Training Resources

Training builds the confidence of leaders, which in turn builds the confidence of unit members in their leaders. This helps ensure success. It increases the tenure of leaders because they derive greater satisfaction from their job. And it gives leaders the chance to become acquainted with other leaders. For the leaders of each type of unit, several levels of basic training are available: 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.  Fast Start training  - BSA's new Online Learning Center OLC: Cub Scout Leader Fast Start - Online!    The Pack's First Three Months    Program ideas for your first month of den meetings   OLC: Boy Scout Leader Fast Start - Online! OLC: Venturing Advisor Fast Start - Online! Troop Committee Challenge (Fast Start) - Online!   Basic training Scoutmaster Specific - 4/21/12 (all Boy Scout leaders) Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) - 4/21/12 (all Cub den leaders) Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) - 5/18-20/12 (Boy Scout and 2nd year Webelos leaders) Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OLSWL) - 5/18-20/12 (Bear and 1st year Webelos leaders)

Supplemental training - Boy Scout Supplemental Troop Resources Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat Training (with sound) - Online! Youth Protection Online Training Trainers EDGE - February 25, 2012 (Learn how to present in many effective ways.  Perfect for Unit Trainers, NYLT and Wood Badge Instructors, OA leaders and OA Troop Reps. Material geared to those from First Class through seasoned adults.) Philmont Training Center Serving as the only national volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America since 1950, the Philmont Training Center (PTC) provides a unique environment for the training of volunteer and professional leaders. Each year, more than 6,000 Scouters and family members attend PTC. Click here for more information including a listing of courses and dates. Commissioner's Corps - January 7, 2012(Unit Commissioners help link the scouting units to the Council, provide information, resources and best practices, and assist with the paperwork.) OLC: Generational Diversity OLC: Staffing the District Committee OLC: Troop Committee Challenge OLC: Weather Smart Training >Leave No Trace TRAINER - 6/8-10 Camp  Decorah   Advanced training Wood Badge - Fall '13 The methods are flexible enough to include individual or group training, though group training is usually best. In addition to unit leader training, district training volunteers support the council in its responsibility for Wood Badge training, the training of district volunteers and certain youth leaders. They also encourage all volunteers to participate in the training recognition plan, which motivates and recognizes progress in the leadership development plan. District and council volunteers can benefit from training opportunities offered at Philmont Volunteer Training Center.