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Course Title |
CS |
BS |
Vn |
Ot |
Course Length |
Description |
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Fast Start
Training |
X |
X |
X |
|
About 1 hour |
First level of training for all adult
leaders. Provides a quick start to the Scouting program for
new leaders and serves as a bridge until a leader can
complete position-specific training.
Can be taken as video-based with a viewers
guide or taken
online.
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|
New
Leader Essentials |
X |
X |
X |
X |
90 minutes |
Introductory session for adult leaders in all
program levels. "Scouting 101" course provides insight into
the aims, methods and values of Scouting.
Classroom session with other new leaders.
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|
Basic/Position-Specific Training |
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Cub Scout
Leader-Specific Training |
X |
|
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2.5 to 3 hours |
There are five sessions to choose:
- Tiger Cub Den Leader
- Cub Scout Den Leader
- Webelos Den Leader
- Cubmaster
- Pack Committee
As leaders advance through the Cub Scout
program, they should complete the session for each new
position they hold.
Classroom session or by personal coaching
with an approved trainer.
|
|
Scoutmaster Leader-Specific Training |
|
X |
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3 3-hour or
1 full day |
For Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters,
Troop Committee members, and 2nd-Year Webelos Den Leaders.
Classroom sessions or by personal coaching
with an approved trainer.
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|
Troop
Committee Challenge |
|
X |
|
|
3 hours |
For Troop Committee members (Scoutmasters and
Assistants are also encouraged). Classroom session.
|
|
Varsity Leader-Specific Training |
|
X |
|
|
3.5 hours |
For Varsity Coaches and Assistants.
Classroom session or by personal coaching
with an approved trainer.
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|
Venturing Leader-Specific Training |
|
|
X |
|
5 hours |
For Venturing Crew Advisers, Assistants, and
Committee Members. Classroom session
or by personal coaching with an approved trainer.
|
|
Commissioner Basic Training |
|
|
|
X |
8 hours |
For Unit Commissioners, Roundtable
Commissioners, and other administrative Commissioners.
Classroom session.
|
|
District Committee Training |
|
|
|
X |
4 hours |
For members of the District Committee.
Classroom/workshop session.
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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) |
X |
X |
X |
|
2 Saturdays
or
1 Weekend |
Provides the basic skills for planning and
executing a unit outing with youth leadership. Also teaches
basic outdoor skills - camping, cooking, ropework, etc.
Indoor and Outdoor classroom sessions and
overnight camping.
Required element of "Training" for
Scoutmasters and Assistants.
|
|
Youth
Protection Training |
X |
X |
X |
X |
90 minutes |
For all adult leaders in Scouting.
This is a key element of Scouting's child abuse prevention
program. Can be taken as video-based
with a viewers guide or taken
online.
|
|
Wood
Badge |
X |
X |
X |
X |
2 3-Day Weekends
or 1 6-day Week |
Advanced Leadership Training for all program
levels of Scouting. Emphasizes practical leadership skills
for use in Scouting, as well as in your personal and
professional life. Indoor and
Outdoor classroom sessions and overnight camping.
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|
Supplemental Training Courses |
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Roundtable |
X |
X |
X |
|
1 Evening each month |
Roundtables are designed to be ongoing
supplemental training and a way for Scouters to network and
share ideas. Classroom setting.
Check with your
district for dates, locations and times.
|
|
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation |
X |
|
|
|
1 Day |
Provide basic orientation for planning and
executing a Pack Campout, concentrating on planning
considerations and health and safety.
Outdoor classroom setting.
An adult leader trained in BALOO must be
involved in planning and leading all Pack campouts.
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Webelos Leader Outdoor Training |
X |
|
|
|
1 Day |
For Webelos Leaders prior to conducting a
Webelos Overnighter. Outdoor
Classroom setting. (May also take Introduction to Outdoor
Leaders Skills.)
|
|
Powderhorn |
|
X |
X |
X |
2 3-Day Weekends
or 1 6-Day Week |
A fun course for Venturing Leaders and Boy
Scout Leaders who work with older Scouts. The course
provides and introduction and overview to over fifteen
outdoor and high adventure skills. Emphasis on the Venturing
Ranger Award.
Indoor and Outdoor classroom sessions and
overnight camping.
|
|
University of Scouting / Pow Wow |
X |
X |
X |
X |
1 Day |
A fun-filled day of Scouting to learn new
ideas. Sessions programmatic elements as well as
administrative skills. Classroom
setting.
|
|
Trainer Development Conference |
X |
X |
X |
X |
1 Day |
Emphasizes the latest training methods and
techniques for those wishing to serve as Trainers.
Classroom setting.
|
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Safe Swim Defense |
X |
X |
X |
|
1 Hour |
Health and safety course for swimming
activities. Can be taken in a
classroom setting or taken
online.
|
|
Safety Afloat |
|
X |
X |
|
1 Hour |
Health and safety course for boating and
watercraft activities. Can be taken
in a classroom setting or taken
online.
|
|
Climb On Safely |
X |
X |
X |
|
1 Hour |
Health and safety course for climbing and
rappelling activities. Classroom
setting.
|
|
Trek Safely |
|
X |
X |
|
1 Hour |
Health and safety course for backpacking and
trekking activities. Classroom
setting.
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To
be considered a "trained" leaders and to wear the "Trained" emblem
on the uniform, an adult leader must have completed the following
courses: