Over the past two years, BSA has worked with experts in the field of child abuse to develop new training and resources that will further strengthen our ability to protect youth.

The new version of YPT contains valuable segments on bullying and digital privacy, inaddtion to addressing tough topic like youth-on-youth incidents.

Welcome to Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation(BALOO) training! It is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, including pack camping overnighters and Webelos den overnighters. BALOO training is comprised of two components—an online component and a practical, hands-on component. Both components must be completed to qualify as a “TRAINED” Cub Scout outdoor leader. The online component must be completed prior to the practical component. The online training contains introductory and basic information that will be built upon during the practical training.

This is the certification class for Range Officers to prepare them to conduct certified and safe Shooting Sports activities in Council Day Camps and other Council Cub Events.

Cub Scout Leader Training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a leadership role.

Scouts BSA Leader Training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a leadership role.

Learn the skills needed to conduct a weekend sailing activity at Boxwell’s Pfeffer Boat Harbor using the American 14.6 and Aqua Finn Sailboats. There will be 3 hours of classroom time and 8 ½ hours of hands on Sailboat training and sailing.

Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank.

Latimer Reservation is proud to offer to Scouts (age 14+) and adults the opportunity to complete the Wilderness First Aid Training. This training is required of each unit participating in any of the national high adventure programs of the BSA. This training will be conducted by Bob Forde, Janet Forde and Katie Sherrouse, certified instructors.

The University of Scouting (UoS) is Middle Tennessee Council’s premier one-day core and supplemental training opportunity. UoS goes beyond Leader Specific and even Advanced Training to prepare Scout Leaders with the knowledge and skills on specific topics that help them excel in their efforts to deliver the promise of Scouting. In addition, there are several training opportunities for youth as well! The UoS goal is to provide information that is practical, and immediately useful on topics that are not readily available at the local unit level.

The College of Commissioner Science is an advanced training program where our council's commissioner staff offers a rich variety of courses designed to help you further develop leadership, communications, management, and Commissioner skills in order to improve your ability to serve youth.

Wood Badge is Scouting’s most advanced training for adults offered at the Council level. A national course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals, the training has two distinct parts: The first part takes place outdoors where the aims and methods of Scouting are explained and demonstrated by a volunteer staff of fellow Scouters. During the second part, participants will show their knowledge of leadership principles by completing a set of personal goals related to their Scouting positions.

We will offer a variety of Shooting Shoots Training including but not limited to Basic Range Safety Officer Training, Basic Shotgun, Basic Rifle, Basic Muzzleloading

The Leave No Trace educational program has become the ethical baseline for modern outdoor Scouting in our BSA publications, advancement, and training events. This course will provide a Scouting introduction to the science of recreation ecology.

Operating a chain saw is inherently hazardous. Proper maintenance, personal protective equipment, and correct technique are critical components of safe chain saw operation. Potential injuries can be minimized by using proper personal protective equipment and safe operating procedures. The Boy Scouts of America properties rely on chain saws to help clear trails, remove deadfalls, clear timber, and stockpile wood for campfires and heating buildings. To allow for this use, specific guidelines for safety have been adapted for use at all BSA activities we have creating this training at Boxwell Reservation

Trainers Edge is a Train the Trainer program. It is designed to develop our Scout Training Volunteers so they can provide outstanding training and development opportunities to our Scouts and Scout Leaders. The Trainers Edge will provide practical knowledge on how to facilitate learning in a classroom setting, or one on one. The workshop will provide practical knowledge and guided coaching to polish the skills you have and to equip you with new skills and tools.

Powder Horn is an Outdoor/High Adventure resource management course designed to motivate and prepare adult and youth leaders to provide their unit with a safe and correct Outdoor/High Adventure activities.

This course is intended to provide Venturing crew Advisors with the basic information they need to help youth leaders manage a crew. The course includes the 2014 updates to Venturing and aligns with the new Venturing leader materials. When the training is complete, the training code P21 can be entered into the leader’s training record. Crew Advisors who complete this training and the Venturing version of Youth Protection training are considered “trained.”

Kodiak is designed to be an adventure that pushes the boundaries of every participant, one that will encourage you to try new things that may be out of your comfort zone. Each participant will be challenged with new activities and skills such as bike riding, realistic first aid, sailing, and outdoor cooking. Participants will be split into clans of bears to signify the challenge with the intent of preparing for the future with servant leadership in mind.

The purpose of the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops(ILST) course is to teach Scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and how to most effectively reach success in that role. It is intended to help Scouts in leadership positions within their troop understand their responsibilities and to equip them with organizational and leadership skills to fulfill those responsibilities. ILST is the first course in the series of leadership training offered to Scouts and is a replacement for Troop Leadership Training. Completion of ILST is a prerequisite for Scouts to participate in the more advanced leadership courses National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE).

Climbing Instructor Level I/II

Rock climbing is a quickly growing sport. Many of your scouts likely have been indoor climbing at one of the many local climbing gyms in our area. Most of them though likely have not had the opportunity to rappel off a 160' cliff. This (or perhaps a slightly less challenging opportunities) can build a huge amount of confidence and excitement in your scouts and even your adult leaders.

The Middle TN Council Cope and Climbing Committee provides a unit level training program for climbing and rappelling. The program requires two weekends to complete. At the end of the first weekend you will qualify to receive your Climbing Instructor Level I trained card (valid 1 year). Then coming to a second session and helping provide instruction, and exhibiting proficiency in the taught skills, will qualify you to receive your Climbing Instructor Level II card (valid 3 years).

Each session Starts on Friday evening @6pm and concludes on Sunday evening around 6pm. Locations include Boxwell Scout Reservation and on Sunday a natural rock area about 2 hrs. from Boxwell.

NYLT is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills and experiences that they can use in their home unit and in other situations demanding quality leadership. This training integrates the best of modern leadership theory with Scouting through activities, presentations, challenges, while engaged in a unified approach to leadership. Using a wide-range of activities events, games, and adventure, participants put into action the leadership skills they are learning.

The Hiwassee River is a beautiful, dam-controlled class II river that is excellent for teaching. Students learn how to read whitewater, control a kayak or canoe in whitewater and rescue not only themselves but others. We work in small classes so that the techniques can be tailored to the skill level of the students. Come learn in our Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced classes. Youth and adult courses will be separate and concurrent.

Individual Scouts as well as Troops, Crews or Ships are welcome to participate.

As a Scouts BSA, you have the unique opportunity to become a Den Chief, a Scouts BSA who assists a Cub Scout Den leader or Webelos Scout Den leader at Den meetings, Pack meetings, and other events. The Den Chief is a ready source of games, songs, skits, and skills, and he/she encourages the other boys/girls in their advancement.