Why Have Den Chiefs

Why Have Den Chiefs?

Four reasons

First, you’ll get a chance to breathe during a den meeting as the den chief entertains and wrangles the Cub Scouts where you want them. He’s there to help you in any way he can and will have no problem getting and keeping the attention of the boys,
Second, he will become a significant role model and friend to your boys. As older Boy Scouts, den chiefs have learned to bring along younger scouts as part of their mentoring responsibilities in the troop. Trainings coach them on the activities your scouts will appreciate and they’re encouraged by the admiration shown to them by your scouts. The relationships are fun to watch grow.
Third, you’ll be shining a light for your boys on the path to becoming Boy Scouts. You and your boys will see your den chief mature and become a more advanced scout. There is no better advertisement for Boy Scouts than that. And if your den ultimately joins a Troop your den chief might be your new patrol’s guide., and
Lastly, by opening your den up to a den chief, you become a vital part of the scout’s leadership training. As a Boy Scout parent, I can’t tell you how it feels when my boys come back from having led an event, standing a little taller and looking at me straight in the eye with more confidence than when they left.

It becomes very clear why scouting is of value.