Cub Scout Leader Guide: Cubmasters' First 8 Weeks

Before

• Create a My.Scouting account and take Youth Protection Training. 
• Take position-specific training. 
• Get your “Ceremonies for Dens and Packs” at your nearest Scout Shop.
• Contact all den leaders to confirm date and location of all den meetings.
• Contact all den leaders about selling popcorn. 
• Work with committee chair to plan next 3 months of pack meetings and pack activities. 
• Encourage all leaders to take online trainings.
• Inform leaders of upcoming leader training sessions and invite them to attend roundtable meetings. 

Week 1

• Conduct leaders’ meeting to get acquainted and to plan first pack meeting and answer any questions.
• Assign parts of pack meeting to dens and provide materials on what to do at the pack meeting.

Week 2

• Contact pack committee chairman to make sure that all committee members understand their role.
• Follow up with den leaders to see how first den meeting went and answer any questions.
• Follow up with any new Scouts who did not attend a den meeting.
• Plan on attending the district/council Cub Scout event.
• Conduct an exciting Popcorn Kickoff.

Week 3

• Talk with each den leader about their den meetings. Discuss any concerns and answer any questions.
• Ask if the den leaders need any materials for their den meeting or the pack meeting.
• Ensure that each den has turned in the Cub rank advancements to the pack advancement chairman, so that awards may be acquired.

Week 4 - Pack Meeting Week

• Follow-up with den leader on how the popcorn sale is going. 
• Confirm attendance from each den.
• Prepare an exciting recognition ceremony for the Scouts’ accomplishments over the summer.
• Share the pack’s plans on attending the district/council Cub Scout event.

Week 5

• Conduct leaders’ meeting to plan next pack meeting.
• Assign dens part of the upcoming pack meeting. Follow up on any needs from the dens.
• Discuss district roundtable attendance by all leaders.
• Follow up on Scouts who have not been attending den meetings.

Week 6

• Communicate with den leaders on the progress of the Scouts on their advancement and their popcorn sale.
• Make sure that the den leaders understand the Bobcat rank requirements.

Week 7

• Plan and prepare for Bobcat Ceremony that will be held at the next pack meeting.
• Ensure all new Scouts have completed the Bobcat rank.
• Make sure that the ceremony will be memorable for the Scouts and parents.

Week 8 - Pack Meeting Week

• Conduct the second pack meeting after sign up.
• Conduct impressive Bobcat ceremony.
• Communicate how to turn in popcorn orders.
• Remind parents of popcorn order turn in date. 
• Has your pack attended a district/council Cub Scout event?