Cub Scouting happens in the den. The National Den Award will create an incentive for a year-round fun, quality program in the den. The National Den Award may be earned only once in a 12-month period. The period (charter year, calendar year, etc.) is to be determined by the pack committee.

Requirements

A. Have at least 50% of the den’s Cub Scouts or Webelos Scouts attend two den meetings and one pack meeting or activity each month of the year.

B. Complete six of the following during the year:

1. Utilize the denner system within the den.
2. Have 50% of the den go on three field trips per year. A field trip may be used in place of a den meeting.
3. As a den, attend a Cub Scout day camp, Cub Scout or Webelos Scout resident camp, or a council family camping event with at least 50% of the den membership.
4. Incorporate at least three Ethics in Action activity modules in den meetings during the year.
5. As a den, participate in at least one of the Cub Scout Sports programs.
6. As a den, participate in at least one of the Cub Scout Academics programs.
7. Have 50% of the den participate in a den conservation/resource project.
8. Have 50% of the den participate in at least one den service project.

National Den Award

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