for the month s meetings. This opening period may also be a good time for a uniform inspection. Uniforms Ask participants why proper uniforms are important for boys. Write responses on the board or flip chart. Guide them to include the following. Boys in uniform are generally better-behaved. The uniform is the best place to display the patches and awards they have earned. The uniform provides identification with the organization and with other Cub Scouts. The uniform is an equalizer among the members of the den. Share that it is also important for den leaders to set a good example for their Cub Scouts by wearing a proper uniform. Tell them about the BSA's official uniform site. Conduct Explain that establishing rules for good behavior is important from the start of your calling or if you change meeting locations. Let the boys help establish the den code of conduct at your first meeting so they feel like part of the process rather than simply subject to the den leader s rules. Distribute Characteristics of Cub Scouts and state that it is important that den leaders understand normal behavior so that our expectations for the boys are reasonable. We should remember that each boy is a unique individual. Conclude by saying that the conduct of adult den leaders is also an important consideration. In addition to issues discussed in the Youth Protection session, verbal abuse is to be avoided. 16 Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders

18 PART Iv TALK TIME Time 15 minutes objectives At the end of this activity, participants will be able to Know the relationship between the den and the pack. Understand the den s role in the pack meeting. Materials Needed Den Meeting Guide Materials for the business item in your chosen meeting Introduction Explain that right after the opening is the time to conduct den business. During the first meeting of the month, Talk Time will typically include pack and den meeting ideas, plans for the den s part in an upcoming pack meeting, and plans for special den activities. Later, it could be a time for denner selection, creation of a den yell or cheer, or playing a game. This may also be an appropriate time to check advancement and record progress. Themes Explain that each month, the Cub Scouting program emphasizes a theme or one of the Scout Laws around which leaders can plan den and pack meetings. These monthly themes are useful because they simplify planning, they give dens a focus for work, and they bring all dens together at the pack meeting with activities related to the same theme not to mention that they teach important values. Ask participants to look at the ideas related to the theme presented in the meeting plan and point out the suggestions for each part of the den meeting for the entire month and year. Pack Meetings Remind participants that their den is part of a Cub Scout pack and that many den meeting activities work toward the den s part in the monthly pack meeting. Pack meetings are led by a Cubmaster and should include all members of the Cub Scout s family. Activities include songs, skits, demonstrations, ceremonies, and recognition of achievement. Each den should have a part in the pack meeting. Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders 17

19 Ask participants to take a look at the pack meeting ideas section of the monthly themes in the handouts. Talk TIme Item If appropriate, lead the Talk Time activity suggested from your chosen meeting. 18 Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders

20 PART v ACTIvITIeS Time 15 minutes objective At the end of this activity, participants will be able to explain the purpose of fun activities at den meetings. Materials needed Materials necessary to conduct a chosen activity from a den meeting plan Introduction Tell participants that boys in Cub Scouting want to have fun and to do fun things with their friends. Den meetings should be one of the times when boys have the most fun. Pack Meeting Remind den leaders that during the Talk Time portion of the meeting, they might have planned or discussed what the den is going to do at the pack meeting. Now is the time when the den might practice its part. Remember, try to get everyone involved (even, or especially, parents and other family members) at the pack meeting. Activity Recall that 8- and 9-year-old boys are full of energy and like to expend it in large quantities. Tell participants that adventure activities can be a great way to expel boyhood energy and to accomplish learning goals like teamwork, sportsmanship, personal fitness, earning awards, and doing your best. Often, projects started at den meetings can be taken home for the boys to finish with their families. Conduct the activity from your chosen den meeting plan. Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders 19

21 Part VI Closing Time 15 minutes Objectives At the end of this activity, participants will be able to Explain the purpose of a den meeting closing ceremony. Learn about upcoming training opportunities. Participate in a den meeting closing ceremony. Materials Needed Closing ceremony materials needed from chosen den meeting plan Information sheet about upcoming training opportunities for den leaders Introduction Tell participants that just as openings are important to start a meeting, closings are important to conclude meetings and are a good time to get important messages across to the den. Closing Ceremony Explain that a good den meeting closing can provide time for a Cub Scout to reflect, be recognized for achievement, or maybe even learn a new skill like folding an American flag. The closing ceremony can be solemn, patriotic, or inspirational, and of course, fun. Share that it is a good idea to invite both the Cub Scouts parents who are arriving to pick up their sons and the parents who helped with the meeting to join the den for the closing. Reminders Explain that the relative quiet of the closing portion of the meeting is a good time to remindcubscoutsofupcomingpackanddenactivities.keepinmindthatweare dealing with 8- and 9-year-olds, so reminders should also be in written form for their parents. At this point, share information about upcoming continuing education opportunities for den leaders in your area. Explain that meeting with and learning from other Cub Scout leaders from throughout the community will enhance their Cub Scout leadership experience. Conduct the closing ceremony suggested in your chosen meeting plan. 20 Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders

22 Part VII After the Meeting Time 15 minutes Objectives After this activity, participants will be able to Explain the importance of planning den meetings and activities. Identify resources for den leaders to use to plan den meetings. Name the things leaders should keep in mind when planning meetings. Materials Needed Den Meeting Guide Copies of Boys Life and Scouting magazines Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities Locally produced resource lists Introduction Ask participants if they have ever heard a leader say I don t plan my meetings. The boys usually figure out something to do. The problem is, if you don t plan your den meetings, the boys may indeed find something else to do and Scouting will not produce the benefits that led the Church to use it as an activity for our young men. Planning Share with participants that immediately following the den meeting is the time to sit down with the den chief and assistant leaders to evaluate the meeting, talk about the next meeting, and update records while things are still fresh in their minds. Planning is vital to the success of the den. Well-planned den meetings attract and keep Cub Scouts coming each week. Planning also helps make the den leader s task much easier, and Cub Scouting resources make planning easier. Explain to participants that right after the meeting is not when the planning process for the next meeting starts. The BSA suggests a pack and den planning sequence and provides many resources to help you through the process. Tell participants that the first step is an annual pack planning conference at which all of the leaders in the pack gather and set the pack s program for the next 12 months. Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders 21

23 Pack meetings are scheduled, along with other ward and stake activities, and special community, pack, and council activities are put on the calendar so everyone can plan for them. The pack should schedule a monthly pack leaders planning meeting, where final details are covered for this month s pack and den meetings and plans and assignments are made for next month. Share that some larger packs may also have a den leader/den leader coach meeting and a den leader/den chief meeting as further steps in the process. Encourage den leaders to keep the following in mind when planning their den meetings. Write the bolded words or phrases on board or easel pad and use the text for discussion. Have a written plan. Explain that this a useful tool to help keep track of the parts of the meeting. Involve parents. Explain that even parents who don t think they have time to be leaders have some time and talent to contribute. Find out their skills and talents and use them! Frequency. Dens should meet at least twice a month unless special circumstances or ward activities prevent meeting. A consistent meeting pattern will help families remember and keep them coming back. Many dens meet weekly and year-around, and the Den Meeting Guide has supplemental meeting plans to accommodate that pattern. Time and location. Preferably, Scouting activities and meetings for primary-age boys are held in the daytime. Scouting meetings may be held at the church, in a home, or in an outdoor setting and should open and close with prayer (see the Scouting Handbook for Church Units in the United States). Den meetings should be held at the same time and location each time so boys and parents can easily remember where to go. Length of the meeting. Eight- and 9-year-olds have short attention spans and also have family, school, and other community activities that take their time. Meetings should last about an hour. Stop while they are still having fun so they want to come back. The purposes of Cub Scouting. All den activities should be measured against these standards. Age-appropriate. Scouting is designed to meet the needs and abilities of boys as they grow into men. It is important that as much as we might want to do something more, we need to stay within that range. (Distribute copies of the Age- Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities.) Fun, fun, fun! For both boys and leaders. KISMIF. Keep It Simple, Make It Fun. 22 Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders

24 Resources Explain that it might sound like a lot of work, but Cub Scouting makes planning a snap by providing a large number of resources. Tell them that they have already taken a look at the number one planning tool, the Den Meeting Guide, a resource that includes plans and ideas for a full year of den meetings, and there is a close number two, the CubScouts.org website. Ask them to review these for more resources. Other great resources are the Faith in God booklet, other Scouting volunteers, the district and council, and ldsbsa.org. Other Scout leaders are out there to help, and the district, council, and the Church have ideas, activities, training, and support to help make your Cub Scouting experience a great one. The Faith in God booklet has activities that can be done right along with Scouting activities. Show copies of Boys Life and Scouting magazines and explain that these magazines provide program information and support for Cub Scouts and leaders. Scouting comes to all registered leaders, and Boys Life is a subscription that is the option of the family. Distribute other locally produced or national resource lists. Share that other continuing education opportunities are a great resource for program and meeting ideas. Refer to the list of opportunities passed out earlier. Encourage den leaders to attend and to take advantage of the other resources when planning a program for their Cub Scouts. Remind them that parents and families are a great resource for den program. Parents may have talents they can share or access to places of interest for Cub Scouts. Active, involved parents and families encourage their Cub Scouts to participate more fully in the Cub Scout program and receive more of the benefits of the program. Answer participants questions. Summary Conclude with something like the following: As a den leader, you are one of about 500,000 Cub Scout leaders, serving about 1.5 million Cub Scouts in around 50,000 Cub Scout packs. But to the boys in your den, you are the most important of those leaders. Through you, a young man will have experiences that he will remember his entire life. The Church has been using Scouting experiences for over 100 years to help prepare young men for missions, leadership, parenthood, and life in general. We challenge you to make sure that those experiences are safe, well-planned, and fun for you and for your Cub Scouts. We encourage you to take advantage of all the resources and opportunities available to you as a den leader. We thank you for your time today and for all the time you contribute to your Cub Scouts. Close the training with prayer. Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders 23

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26 Appendix Characteristics of Cub Scouts...26 Glossary of Scouting Terms...28 Glossary of LDS Terms...29 BSA Youth Protection Policies...31 Scouting s Barriers to Abuse Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders

27 Characteristics of Cub Scouts 8-Year-Old Boys 1. The 8-year-old Wolf is full of energy but tires easily. He is restless and fidgety. He will develop some skill in activities and games played frequently year-olds seldom get into real fights. They usually resort to name-calling. They like responsibility and independence and want to do well. They usually play in groups but also like to play alone. 3. They want adventure. If it isn t available, they make their own. They may exaggerate something real, imagine and experience, or simply brag. Remember that these tall tales are not lies. They are a reflection of a boy s need to be big, strong, and brave when in reality he is not. A den leader can use this thirst for adventure in helping boys explore new things. 4. They are eager for learning and are beginning to solve more complex problems. They like to be challenged and take time in completing a task. 5. Their attention span is good. They enjoy hobbies and like to collect anything and everything. Value is much less important than quantity. A few boys might organize their collections; others will merely mess up their rooms with assorted treasures. 6. They dislike criticism and are eager for peer approval. They want to be like others of their age. They are often self-critical and perfectionists. 7. They are sometimes dreamy, absorbed, and withdrawn. They are less impulsive than younger children. 8. They enjoy learning and practicing moral values and are aware of right and wrong, good and bad. 9-Year-Old Boys 1. The 9-year-old Bear knows what life is like and where he stands. He has started to accept and respect authority and rules. He knows he should be accountable for his own actions year-olds are usually friendly, outgoing, and cooperative but may also be careless, noisy, and argumentative. They often have a judgmental attitude. 3. They are looking for friends; often the den leader can be that friend. Bears enjoy a leader who can joke and laugh with them. Hero worship is common. 4. They are full of energy and love horseplay and yelling, which can be disturbing. A den leader can direct the 9-year-old s energy toward constructive play. Boys love action games requiring physical skill. Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders 26

28 5. Their attention span is good if their interest is captured. They want to know the reason for things. They are sensitive to criticism but are critical of themselves and others year-olds have a strong need for independence but still rely on adults for guidance and security. They are usually affectionate, helpful, outgoing, and curious but can also be rude, selfish, bossy, and demanding. They are sometimes giggly and silly. 7. They like practicing and applying moral values. 27 Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders

29 GLoSSARY of SCouTInG TeRMS charteredorganization. A community organization that has been granted an annual charter by the Boy Scouts of America to use the program of the BSA. The chartered organization is responsible for the selection of leaders in the organization s Scouting programs. commissioner. A volunteer Scouter, representing the district or council, who works as a friend and mentor to Scouting units to help them succeed. council. A geographically defined administrative organization, tasked with delivering the programs of the BSA to the community organizations within its borders. Cubmaster. The top volunteer position in every Cub Scout pack. Responsible for planning the monthly pack meetings and working with the pack committee to make sure the pack is moving together and in the right direction. den. The name given to smaller, working groups of Cub Scouts (typically six to eight boys). Dens are organized by age and/or grade. In large packs, there may be more than one same-age and/or -grade den. denchief. A Boy Scout, Varsity Scout or Venturer selected by the Cubmaster to help the den leader lead the activities of a Cub Scout den. denner. A Cub Scout or Webelos Scout who is elected or selected to be the temporary youth leader of his den. Denners can change every few weeks, monthly, or other term so that every Scout gets leadership experience. district. A geographic administrative committee of volunteers within a council, organized to serve the Scouting units within its defined borders. district executive. A career Scouting professional who works as a staff member for specific assigned communities within the local council. Sometimes referred to as a DE. pack. The larger group that a Cub Scout belongs to beyond the den. All packs have numbers that identify them ( Pack 125, for example) and usually consist of more than one den. Packs are commonly referred to as a Scouting unit. pack committee. A group of registered Scouting volunteers, selected by the chartered organization, who serve as the administrative support for the Cub Scout pack. It consists of at least three members, including a committee chair. The committee assists with tasks such as program planning, record keeping, correspondence, finances, advancement, training, public relations, and membership and registration. roundtable. A monthly gathering of adult Scouting leaders designed to provide help with program planning, training, and other useful tools. Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders 28

30 GLoSSARY of LDS TeRMS AaronicPriesthood. A preparatory priesthood to which worthy LDS young men are ordained beginning at age 12. It is made up of three quorums: the deacons, ages 12 to 13 (Boy Scouts); teachers, ages 14 to 15 (Varsity Scouts); and priests, ages 16 to 19 (Venturers). bishop. The leader of a local congregation (known as a ward) with duties similar to those of a pastor, priest, or rabbi. The bishop has two counselors, and the three (comprising the bishopric) are lay leaders. The bishop is registered with the BSA as the institutional head (IH). One of his counselors is registered as the chartered organization representative (COR). Branch. A local congregation, based upon a geographic boundary, smaller than a ward, in an area where the Church is in a developing stage. The leader of a branch is called the branch president; he and his two counselors are known as the branch presidency. The branch president is registered as the institutional head (IH); one of the counselors serves as the chartered organization representative (COR). calling. An invitation to a member to accept an office or responsibility in the Church. Worthy adults (whether members of the Church or not) may be called to serve as Scout leaders. Mormon. Another name for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of the Church are sometimes called Mormons after the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, which is used as scripture in addition to the Holy Bible. primary. The Church organization for children ages 3 through 11. The primary presidency supervises Scouting for primary boys ages 8 through 11: Cub Scouts (Wolf and Bear), ages 8 and 9; Webelos Scouts, age 10; and boys in the patrol for 11-year-old Scouts. stake. A geographical subdivision of the Church typically composed of six to nine wards and/or branches (similar to a diocese). The stake presidency consists of the stake president (the leader of the stake) and two counselors. stake primary president. A female member of a stake called to serve as the leader of the primary auxiliary in that stake. Stake primary presidents have two counselors. Together, this threesome makes up the stake primary presidency. The president and her counselors are responsible for the support of the ward primary organizations (including Cub Scouting and 11-year-old Scouts) much like a unit commissioner or assistant district commissioner. ward. The basic unit of the Church, consisting typically of between 100 and 500 members in a single congregation and defined by geographic boundaries. Wards are presided over by a bishop and two counselors (known collectively as a bishopric). In BSA terminology, the ward is the chartered organization. 29 Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders

31 ward primary president. A female member of a ward called to serve as the leader of the primary auxiliary in that ward. Ward primary presidents have two counselors. Together, this threesome makes up the ward primary presidency. The president is responsible for the 11-year-old Scout patrol. One of her counselors is designated to oversee the Cub Scouting program. Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders 30

32 BSA Youth Protection Policies Child abuse is a serious problem in our society, and unfortunately, it can occur anywhere, even in Scouting. Youth safety is of paramount importance to Scouting. For that reason, the BSA continues to create barriers to abuse beyond what have previously existed in Scouting. The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on providing the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA has developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies, and provides parents and leaders with numerous online and print resources for the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs. The BSA requires Youth Protection training for all registered volunteers. New leaders are required to complete Youth Protection training. To take the training online, go to and establish an account using the member number you receive when you register for BSA membership. If you take the training online before you obtain a member number, be sure to return to MyScouting and enter your number for training record credit. Your BSA local council also provides training on a regular basis if you cannot take it online. For more information, refer to the back of the BSA adult membership application, No Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer does not meet the BSA s Youth Protection training requirement at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered. We encourage all adults, including all parents, to take the BSA s Youth Protection training. To find out more about the Youth Protection policies of the Boy Scouts of America and how to help Scouting keep your family safe, see the Parent s Guide in any of the Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting handbooks, or go to Training/YouthProtection.aspx. Mandatory Report of Child Abuse All persons involved in Scouting shall report to local authorities any good-faith suspicion or belief that any child is or has been physically or sexually abused, physically or emotionally neglected, exposed to any form of violence or threat, exposed to any form of sexual exploitation including the possession, manufacture, or distribution of child pornography; online solicitation; enticement; or showing of obscene material. No person may abdicate this reporting responsibility to any other person. Notify your Scout executive of this report, or of any violation of BSA s Youth Protection policies, so that he or she may take appropriate action for the safety of our Scouts, make appropriate notifications, and follow up with investigating agencies. 31 Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders

33 Scouting s Barriers to Abuse The BSA has adopted the following policies for the safety and well-being of its members. These policies are primarily for the protection of its youth members; however, they also serve to protect adult leaders. Two-deep leadership is required on all outings. Two registered adult leaders, or one registered leader and a parent of a participating Scout or other adult, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips and outings. There are a few instances, such as patrol activities, when the presence of adult leaders is not required and adult leadership may be limited to training and guidance of the patrol leadership. With the proper training, guidance, and approval by the troop leaders, the patrol can conduct day hikes and service projects. Appropriate adult leadership must be present for all overnight Scouting activities; coed overnight activities even those including parent and child require male and female adult leaders, both of whom must be 21 years of age or older, and one of whom must be a registered member of the BSA. The chartered organization is responsible for ensuring that sufficient leadership is provided for all activities. One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is prohibited. In situations that require personal conferences, such as a Scoutmaster s conference, the meeting is to be conducted in view of other adults and youths. Separate accommodations for adults and Scouts are required. When camping, no youth is permitted to sleep in the tent of an adult other than his or her own parent or guardian. Councils are strongly encouraged to have separate shower and latrine facilities for females. When separate facilities are not available, separate times for male and female use should be scheduled and posted for showers. Likewise, youth and adults must shower at different times. Privacy of youth is respected. Adult leaders must respect the privacy of youth members in situations such as changing clothes and taking showers at camp, and intrude only to the extent that health and safety require. Adults must protect their own privacy in similar situations. Inappropriate use of cameras, imaging, or digital devices is prohibited. While most campers and leaders use cameras and other imaging devices responsibly, it has become very easy to invade the privacy of individuals. It is inappropriate to use any device capable of recording or transmitting visual images in shower houses, restrooms, or other areas where privacy is expected by participants. No secret organizations. The Boy Scouts of America does not recognize any secret organizations as part of its program. All aspects of the Scouting program are open to observation by parents and leaders. Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders 32

34 No hazing. Physical hazing and initiations are prohibited and may not be included as part of any Scouting activity No bullying. Verbal, physical, and cyber bullying are prohibited in Scouting. Youth leadership is monitored by adult leaders. Adult leaders must monitor and guide the leadership techniques used by youth leaders and ensure that BSA policies are followed. Discipline must be constructive. Discipline used in Scouting should be constructive and reflect Scouting s values. Corporal punishment is never permitted. Appropriate attire for all activities. Proper clothing for activities is required. For example, skinny-dipping or revealing bathing suits are not appropriate in Scouting. Members are responsible to act according to the Scout Oath and Scout Law. All members of the Boy Scouts of America are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the principles set forth in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Physical violence, theft, verbal insults, drugs, and alcohol have no place in the Scouting program and may result in the revocation of a Scout s membership. Units are responsible to enforce Youth Protection policies. The head of the chartered organization or chartered organization representative and the local council must approve the registration of the unit s adult leader. Adult leaders of Scouting units are responsible for monitoring the behavior of youth members and interceding when necessary. Parents of youth members who misbehave should be informed and asked for assistance. Any violations of the BSA s Youth Protection policies must immediately be reported to the Scout executive. 33 Leader-Specific Training for LDS Den Leaders

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