The New Cub Scout Den Leader Kit

The New Cub Scout Leader Kit is provided by local councils to new Cub Scout leaders in the fall of each year to help them get their units off to a successful start.

Electronic versions of the contents of this kit are available here:

Welcome New Den Leader [PDF]

This brochure provides an overview of the Cub Scout program, including details on the "Three Steps to Success" for your first month of Cub Scouting.

Program Ideas for Your First Month of Den Meetings [PDF]

Provides schedules and instructions for conducting the first four den meetings for Tiger Cubs, Wolf Cub Scouts, Bear Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts.

Cub Scout Program Helps

The New Cub Scout Leader Kit provides the first few months of Program Helps, excerpted from the annual publication (No. 34304).

Cub Scout Outdoor Program Guidelines

Delivering a quality program of outdoor activities is a critical component of a successful Cub Scout program.

Cub Scout Leader Fast Start

As the first step in the training continuum, Fast Start Training is meant to provide all the information and resources for new leaders to conduct their first meeting, along with guidance for the meetings that follow. This training is available online at the BSA's Online Learning Center.