Tenure

• Complete one year as a registered Cub Scout den leader.

  Note: Tenure used to earn one key or award cannot be used to earn another key or award.

Training

• Complete The New Den Leader Fast Start training.
• Complete Basic Leader Training for Cub Scout den leaders.
• Complete Youth Protection Training.
• During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader pow wow or University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.

Performance

Do five of the following:

• During at least one program year, have a minimum of 50 percent of the Cub Scouts in your den earn the rank for their grade or age (Wolf or Bear).
• At least once, reregister a minimum of 75 percent of the eligible members of your den as a part of pack charter renewal process.
• Graduate a minimum of 60 percent of the eligible members of your den into Webelos Scouting.
• Have an assistant den leader or second adult who meets regularly with your den.
• Have a den chief who meets regularly with your den.
• Take leadership in planning and conducting a den service project.
• Conduct at least three den meetings per month, nine months per year, or follow an optional meeting plan approved by the pack.
• Participate with your den in a Cub Scout day camp or Cub Scout resident camp experience.
• Explore three Character Connection activities with your den members in one year.
• Hold regular den meeting and den activity planning sessions with your assistant den leader.