Den Leaders

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Den Leaders & Assistant Den Leaders

The den leader is the heartbeat of the den.

Each den in Pack 972 is made up of Scouts in the same grade level, and the den leader is the adult volunteer who guides them through the Cub Scout year. Den leaders plan and run den meetings (typically twice a month), lead Scouts through their rank adventures and elective activities, and serve as the primary point of contact for families in their den. They attend pack events alongside their Scouts and help coordinate with the pack's leadership to make sure everything stays connected.

Being a den leader is one of the most rewarding volunteer roles in Scouting. You'll watch a group of kids grow in confidence, skill, and character — and you'll be a big reason why.

The assistant den leader is the den leader's right hand.

This role is ideal for a parent who wants to be closely involved but isn't ready to take the lead — or who simply wants to share the load with their den leader. Assistant den leaders help plan and facilitate meetings, step in when the den leader is unavailable, support individual Scouts during activities, and generally make sure things run smoothly. In many dens, the assistant den leader eventually grows into the lead role as their comfort and experience build.

Both roles require a current BSA membership and completion of Youth Protection Training (YPT), which is free and available online through the Scouting America website. Additional training — including the online Den Leader Fast Start and Position-Specific training — is highly encouraged and makes a real difference in how confident and prepared you'll feel.

Ready to step up? Talk to any member of Pack 972's leadership team, or reach out through our Contact page. We'd love to have you.