Figure 1.--This drawing shows the Boy Scout acting as the Den Chief assisting with the Cub Den program. He provides a role model and mentoring. Note the campaign hat with rank pin, Den Chief cord on the right shoulder, and square knot on the Den Chief's neckerchief. This drawing was made for a booklet commeorating the 50th anniversary of Scouting. It depicts Cubbing in nthe 1930s as can be seen by the knickers.

The Cubs were organized as the junior division of Boy Scouting. This continued for years before the Tiger Cubs were organized. The program and uniform was made destinctive so that the Scouting would not be seen a younger boys' program. Cubs were orhanized similarly to the Scouts. The basic organizational unit is the Pack. Packs were organized into Dens, just as Scouting Troops were organized into patrols. A Pack was headed by a Cub Master and composed of several different Dens. The number varied from Pack to Pack. This organization was evetually modified with the organization of separate Tiger and Weblos Dens within the Pack structure. The size of the Dens varied. Normally it was a group of about 10-15 boys who as a result of their acivities tend to become very close friends. A Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader is chosen among the boys. An important part of the Cub program was a Scout who served as a Den Chief, providing a role model and to help mentor the Cubs. Often there were two Scouts, the secondi becoming the Assistan Den Chief. The Cubs commonly look up to these Scouts. There would also be an adult involved,normally a Den Mother, the American version of Akela. Normnally the adults were the mother or father of one of the boys. This is a key characteric of Scouting, the extent to which the family was involved.

The Pack

The basic organizational unit is the Pack. Packs were organized into Dens, just as Scouting Troops were organized into patrols. A Pack was headed by a Cub Master. The Cub Master has been trained by the BSA ad is responsible working with the Den Mothers, Den Chiefs (Scouts), and Den Leaders to oversee both recruitment and program activities. In addition to recruitment, the Cub Master also is responsible for guiding graduating Weblos into the Boy Scout program. It is primarily the Cun Master whinis responsible for seeing that Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts receive a quality, year-round program filled with both fun and interesting activities. He also is responsible for identifying goodwill and conservation projects. The BSA has a range of publications to provide guidencecand ideas for Cub Masters. A Cub Pack is composed of several different Dens. The number of Dens varied from Pack to Pack. This organization was evetually modified with the organization of separate Tiger and Weblos Dens within the Pack structure.

The Dens

The size of the Dens varied. Normally it was a group of about 10-15 boys who as a result of their acivities tend to become very close friends. A Den Mother, the American version of Akela oversees each Den. They are now called Den Leaders, a gender neutral term. Normnally the Den Leader is the mother or guardian of one of the boys, but this is not a requirement. This is a key characteric of Scouting, the extent to which the family was involved. The Den Leader is responsible for introducing the Pack program at the den level. They lead the Den in its participation at Pack meetings. They serve as Den host or hostess for Den family members at Pack meetings. They Work closely with other Den and Pack leaders. They help the Cubmaster and Pack committee recruit new boys throughout the year. They also help train the Den Cief and guide him in working with the Cubs. An important part of the Cub program was a Scout who served as a Den Chief, providing a role model and to help mentor the Cubs. Often there were two Scouts, the secondi becoming the Assistan Den Chief. The Cubs commonly look up to these Scouts. hE WEARS A Den Chief cord on his right shoulder The Cub Scout Denner is a Cub elected by the Den members for a short period, usually 1-2 months. The period is kept short to give all the boys an opportunity to share this role. The Den Leader and Chief determine the Denner's responsibilities. These vary from Den to Den. His responsibilities might incllude helping to set up the Den meeting and cleanup afterwards. He might assist with the games, ceremonies, tricks, and puzzles. He often leads singing or acts as cheerleader. The idea is to give him meaningful responsibilities and assuist him in learnng leadership skills. recognition to help him learn how to be a leader, so all boys will look forward to their turn as denner. The Denner wears a yellow shoulder cord on his left shoulder.