TrainingA cornerstone of the Boy Scout programs is training. There are many opportunities available to youth and adults at various levels to further develop. Some of these trainings will be conducted in your unit; others are available for you to work on by yourself at myscouting.org
What Makes a Trained Leader
A direct contact Scout leader is considered fully trained and entitled to wear the Trained leader emblem when he or she has completed the following training courses and the specific training for the position.
Fast Start Training.
Fast Start training is the first step for all new leaders and should be taken immediately after they register and before they meet with any youth members. New leaders choose the Fast Start they need to take: Cub Scout Leader, Boy Scout Leader, Varsity Scout Leader, or Venturing Crew Leader. All Fast Start courses are available on DVD, or they can be completed through the Online Learning Center. (If you are new to Scouting, you will be asked to create an account.)
Youth Protection Training.
Youth Protection training is required for all registered Scouters. At all times, youth safety is the number one priority. At the same time, adults need to know the rules for keeping themselves safe, too. Comprehensive Youth Protection training teaches all the do’s and don’ts of working with youth. The training is offered through the Online Learning Center, or it may be taken as part of an district or council training course.
This is Scouting.
This Is Scouting is a new online training session that replaces New Leader Essentials. It picks up when Fast Start leaves off with six modules of training: The Mission of Scouting, Programs for All ages, Scouting Is Fun, Scouting in the Community, Keeping Our Youth Safe, and Scouting’s Legacy. The training takes about an hour to complete and can be found on Online Learning Center. (If you are new to Scouting, you will be asked to create an account.)
Position Specific Training.
Leader position specific training is based on the leader’s position. These courses are taught by informed trainers who know how to engage groups and make learning fun. These courses are offered by the district or council as group training, or may be done as small groups or by personal coaching.
Venturing Crew Leaders
Venturing crew leaders and assistants must complete Venturing Leader Specific Training, a five-session training course, to be considered fully trained. Venturing crew leaders whose crews have an outdoor program must also complete Introduction to Outdoor Skills training to be considered fully trained.
OTHER TRAINING
Instructor-Led- The Trainer's EDGE (TP)
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews - ILSC - (TP)
- Roundtables/Huddles (TP)
- Kodiak Challenge (TP)
- Powder Horn**
- Wood Badge**
- National Youth Leadership Training—NYLT**
- Philmont Leadership Challenge - PLC ***
- National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience—NAYLE***
- Recruiting Quality Training Staff (TP)
- Planning and Conducting a Safe Scout Outing (TP)
- Geocaching to Promote Scouting (TP)
- Merit Badge Counselor Instructor’s Guide (TP)
- Chain Saw Safety (TP)
- Mentoring (TP)
- Disc Golf in Support of Scouting (TP)
- Supporting Scouts with AD/HD (TP)
- Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner Fast Start (TP)
- Conducting an Interfaith Service (TP)
- Bullying: Prevention and Intervention Tips for Scout Leaders and Parents (TP)
- Selecting Quality Leaders (TP)
- Leave No Trace (TP)
- Cooking Without Utensils (TP)
- Beginning Cold Weather Camping (TP)
- Passport to High Adventure Training
E-Learning
- Climb on Safely (EL)
- Trek Safely (EL)
- Weather Hazards* (EL)
- Safe Swim Defense* (EL)
- Safety Afloat* (EL)
- ScoutParents Unit Coordinator Fast Start (EL)
- Physical Wellness (EL)
- Scouting Safely Begins With Leadership
- Chartered Organization Representative Fast Start (EL)
High Adventure Training
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(EL) - Taken via E-Learning page at www.myscouting.org
(SS) - Ordered through Supply Group www.Scoutstuff.org
(TP) - Downloadable via Scouting.org Training Page
* Required for Tour Plan review
** Syllabi available through Volunteer Development - Council restricted
*** Syllabi available through Volunteer Development – National Council restricted