What is a Den?

Cub Scouts who join a pack are assigned to dens with six to eight members, usually based on age: Lion Cubs (kindergarten) Tiger Cubs (first grade), Wolf Scouts (second grade), Bear Scouts(third grade) and Webelos Scouts (fourth and fifth grades).

Parents will be expected to attend and participate when needed during den meetings.

While the meetings include games and other activities that are fun for the Scouts, program delivery is the main goal. Scouts participate in activities and work on projects that are related to an adventure and that help them learn the skills they need to progress in rank.

Most den meetings are held twice a month but the frequency of meetings is up to the den leader and the families in the den. On average a den meeting lasts about an hour with some lasting longer based on the size of the den and the activity planned.

When and where the den meets is also up to the den leader and the families in the den. Some may already have an established meeting location provided by the chartered partner or it the den may meet at one of the families home.