Wood Badge for the 21st Century has been developed for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout and Venturing Leaders as well as council and district leaders. Its focus is on leadership, not out-of-door skills. Wood Badge is advanced training in leadership skills for all adults in BSA programs.
The Council is hosting a Woodbadge course in 2009. It will be held the first weekend in April and May. Please contact the Scout Office at 940-696-2735 for more details and registration information.
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New Leader Essentials has been replaced by "This is Scouting"
"This is Scouting" was added to the BSA's on-line Learning Center. "This is Scouting" replaces New Leader Essentials as a required course for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing volunteers to earn the "Trained" leader emblem.
While the primary delivery method for "This is Scouting" is on-line, a DVD . (No. 36118), is available from the Scout Office for areas where internet access is limited or where group presentation is desired.
All Scouters are encouraged to create a MyScouting account and access this training through the MyScouting portal. |
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Cub Scout Leader Specific Training |
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This fast paced training uses multimedia to present basic elements common to all of Cub Scouting. Games, and other techniques are used in break-out sessions for Tiger Den Leaders, Cub Scout (Wolf & Bear) Den Leaders and their Assistants, Webelos Den Leaders and Assistants, Cubmasters and Assistants and the Pack Committee.
Pack organization, uniforming and advancement are reviewed and participants have an opportunity to plan a meeting for their respective area. Webelos Den Leaders also explore Webelos to Scout Transition.
Training lasts between 90 minutes and 2 hours depending on session.
For training dates, please check the calendar.
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Venturing Leader Specific Training |
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This training is designed to introduce adult Venturing crew leaders to the basic information needed to operate a crew. The training is divided into five sessions:
(1) Here's Venturing
(2) Understanding and Protecting Youth
(3) Leadership and Organization
(4) Awards and Recognition
(5) Resources and program planning
This training is for Venturing Advisors or those who want to become more involved in their crew.
The course can be offered in five separate sessions, in two longer sessions, or in one day with a lunch break. The total time necessary is about 5 hours. |
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Troop Committee Challenge |
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The Troop Committee Challenge training for Boy Scout troop committees has been developed to help troop committee members better understand their roles and responsibilities. Through hands-on experiential learning, this training will also enable troop committee members to better deliver the promise in support of the troop, Scoutmaster, and Scouts.
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BALOO or Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
This program is designed for any Cub Scout Leaders or parents who want to plan and carry out entry-level outdoor experiences for the pack that are fun, based on the purposes of Cub Scouting and successful in whetting the appetite of the Cub Scouts, their parents, and the leaders to want more of the outdoors. It is not intended as an overnight experience, but rather a preparation of the Cub Scout leader interested in learning about overnight camping activities. This training is mandatory for a Pack or Den to conduct any type of camping outside of the Council sponsored camping programs.
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Youth Protection Training |
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Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA.
To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies:
Effective June 1, 2010:
- Youth Protection Training is required for all registered volunteers.
- New leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training before they submit their application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.
- Youth Protection Training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer's Youth Protection Training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.
Please click here for steps to ensure these policies are fully implemented.
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Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training |
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Scoutmaster Specific training is made up of 3 sessions discussed below. The sessions may be offered together in an 8 hour day or on separate days. It should be followed as soon a possible by Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills. This training is for Scoutmasters and committee members and chair person. Please contact the Scout office to make reservations for the next upcoming training.
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This training is for all Unit Training Chairs. It is designed to provide each Unit Training Chair with the knowledge to conduct and promote training within their unit. It is an 8-hour program
This is a fast-paced three hour program that may be offered in an evening or on a Saturday.
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Webelos Outdoor Leader Skills (WOLS) |
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Designed specifically for Webelos den leaders and their assistants, the Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders course teaches outdoor-related skills through demonstration and hands-on practice. Webelos den leaders should attend this training before conducting Webelos overnight camping with the boys and parents of the den. In addition to covering basic camping skills, this training features planning campouts and finding resources.
The council usually offers Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders twice each year, a spring and fall course. Check the council calendar for the next available training date. (Trainings are listed in Neon green)
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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) |
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This hands-on program gives adult leaders the practical outdoor skill they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors.
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Safe Swim & Safety Afloat Online Training |
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Before a BSA group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, a minimum of one adult leader must complete Safe Swim Defense training, have a commitment card with them, and agree to use the eight defenses in this plan.
Safety Afloat has been developed to promote boating and boating safety and to set standards for safe unit activity afloat. Before a BSA group may engage in an excursion, expedition, or trip on the water (canoe, raft, sailboat, motorboat, rowboat, tube, or other craft), adult leaders for such activity must complete Safety Afloat Training, have a commitment card with them, and be dedicated to full compliance with all nine points of Safety Afloat.
Online training available at http://www.scouting.org |
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Scouting Under Construction |
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Scouting Under Construction is a one-day supplemental Scout leader training extravaganza! It goes beyond New Leader Essentials Training for Scouting adults, providing ideas and how-to’s in a wide variety of topics. This is the event of the year to renew knowledge, learn current policies, and share experiences in Scouting. All Scouting adults are invited and encouraged to attend. There will be something for everyone at this, the biggest Adult Scouting Training event of the year!!!
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