Lion dens meet twice a month for eight to nine months during the school year. Your den will pick a time that works best for the members of the den. Having a consistent time reserved for you and your Lion is helpful. Acomplete and detailed program is provided to help the Lion guides and adult partners deliver the Lion program Getting Organized Cub Scouts is completely volunteer-run. The quality of your son’s experience depends on your commitment to Scouting. There are opportunities for every level of interest, ability, and time. Each adult will choose which den meeting they will host. The Lion adults will set the schedule of their den meetings and outings during their first gathering. You and your son should plan on two meetings per month. One will be a den meeting and the other will be an outing or a pack meeting. Den Meeting Dens meet once per month at a time that is convenient to members of the Lion den. The den meeting is with just their group of kindergarten-age boys. It is led by a Lion guide or a parent who, with support from the Lion guide, plans and leads activities. Most dens meet in a home or central location such as a church or school. Itis up to the families in your Lion den to determine what is most convenient. ‘Outings and Pack Meetings Outings will be a time for the entire family to join the Lion and other Lion families on a fun adventure. The outing may be a field trip to a place of interest for the boys in the den or it may be a visit to a pack meeting. A pack meeting is a monthly gathering for all of the Cub Scout dens in a pack. Lions generally attend only a few pack meetings each year. Where Do You Go for Information? Basic information about Cub Scouting is included in this book. If you are like many people, having a person you can go to for help is important. For your son’ Lion den, the Lion guide and your pack’s Lion coordinator are two great sources of information. The “Information for Leaders” section of this handbook describes their roles and responsibilities, Program Material The Lion Parent and Leader Guidebook is available for each family. This handbook contains the activities and ideas for a complete year. The program is based on feedback from parents and educational experts.Cub Scout Ideals and More Some of the “basics” of the Cub Scout program, such as the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Cub Scout handshake, and more, are detailed in the “Cub Scout Basics” section of this guidebook, Registration soyseeuTsarAweNe Each Lion and a parent need to register with their local Boy Scout council. The BSA registration fee will cover insurance and one year of program. Each youth and adult partner need to complete one youth application and submit it to the Lion guide. The Lion guide should complete and submit an adult application to the council. Councils may provide an orientation that will help you understand at ise how a Lion den functions and the importance of your role. n Scouts must have an “adult partner” with them at all times. ==] This is required by the Boy Scouts of America. Fundraising Scouting, as with all community nonprofit organizations, requires funding to operate. Your registration fees go to the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America, where registration fees support the operation of the Boy Scouts of America throughout the country. Packs also take part in fundraising activities to support their local unit program needs throughout the year. It is not required or expected that Lion Scouts or their families will take part in unit-level fundraising. The first year is for orientation and awareness. Opportunities to support the pack program through product sales begin as a Tiger Scout—next year. Your Lion den may establish modest dues ($1 per meeting) to cover the cost of some consumable supplies. Youth Protection Training Each adult is required to register with the Boy Scouts of An--~ Protection training. Training is provided free online at www.scouting.org/Training/youthprotectio — —~ oY)