BSA has rolled out their Online
Learning Center. It includes the For-Credit (like
Youth Protection) and Not-For-Credit (like Weather
Hazards) courses. You will need to register once, but then it's
pretty painless. Once you're in, select the area that you're interested
in... Don't be afraid to look around.
Here's another BSA Training site to access the same courses.. www.myscouting.org.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Define the four main types of child abuse
Recognize some signs of child abuse
Identify some characteristics of child molesters
Define the three strategies of abusers
Explain what to do if you suspect a child is being abused.
Training Resources Access to Training Resources helps to build the confidence of leaders, which in turn builds the confidence of unit members in their leaders.
Online Courses! Fast Start,
Supplemental
Wood Badge Wood Badge is the most advanced training available for Scout Leaders who are involved in the programs of the Boy Scouts of America. Baden-Powell designed it so that Scouters could learn, in as practical a way possible, the skills and methods of Scouting.
National
Youth Leadership Training Previously called Junior Leader Training, this improved
course is like Wood Badge for youth. Do you have scouts 13-16 years old? Do you wish they would practice better leadership
skills in your Troop? Are they ready for fun and challenging activities with
their peers? Are they ready to gain confidence by showing what they
can do?
Powder Horn Powder Horn is a resource management course designed to motivate and prepare adult Venturing leaders to support the Ranger Award. This course will give all participants an opportunity to experience the Ranger program themselves as if they were the Venturing youth.
Powder Horn is not currently offered by the
Gateway Area Council. Contact your District
Executive, or a Training Committee member, for
the schedule at nearby councils.
District Training Each District has a "Training Committee" which serves all phases of Scouting.
Cub Scout Leader training is offered in each
district, as that's closer and more convenient
for the Packs and their Leaders.
Trainer Development Conference The Trainer Development Conference is designed to develop and improve the skills of both veteran and prospective trainers..
University of Scouting
Held the first Saturday in November, this
full day allows training for all Leaders and
Venturing Crew Officers. The Training Team of
Gateway Area Council presents this opportunity for supplemental training for all adult
leaders. Thanks
to St.
Patrick's Church School, Onalaska, WI
University of Commissioner Science You have the opportunity to earn the Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees in Commissioner Science. A win-win opportunity - you gain knowledge and a degree. The units you represent gain an experienced, educated and positive "friend" in Scouting. ALL commissioners and prospective commissioners are urged to attend this training for the benefit of our Scouting Youth.
