Excellent summary of training updates found on pages 10-14 of the council's March 2010 newsletter
New Leader Essentials has been replaced with a new national e-learning course called This is Scouting. A link to the online course is in the left menu under Training.
The main purpose of this site is to provide guidance for new Scout Leaders, regarding the Scouting Program. The ultimate goal is to enable you to plan events that are fun for our youth members, while fulfilling guidelines set by the Boy Scouts of America. Training is the process that orients new leaders, to understand what Scouting is and where they fit in. Additionally, training reinforces the concept that there are multiple people and written resources available to help you plan age appropriate events. When you become a Scout Leader you are not alone. Knowing what resources are available will reduce your planning time, and make your tenure in Scouting a more enjoyable experience. The concept that Scout Events are age appropriate is an important part of training.
After viewing the materials on this page, you will find a Training Site Index on the right side of the page, to direct you to some resources available. You are encouraged to read this page first, to better understand what resources are best suited for your needs.
When you explore the pages on this website, you will find a list of courses scheduled by Hiawatha-Seaway Council. You will find course descriptions on another page. There is a page listing the names and contact information for members of the Council Training Committee. You will find a fourth page detailing online training opportunities provided at the National Web Site of the Boy Scouts of America. Lastly, there is a page listing contact information for neighboring Boy Scout Councils permitting you to explore training opportunities they offer.
Cub Scout Leaders
An important portion of our Training Program is the orientation of new Cub Scout Leaders. Parents of grade school age youth (grades 1 to 5) require more training than Boy Scout, Venture, and Explorer Leaders, who already have some experience. To help you understand what's going on, the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America has produced a series of pamphlets to start you off. Those pamphlets can be viewed by selecting from the list below.
