Onora Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Hello, I am a new Wolf den leader and just found this forum. I look forward to participating. Amy in PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio_Scouter Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Welcome, Amy. You'll find a lot of good Scouting information here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle-pete Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Welcome to the forums Can you tell us more about your den? How many boys? What's the size of your pack? What is your level of training? Scouting background? Eagle Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onora Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle-pete Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 It sounds like you're well on your way! The best thing I can say for now is -- Keep It Simple, Make It Fun!!! Oh, and the invitation to attend Wood Badge is always open! Eagle Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanescouter Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Welcome aboard the Scouting express ... hope you are ready for a a lot of helpful chatter Scott Robertson http://insanescouter.org Helping leaders one resource at a time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Winger Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 It is good that you have a Den Chief. Don't just use him as a baby sitter. Involve him in the planning and excution of the plan. This is supposed to be time for him to learn to lead as well. Also, with a den that big, try to recruit another assistant DL if you can. If not, really make that Den Chief earn his pay. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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