Hi, I had no scouting background, but I've taught kids at church for years at Good News Club, VBS, etc. so I do have experience working with children. I've done all the available online training, and attended Cub Scout Specific last month. I'll attend Health & Safety next month.
Our den has 12 wolves - we recently acquired 3 new boys because another local pack folded. We decided not to split the den at this time for various reasons. I have an excellent Assistant Den Leader who works closely with me to plan, and I have a den chief, too.
My son is in the den. I basically knew nothing about scouting when I was the parent of a Tiger. I felt like I had no idea what was going on and like we were just thrown into it. So, when the need arose for a den leader for the wolves, I stepped up and said I'd do it, as long as someone would be a reliable assistant. Our pack has about 30 boys. We're in a small town outside Harrisburg, PA.
I think we've done well so far with the program and with communicating to the parents. Since I felt clueless last year and I didn't like that feeling, I try hard to let parents know what's going on.
That's about it for now....