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Youth Protection, Fast Start, This Is Scouting, and Leader Specific Training are the basic courses that every adult leader should have within 90 days of registering as a Cub Scout Leader.
The Basic Version gives a thorough understanding of the Boy Scouts of America’s Policy on how to protect youth from emotional, physical and sexual abuse; and how adults can protect themselves from false accusations of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Offered online at olc.scouting.org.
These courses give a quick orientation to Cub Scouts. They are intended for all parents of Cub Scouts, not just the Den Leaders. Offered online at http://olc.scouting.org.
This course is the first stage of the BSA's basic training program. It is designed for all new adult leaders entering the Scouting program. It is offered online at http://olc.scouting.org.
These courses are designed to prepare the Den Leader for the upcoming year. Many Dens spread the leadership responsibilities to all the parents, so these courses are good for any parent of a Cub Scout. Click here for specific course information.
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. This course is an introduction to Cub Pack Outdoor Camping. Two adults from each Pack are required to have BALOO Training for the Pack to go camping. Click here for specific course information.
This course covers the essentials for camping with Webelo Scouts. This is a weekend course designed to allow the participants to experience the outdoors, Webelos Style. Click here for specific course information.
Youth Protection, Fast Start, This Is Scouting, and Leader Specific Training are the basic courses that every adult leader should have within 90 days of registering as a Boy Scout Leader.
The Basic Version gives a thorough understanding of the Boy Scouts of America’s Policy on how to protect youth from emotional, physical and sexual abuse; and how adults can protect themselves from false accusations of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. The Venture Version specifically addresses the changes older teens go through as they mature, and how these changes affect the way they interact with each other and adults. Many of these older scouts are still active in Boy Scout Troops; therefore, the Venture Version of this course is recommended for Boy Scout Leaders/parents, not just Venture Leaders/parents. Offered online at http://olc.scouting.org.
This course is designed to give a quick orientation to Boy Scouting. It will help you prepare for your first meeting as a Boy Scout Leader/parent by covering the Troop Meeting, the Troop Committee, the Outdoor Program and the Basic Concepts of Scouting. Offered online at http://olc.scouting.org.
This course is the first stage of the BSA's basic training program. It is designed for all new adult leaders entering the Scouting program. It is offered online at http://olc.scouting.org.
Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster: This is the first of a two part course. Topics covered include leadership styles, youth leadership development, patrol leaders' council, teaching Scouting skills, the Scoutmaster's conference, and growing the troop. It is offered through the North Trail District; click here for specific course information or check with any of the other districts within the Circle Ten Council.
Committee: This training course ensures you understand the roles and responsibilities of each troop committee member. It is a team-building experience ideal for the whole committee. Click here here for information on the District-wide training course, or take it online (preferably, together as a whole committee) at http://olc.scouting.org.
This is the second part of Leader Specific Training-SM/Assistant SM. It is an adult leader course that uses the Patrol Method to teach the same outdoor skills taught to the Scouts as they progress from Tenderfoot to First Class. This course involves a weekend of camping with the Patrols established during the Leader Specific Training-SM/Assistant SM. It is offered through the North Trail District; click here for specific course information or check with any of the other districts within the Circle Ten Council.
Youth Protection, Fast Start, This Is Scouting, and Leader Specific Training are the basic courses that every adult leader should have within 90 days of registering as a Venture Leader.
This course specifically addresses the changes older teens go through as they mature, and how these changes affect the way they interact with each other and adults. Offered online at http://olc.scouting.org.
This course gives an overview of the Venturing Program and how it’s organized. Offered online at http://olc.scouting.org.
This course is the first stage of the BSA's basic training program. It is designed for all new adult leaders entering the Scouting program. It is offered online at http://olc.scouting.org.
This course covers specific information about the Venturing Program: goals, aims, organization, finances and resources available. While many adults are involved in helping Venturing Crews, technically there are no adult leaders in Venturing. Click here for specific course information.
This is the Outdoor portion of Venture Leader Specific Training. Click here for specific course information.
These courses are strongly recommended for every youth in the Boy Scout Program. In fact, staffing positions are available and are great assets on any college resume.
This course is taught on the Troop level, usually within a week or so after Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader elections. Organized by the Scoutmaster, this is where the newly elected Patrol Leader’s Council develops its goals and objectives for their term as the Troop’s Leaders. Check with your Scoutmaster for more specific information.
This is a district level course directed and taught by older Scouts for the purposes of modeling a boy-run campout and teaching camping skills. Click here for specific course information.
This course is an intense, 5˝ day, outdoor leadership training experience for troop youth leaders. Its principle function is to help Scoutmasters by training their top boy leaders in the skills of leadership. This course is a National BSA-developed course that closely parallels the material provided in the 21st Century Wood Badge training for adults. This course is offered by the Circle Ten Council. Click here for specific course information.
This course is the ultimate in Leadership Training. It is run by youth, hand-picked from across the country representing some of our future’s most outstanding leaders. Any Scout interested in staffing an NYLT course or aspiring to be his troop’s SPL should consider attending NAYLE. This course is offered by the National BSA Council. Click here for more information, or here for the NAYLE web page.
The Den Chief is a critical member of the Scouting Leadership Team. Den Chief Training is intended to build enthusiasm for the job and teach the skills the Den Chief will need to be successful. This training combines fun and enjoyment with an excellent character building experience. Participants will learn leadership, organization, how to work with adults to solve problems, and, most importantly, how to encourage and work with Cub Scouts while being a role model. Click here for specific course information.
Venturing Leadership Development course. Activity-based introduction to leadership skills -- Fun! [Required for Silver Award; prerequisite for Kodiak training] Click here for specific course information.
Click here for the BSA Kodiak web page.
Click here for the BSA Kodiak web page.
Click here for the BSA Kodiak web page.
This course consists of two evening and and one weekend camping program designed to teach vital skills for high adventure bound leaders and seasoned scouts. It’s ideal for troops and crews planning and preparing a high adventure trek to Philmont or anywhere else. Click here for specific course information.
This serious program, with professional instructors, trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings. The 40-hour curriculum focuses on stabilization, treatment and evacuation guidelines of patients in backcountry environments. Adults and older seasoned Scouts. Click here for specific course information.
This is both a rock & tower climbing instructor course to prepare units (Troops, Crews, Ships, etc) to take advantage of this high adventure activity. The courses provides the necessary skills to conduct Scout climbing activities and makes equipment available. Click here for specific course information; or here for the Circle Ten climbing flyer.
This course is a thorough training in all the elements of the Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. Check with the Circle Ten Council for further information.
One adult from each unit must have taken this course before the unit will be allowed to obtain a tour permit for overnight camping. Offered online at http://olc.scouting.org.
One adult from each unit must have taken this course before the unit will be allowed to obtain a tour permit for any boating activities. Offered online at http://olc.scouting.org.
One adult from each unit must have taken this course before the unit will be allowed to obtain a tour permit for any swimming activities. Offered online at http://olc.scouting.org.
This course covers the basics in how a scouting unit can carry out a safe climbing/repelling activity. Offered online at http://olc.scouting.org.
This course covers the procedures necessary for a unit to register their Scouts’ advancements online. Paper submission of advancement will not allow the unit to receive rank badges free of charge. This is intended to be a work session and users are encouraged to bring their laptops. Click here for specific course information.
Training for adults who wish to serve as merit badge counselors. Qualifications, registration and procedures will be covered. Click here for specific course information.
Information seminar on the District and Council expectations of Eagle Candidates in completing their Eagle Requirements, Eagle Leadership Project and Eagle Board of Review. Click here for specific course information.
Reflecting the best of nearly a century of Scouting experience, the course draws upon the most current leadership models used by corporate America, academic circles, and successful outdoor organizations throughout the country. It builds on the best traditions and experiences of Wood Badge and also draws from a wide range of sources within and beyond the bounds of Scouting to present the latest in leadership theory and team development. Click here for specific Circle Ten course information.
This course is based on the Venturing Ranger Award requirements and gives participants an exposure to some outdoor/high adventure activities. Although it is Venturing based, it is not just for Venturing Leaders; Boy Scout Leaders wanting to promote High Adventure within their troop are strongly encouraged to attend this fun course. Click here for specific Circle Ten course information, or here for the BSA Powder Horn web page.
The Philmont Leadership Challenge will allow Wood Badge (WB) trained adults to fully integrate the lessons learned “on the Hill” into their daily lives. Like our youth, you will live under the shadow of the Tooth of Time, and learn new skills based on Philmont Ranger Training. And, like the youth, you will discover this: True leadership is about helping others succeed. Click here for the PLC web site.