Program Chair
Program Chair
Role Summary
The Program Chair coordinates the pack’s program activities — camping trips, special events, pack meeting activities, community service, and outdoor adventures. This role ensures the pack delivers a fun, safe, and engaging program throughout the year. The Program Chair works closely with the Cubmaster and committee and oversees a team of event-specific coordinators.
Note: This role was previously called “Activities Chair.” It also now encompasses the former Service Chair responsibilities through the Community Service Coordinator.
Requirements
- Age: 21 years or older
- Registration: Registered adult leader of BSA; current with YPT
- Selection: Selected by the Committee Chair
- Required Training:
- Youth Protection Training (YPT) — renew every 2 years
- Pack Committee Challenge (online at my.Scouting.org)
- Recommended Training: BALOO — required before any pack overnight campout
- Access: No bank account access
Core Responsibilities
- Help the Cubmaster plan and arrange outdoor activities and pack events
- Oversee event-specific coordinators (see below) and ensure each event is properly planned
- Arrange for property use and fire permits
- Arrange for safe transportation for events when needed
- Plan first aid coverage for all activities
- Help Webelos/AOL den leaders plan overnight campouts; help arrange equipment
- Arrange Safe Swim Defense implementation for all outings involving swimming
- Arrange Safety Afloat implementation for all outings involving boating
- Ensure at least one BALOO-trained adult is present at any pack campout
- Help promote day camp and resident camp opportunities
- Be aware of and implement BSA health and safety requirements at all events
- Review all activities to ensure compliance with Guide to Safe Scouting
- Oversee community service projects (through the Community Service Coordinator)
Coordinator Positions
The Program Chair oversees these coordinator positions:
| Position | File | Current Holder |
|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Derby Coordinator | pinewood-derby-coordinator/ | [vacant] |
| Winter Camping Coordinator | winter-camping-coordinator/ | [vacant] |
| Spring Camping Coordinator | spring-camping-coordinator/ | [vacant] |
| Fall Camping Coordinator | fall-camping-coordinator/ | [vacant] |
| Summer Camping Coordinator | summer-camping-coordinator/ | [vacant] |
| Pack Meeting Activity Coordinator | pack-meeting-activity-coordinator/ | [vacant] |
| Pack Meeting Snackmaster | pack-meeting-snackmaster/ | [vacant] |
| Equipment Coordinator | equipment-coordinator/ | [vacant] |
| Community Service Coordinator | community-service-coordinator/ | [vacant] |
| Misc. Council Activities Coordinator | misc-council-activities-coordinator/ | [vacant] |
| Misc. Pack Activities Coordinator | misc-pack-activities-coordinator/ | [vacant] |
Reports To / Works With
| Relationship | Role |
|---|---|
| Reports to | Committee Chair |
| Partners with | Cubmaster |
| Coordinates | Event coordinators listed above |
| Works with | Webelos/AOL Den Leaders (for camping), Assistant Cubmaster — Grubmaster (food at campouts) |
Key Resources
| Resource | Location |
|---|---|
| Event planning guide | event-planning.md |
| Camping guide | camping.md |
| Service project planning | service-project-planning.md |
| Agent support | agent/README.md |
| Activity Chair Guide (BSA) | docs/Training/Positions/Activity Chair/Activity Chair Guide.md |
| Service Chair Guide (BSA) | docs/Training/Positions/Service Chair/Service Chair Guide.md |
| Training requirements | ../_shared/training-requirements.md |
| BSA policies | ../_shared/bsa-policies.md |
| Pack calendar | ../_shared/calendar.md |