Cub Scout Den Leader Award

Cub Scout Den Leader Award Knot

 Award Card

Tenure

Complete one year as a registered Cub Scout Den Leader*

Training

  • Complete Cub Scout Leader Fast Start training.
  • Complete Youth Protection Training.
  • Complete New Leader Essentials Training.
  • Complete Job Specific Training for your position.
  • During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader Pow Wow or University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.

Performance

Do five of the following:

  • During at least one program year, have a minimum of 50 percent of the Cub Scouts in your den earn the rank for their grade or age (Wolf or Bear)
  • At least once, reregister a minimum of 75 percent of the eligible members of your den as a part of pack rechartering.
  • Graduate a minimum of 60 percent of the eligible members of your den into Webelos Scouting.
  • Have an assistant den leader who meets regularly with your den.
  • Have a den chief who meets regularly with your den
  • Take leadership in planning and conducting a den service project.
  • Conduct at least three den meetings per month, nine months per year, or follow an optional plan approved by the pack.
  • Participate with your den in a Cub Scout day camp or Cub Scout resident camp experience.
  • Explore three "character connection" activities with your den members in one year.
  • Hold regular den meeting and den activity planning sessions with your assistant den leader.

*Dates of service used to earn one key or award cannot be used to earn another key or award.