For Leaders

Important Information for Pack and Den Leaders

Getting Started as a Den Leader

• Tips for new leaders                           

• About training                                    

• Scouting.org online training site        

• How to plan Den Meetings

• Guide to Safe Scouting                    
  
  

Official Scouting Sites

• Official Scouting web site

• Official Cub Scouting web site

• Boy's Life Magazine

• Scouting Magazine

Advancement and Awards

• ScoutTrack (Pack advancement tracking)     

• Uniform Patch Placement                   
     

Handy Resources

• MacScouter (Everything Scouting)   

• Skits for meetings and campfires       

• Songs for meetings and campfires 

• Creative Cub Scouts     

• Scouter Mom
  
  

Ceremonies

• Standard Opening Ceremony

• Opening Ceremonies              

• More Opening Ceremonies    

• Closing Ceremonies               

Information for Outings

• Approved Area Camp Sites     

• Local Den Activity Ideas      

• Regional Den Activity Ideas 

• Tour Plans information and forms

• Safe activities guidelines     
  
  

Camping

• Individual Camping Packing List      

• Campout Supply List for the Pack  

• Campout Event Leader Notes

Goshen

• Goshen packing list

• Goshen planning email

Recommended Hikes, tested by Cub Scouts in Pack 1530

• ​Scott's Run in McLean. Local hike with stream crossings with stepping stones, small waterfall, short drive from Oakton.

• Dark Hollow Falls in Shenandoah National Park (SNP).  1.4 miles round trip; very steep; 70' waterfall

• Rose River Falls loop in SNP.  4-mile circuit from Fishers Gap. Shady trail with stream, cascades, waterfalls

• Little Devils Stairs in SNP. 2-mile hike up a gorge along Keyser Run with stream crossings & rock scrambling. Down fire road

• Old Rag in SNP. 8-miles and 2150 ft elevation gain, rock scrambling, spectacular vistas, but very very crowded

• Cedar Run/White Oak Canyon in SNP. 8-miles and 2450 ft elevation gain. Strenuous circuit hike with falls, cascades, pools.

• Stony Man in SNP. 3.7-miles & 860 ft elevation gain, with some of the best vistas in SNP

• Hawksbill, Appalachian Trail & Salamander Trail. 3-mile circuit hike with beautiful vistas & view from highest point in SNP

• Billy Goat at Great Falls. Hikes A, B & C are 7.8 miles. Strenuous hike with rock scrambling & fantastic views of Potomac.

• Cross County Trail. Over 40 miles of trails, excellent for hiking & off-road biking. Only for moderate to skilled bikers.  

Recommended Bike Trails, tested by Cub Scouts in Pack 1530

• W&OD Trail. 45 miles of paved trail from Shirlington near I-395 to Purcellville in Loudoun County

• C&O Canal Trail. 184 miles from Georgetown to Cumberland including locks, lock houses, Mather Gorge, aqueducts

• Mt Vernon Trail. 18-mile paved multi-use trail from Mount Vernon Estate through Alexandria to Teddy Roosevelt Island

• Cross County Trail. Check out the detailed maps to assess the terrain & your bikers' skills before hitting the trail