Trained Scouting leaders provide a quality, fun-filled program for Scouts. When leaders understand the whys and hows of Scouting, they are more effective in their roles. Trained leaders know how to use the available resources to provide an exciting and worthwhile program for the Scouts. Trained leaders also have confidence in carrying out their roles and responsibilities. As a result, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers receive a program designed to achieve Scouting's aims of citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness. Trained leaders deliver a well-planned exciting program that keeps Scouts happy and attracts new Scouts to your unit.

2010 Training Initiative

The Baden-Powell Council has taken on a  program for leader training. Effective December 31, 2010, in order to be renewed on the charter for the 2011 year, your unit leader (Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Varsity Coach, Crew Advisor, or Exploring Advisor), must be trained for their position. This training includes Fast Start, This is Scouting, Youth Protection and Leader Specific Training. For Scoutmasters and Varsity Coaches, this also includes the Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills course.

 

 

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 leaders who have direct contact with youth. 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 where 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.
Effective Fall 2010. This is now offered on the Online Learning Center.

Cub Scout Leaders

Cub Scout Leader Specific training has been developed for the following positions:

• Tiger Cub den leaders
• Cubmasters and assistants
• Wolf and Bear den leaders and assistants
• Pack committee
• Webelos den leaders and assistants
• Pack trainers

 

And there are several more courses as your son moves onto Boy Scouts.