Fall Cub Scout Leader Workshop

September TBD, 2023  |  8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bammel Church of Christ
2700 Cypress Creek Pkwy.
Houston, TX 77068



The Cub Scout Leader Workshop is an exciting, motivating, and enjoyable half-day of supplemental training for leaders would have completed Cub Scout Leader Basic Training. Learn to make pack meetings sparkle and den meetings dazzle. Learn tips to help improve your pack and den and connect and learn from other dedicated Cub Scout leaders that exemplify the values of Scouting.

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There is no fee for the Cub Scout Leader Workshop, but RSVP is required.

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Topics

Join us for an intense and inspiring supplemental training experience. The first two hours are a general session that will cover flag etiquette and outdoor gear tips and tricks. Participants will then attend one of the following breakout sessions:

Pack Committee Chair &
Pack Committee

  • Annual planning 
  • Annual budgeting 
  • Fundraising 
  • Adult recruiting  
  • Youth recruiting 
  • Importance of unit membership chair 
  • Importance of new member coordinator 
  • Recharter 
  • Coordination between the Cubmaster and committee chair 
  • Succession planning 
  • Training: online, district, council, and national 

Cubmaster &
Assistant Cubmaster

  • Camping resources (e.g., Adventure Camp, Resident Camp, Scout Days)
  • Campsite choices and reservations (SHAC, state parks, county parks)
  • Camping food planning and budgeting
  • Campfires
  • Camping themes ideas for weekend camping
  • Pack meeting ideas 
  • Pack event ideas 
  • Pack service ideas 
  • Den/rank hand-down tubs (den leaders) 
  • Supporting den leaders (especially first-timer den leaders) 
  • Succession planning 
  • Districts BALOO training in SHAC
  • Training: online, district, council, and national 

First Timer Den Leader

  • Keys to good behavior
  • Den code of conduct - Scouts and parents
  • Denner system
  • Den doodle
  • Behavior incentive
  • Den Leader Guide
  • Scoutbook for den leaders
  • Backup tub
  • Passing down tub
  • Training: online, district, council, and national 

Returning Den Leader

  • Denner system
  • Den chief
  • Patrol method
  • Outdoor cooking
  • Outdoor skills
  • Importance of BALOO training
  • Webelos Scout transition to Scouts BSA 
  • Career arrow workshop 
  • Encouraging parents to volunteer at pack events now that the Cub Scouts are more independent. (active parent = active Scouts) 
  • Training: online, district, council, and national 

What to Bring

  • Scout uniform (field or activity) or comfortable clothes
  • BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events)
  • Note-taking materials
  • Water and snacks

 

Contacts

For more information, contact Swee Ng or Merrie Thomas.