Training Continuum Overview

Welcome & Introduction

Welcome to the adventure of Scouting and congratulations on having been selected to serve as a leader and role model for our youth. Scouting is an excellent program to watch youth grow into responsible adults. You will meet a lot of other adult volunteers that are just as concerned as you are about the future of our youth.

Basic Training Courses/Opportunities

Fast Start Training is designed to immediately orient new leaders to the Scouting role before their first meeting with youth. Fast Start Video Tapes and Viewer Guides for new Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venture Leaders are available at the J. Stanley Coyne Scout Service. This training is also available on line.

New Leaders Essentials is designed for all new volunteers and provides the basics of the Scouting programs, the age appropriateness of those programs, and our values and methods. Once taken, this course does not have to be repeated. This course is offered at the Council and District level and can also be scheduled for an individual unit by contacting your District Training Chairman. This training is also available on line.

Leader Specific Training is designed to present in-depth information for a new leader in their specific leadership position. Leader Specific Training is broken into training for Cub Scout Leaders, Boy Scout Leaders or Venture Leaders. Training courses are conducted throughout the year on a Council/District basis or can be scheduled for individual units on demand by contacting your District Training Chairman.

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training has three-hour sessions for Tiger Cub Den Leaders, Cub Scout Den Leaders, Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters and Pack Committee Members.

Boy Scout Leader Specific Training has an eight-hour course for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. There is also a three hour Troop Committee Challenge Training for Committee Members.

Venture Leader Specific Training is a five-hour session for all Venture Crew Leaders and Committee Members.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is designed to provide basic outdoor skills used by the BSA. It is required training for Scoutmasters and Asst. Scoutmasters who wish to be fully trained. It is recommended training for Webelos Den Leaders, Venturing Leaders and other adults who will be camping with youth.

Youth Training Opportunities include; the Den Chief Conference for boys that will be serving as a Den Chief; Junior Leader Training Conference for boys that will be serving in a leadership position in a Troop and Venturing Leadership Skills for all Venturing youth

Supplemental Training Opportunities

Youth Protection Guidelines – Every adult leader needs to take and understand the BSA plans and procedures for protecting our youth. This training is available on line.

Health & Safety Training – this course introduces the concept of the “sandwich principle” which emphasizes the importance of qualifies supervision and discipline. The course also features the BSA publication A Guide to Safe Scouting.

Both Youth Protection Guidelines and Health & Safety Training are scheduled for September 21, 2002 and can also be scheduled on demand by contacting your District Training Chairman.

Cub Scout BALOO Training – Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. Any adult leader that has the responsibility to plan, promote and run a Cub Scout Pack camping program should take this training. Cub Scout BALOO is offered in both the fall and spring.

Webelos Leader Outdoor Weekend – This is required training for Webelos Leaders that wish to take their Webelos Den overnight camping. Basic outdoor skills are taught as well as planning a weekend outing. This training is scheduled for April 26-27, 2003 at Camp Woodland.

Woodbadge for the 21st Century is designed for leaders in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing and District/Council Scouters. It focuses on leadership skills. To attend, leaders must be trained according to the standards of their specific Scouting position. The Woodbadge Course is scheduled over two weekends in August/September 2003 at Camp Woodland.

Cub Scout Pow Wow – The Pow Wow is a supplemental training opportunity for all Cub Leaders. Individual sessions are held in a variety of areas and include; Pack Administration, Crafts, Ceremonies and much more. Pow Wow is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd at a location to be announced.

Monthly Roundtables – Each month all six districts hold Roundtables for all Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leaders. The Council also conducts quarterly Venture Roundtables. Every month, experienced Scouters share how to bring the BSA monthly themes from the Annual Program Helps to life. Check the Council Calendar for the date and location of your District Roundtable.

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