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Cub Scout Leaders

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Cub Scout Fast Start Orientation

Recommended for all new leaders.  Self-study via web.  No expiration.

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New Leader Essentials

Recommended for all new leaders, required to be considered "trained".  Must be retaken each time your position changes.  30 minutes.  Should be combined with the Position Specific training.

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Position Specific Training
(Tiger, Wolf/Bear, Webelos, Cubmaster, Committee member)

Recommended for all new leaders, required to be considered "trained".  Must be retaken each time your position changes.  90 minutes.  Should be combined with the New Leader Essentials.

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Youth Protection Training

Recommended for all leaders.  Self-study via web.  90 minutes.  Good for 2 years.

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BALOO Training

Required for Cub Scout Packs to go camping.  Full day of outdoor training.  Good for 2 years.

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Wood Badge for the 21st Century

Advanced leadership training for any adult leader.  6 days.  Good for life.


Boy Scout Leaders

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Boy Scout Fast Start Orientation

Recommended for all new leaders.  Self-study via web.  No expiration.

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New Leader Essentials

Recommended for all new Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, required to be considered "trained".  Must be taken along with SM Basic and Outdoor Leader Skills to be considered trained.  Should be retaken every 3 years or serve on staff to be kept current.

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Scoutmaster Basic Training

Recommended for all new Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, required to be considered "trained".  Must be taken along with New Leader Essentials and Outdoor Leader Skills to be considered trained.  Should be retaken every 3 years or serve on staff to be kept current.

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Outdoor Leader Skills Training

Recommended for all new Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, required to be considered "trained".  Must be taken along with New Leader Essentials and SM Basic to be considered trained.  Should be retaken every 3 years or serve on staff to be kept current.

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Youth Protection Training

Recommended for all leaders.  Self-study via web.  90 minutes.  Good for 2 years.

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Troop Committee Training

For troop committee members. 3 hours.   Should be retaken every 3 years or serve on staff to be kept current.

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Wood Badge for the 21st Century

Advanced leadership training for any adult leader.  6 days.  Good for life.


Venturing Leaders

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Venturing Fast Start Orientation

Recommended for all new leaders.  Self-study via web.  No expiration.

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New Leader Essentials

Recommended for all new leaders.  Must be retaken each time your position changes.

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Position Specific Training

Recommended for all new leaders.  Must be retaken each time your position changes.

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Youth Protection for Venturing

Recommended for all leaders.  Self-study via web.  Good for 2 years.

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Wood Badge for the 21st Century

Advanced leadership training for any adult leader.  6 days.  Good for life.


Youth Leaders

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Troop Leadership Training (TLT)

TLT is the leadership training given primarily by the Scoutmaster and the senior patrol leader to all the youth leaders in their troop.

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Den Chief Training

 

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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

The NYLT course simulates a month in the life of a troop. It is a six-day course, usually held at a council camp or other outdoor setting.

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National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience

The mission of National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience is to provide Scouts with a Philmont-based wilderness encounter that motivates them to follow a life of helping others succeed based on the values expressed in the Scout Oath and Law.


Other Optional Training Courses

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Safe Swim Defense / Safety Afloat Training

Needed for all unit leaders that will be incorporating water sports into their program.  Self-study via web or can be taken at Cuyuna each summer during summer camp.  Good for 2 years.

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Climb on Safely

Needed for all unit leaders that plan on taking their unit rock climbing, rappelling, or bouldering.  Additional training may be required.  Can be taken at Cuyuna each summer during summer camp.  Good for 2 years.

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Climbing Wall Instructor

Required for anyone that will be in charge of operating the portable climbing wall.  Two certified climbing wall instructors are required to use the portable wall.  Good for 2 years.

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Trainer Development Conference

Recommended training for all trainers to further develop their presentation skills.  Should be retaken every 3 years or serve on staff to be kept current.

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Cub Camp Range Officer training

Required training for anyone running a BB Gun or Archery course at Cub Scout Day Camp, Fun with Son camp, or Webelos camp.  Good for 2 years.


On-line Supplemental Training Courses
from National BSA

Supplemental training modules are designed to provide orientation beyond the basic training offered in New Leader Essentials and leader-specific training. Each module is a unit of training that can be used as an outline for a group, for personal coaching, or for self-study. Most of the outlines should require about an hour to complete. Consider each unit of study to be an introduction to the subject. Scouters are welcome to download subjects that are of interest for personal or unit use. There are no training credits associated with the completion of these units of study. Additional training units are being developed and will be continually added to this site.

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Merit Badge Counselor Instructors Guide

This module will guide new and potential merit badge counselors through their responsibilities in the role and will give them an understanding of the methods of counseling Scouts. It is intended as a short orientation course for new merit badge counselors before they begin working with Scouts.

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Board of Review Training

This module will train troop committee members and others in the purposes of the board of review, offering suggestions for the types of questions that can or should be asked.

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Geocaching to Promote Scouting

Geocaching is an exciting new sport that uses GPS navigation to find hidden treasures. It provides another tool for the fun-with-a-purpose toolbox and can combine outdoor adventure with advancement, recruiting, retention, and public relations.

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The Order of the Arrow and Your Troop

This session discusses the benefits to the individual, troop, district, and council as a result of the Order of the Arrow's influence in your troop.

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Orientation for New Boy Scout Parents

This brief orientation is designed to draw new parents into the troop experience and give them the information they need to enjoy the program and help their sons succeed.

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Planning and Conducting a Safe Scout Outing

Safe Scouting can happen if you follow the Scout motto—Be Prepared. This unit of supplementary training will describe how to plan for and conduct a safe Scout outing.

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Recruiting Quality Training Staff

Recruiting is an ongoing responsibility. This session will provide an overview of the steps involved in recruiting quality district or council training staff and will allow participants to take a step-by-step practice run through the recruiting process.

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Scoutmaster Conference Training

This module will teach Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, and other troop leaders about the purposes of the Scoutmaster's conference and will offer suggestions for questions that could be asked at these conferences.

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Selecting Quality Leaders

This session will provide an overview of the seven steps to recruiting a key adult unit leader and will prepare participants to recruit new leaders for their units' needs

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The Youth Leadership Training Continuum

This supplemental training module is designed for Scout leaders and parents who want to understand the youth leadership training continuum.

   
   
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