February 12, 2014
Cub Scout Leaders

BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation):
At least one adult involved with any outdoor Cub Scout outing needs to be BALOO certified.

OWL (Outdoor Webelos Leadership):
Outdoor leadership for Webelos leaders, similar to BALOO (for Cubs) and IOLS (for Scouts)

Boy Scout Leaders

Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training:
This is the all-day, "indoor" part of the required training for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills:
This is the weekend camping part of the required training for Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters, as well as Venturing crew leaders.

Venturing Leaders

Venturing Leader Specific Training:
This is required for all Venturing crew leaders.

Venturing Youth Protection:
Different version of Youth Protection Training for leaders in mixed-gender groups.

All Adult Leaders

Youth Protection:
This training can be completed online through MyScouting. All leaders must have completed this training within the last two (2) years.

Wood Badge:
Experience Scouting's premier training course for ALL adult leaders! Please note you must attend all sessions (both weekends) to complete the course. Save $15 if paid in full before April 30, 2014!

Leave No Trace Trainer:
Graduates will receive recognition as Leave No Trace Trainers with skills for training both Scout audiences and the general public. Youth qualify for the Leave No Trace Trainer leadership positioning their troop, team, or crew.  

College of Commissioner Science:

University of Scouting:
Features a wide range of training courses on Scouting skills, including some required trainings. 

NYLT Staff Recruitment:
The NYLT program is looking for dedicated Scouters interested and committed to the advanced leadership training for our young adults. Potential staff leaders should be BSA registered Scouters, trained for their registered position in Scouting, committed to attending the development sessions, and ideally have completed Wood Badge training. For more information contact gwitmayer@franconia-township.org and plan to attend the "job fair" on March 8 at the Nelson Training Center.

NRA Range Safety Officer:
Please note that registration for this NRA course and the ones that follow close three (3) weeks before the dates of the courses.

NRA Basic Rifle:

NRA Rifle Instructor: NRA Basic Shotgun: NRA Basic Pistol:

NRA Pistol Instructor:

Archery Range Officer:
Archery Range Officer training is aimed at teaching adults how to safely run an archery range for council events. Safety procedures and safe bow and arrow handling are the keys to the training, along with how to work with the Scouts to develop good shooting habits. This does not certify someone to open the archery range just for their den or pack events.

BB Range Officer:
BB Range Officer training is aimed at teaching adults how to safely run a BB gun range for council events. Safety procedures and safe gun handling are the keys to the training, along with how to work with the Scouts to develop good shooting habits. This does not certify someone to run a rifle range, nor to open the BB range just for their den or pack events.

Risk Management:
This hands-on workshop is designed to give participants the tools and information they need to ensure the physical and mental well-being of participants in the Scouting program, lead efforts to instill the values of personal fitness and accident, injury, and illness prevention, and protect the people, property, and environment of the Boy Scouts of America.

Health and Safety:
BSA Health & Safety is a fast-paced 90 minute course for all scouting volunteers with everything you need to know to Be Prepared in Scouting! Information on camping, youth protection, first aid, fuels and fire prevention, swimming/boating, guns and firearms, sports and activities, safety for meeting spaces, medical information, transportation and more.

Transporting Scouts Safely:
Often, the most dangerous part of a Scouting activity is driving to the location of that activity. This program will help  identify the signs that could lead someone to an accident and ways to prevent accidents.

Trainer's EDGE:
This is the required “train the trainer” course for NYLT and Wood Badge Staff.

Youth Leaders

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. Start planning now to attend this great course!

 

Training Tip of the Month: What Can be Done Online?

Although some training courses are only available “live,” quite a few can be done online at https://myscouting.scouting.org/. Under “E-Learning” you will find links to online training courses for many position-specific courses (e.g. Youth Protection, Cub Leader Specific Training, Troop Committee Challenge), as well as Supplemental training required for specific activities (e.g. Safe Swim Defense if your unit is going to engage in water activities or Trek Safely for backpacking).

When taking an online training course, it is crucial to have your BSA membership number handy, otherwise you will not receive credit for having completed the course.

In other cases, physical attendance at a live course is required. Notable examples include Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster training (all-day, indoor), BALOO, OWL, and IOLS (outdoor activities), or Woodbadge, as well as supplemental training such as Chemical Fuels or Transporting Scouts Safely which are often done as one-hour workshops at a Roundtable or similar venue.

Finally, there are courses such as Cub Leader Specific Training that can be done either live or online. When possible, you are strongly encouraged to do these live since a substantial portion of the benefit derives from your interactions and networking with other participants.

 

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