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• January 2010
• December 2009

Training Programs

The leadership training philosophy of the Boy Scouts of America is to provide adult leaders with fundamental information about the aims and purposes of the movement, as well as specifics about their particular roles in Scouting.

A trained leader is knowledgeable and confident in the role being performed. The knowledge and confidence of a trained leader are quickly sensed by Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, or Venture Scouts and are a positive influence on their lives.

The objective of leadership training program is to meet the needs of leaders by providing learning opportunities related to each of the adult unit positions. The plan allows for both individual and group training experiences. It also incorporates a recognition program that motivates and rewards those who progress in the leadership training programs of the Boy Scouts of America.

Every Youth Deserves a Trained Leader

What Training Is Available?

Fast Start Training  - Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, Venturing

Fast Start training provides an immediate comfort level for new leaders and enables them to say: "I can do this!" Fast Start training is the first step for any new volunteer and is to be delivered immediately after a new leader registers and before he or she meets with any youth member.

Fast Start training is provided in video and on-line formats.

Basic Leader Training

The new Basic Leader Training curriculum consists of two parts: New Leader Essentials and Leader Specific training.

New Leader Essentials is an introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of Scouting. It addresses how these aims and methods are reached in an age-appropriate style within Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing. Videos, discussions, and hands-on reinforcement are presented during the 90-minute training session. Each leader completes New Leader Essentials training only once.

Leader Specific Training - Once a volunteer has a solid overview of the BSA's values-based program, he or she can begin training for a specific Scouting position through Leader Specific training. This training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a leadership role.

Wood Badge

Wood Badge for the 21st Century has evolved into the core leadership skills training course for the BSA. The new Wood Badge course focuses on strengthening every volunteer's ability to work with and lead groups of youth and adults and is less focused on outdoor skills, which are more effectively addressed in other courses.

Supplementary Training

The three levels of training are sustained and supported with supplementary training, Roundtables and Publications.

To help keep your knowledge current, Youth Protection Training, The Sweet 16 of BSA Safety, Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities, Planning and Conducting a Safe Scout Outing, and the Guide to Safe Scouting are available on-line at the National Council Web Site.

Trained Leader Patch

A Trained Leader emblem is for all leaders who have completed the basic training programs appropriate to their positions.

Following each training session each leader is given a progress record card for the leadership position he or she holds. Training knots are presented up completion of required tenure and performance requirements.

 

For an overview of training for your program, click on one of the logos listed below.  You will be taken to a page showing the specific steps you'll need to complete to become 'Trained' in that position, as well as information about supplementary training.

Cub Scouts

Boy Scouts

Varsity

Venturing

Commissioner Training

District Committee Training

Council Board Training