Whether you are a first-year den leader or a returning volunteer, this page has the training materials, meeting plans, and reference guides you need to lead your den with confidence. You are not figuring this out alone — the pack supports you with plans, training, and experienced leaders you can call on.
Questions about any of this? Reach the Cubmaster at [email protected].
Training and Reference
Start here if you are new to leadership. Youth Protection Training is the first requirement — everything else builds from there.
- Youth Protection Training — Required for all leaders, renewed every two years
- How Cub Scouting Works — Overview of the program structure
- Cub Scout Leader Training Packet
- Cub Scout Leader Handbook
Den Leader Adventure Plans
These are ready-to-run meeting plans from BSA, organized by rank. Each plan walks you through the activities, materials, and time estimates for a full den meeting. You do not need to build your own curriculum — it is already done.
- Lion (Kindergarten)
- Tiger (1st Grade)
- Wolf (2nd Grade)
- Bear (3rd Grade)
- Webelos (4th Grade)
- Arrow of Light (5th Grade)
New to Pack Leadership?
If you just signed on as Cubmaster, committee member, or are helping select leadership for next year, these guides will orient you quickly.