Quick references to complete courses, these courses are all designed to help our members improve leadership skills and deliver a quality program. Many of the courses can be taken online. A log-in is required; however, anyone may create a user account and view the courses. Registered members of the BSA may provide their member numbers (as part of the user profile) to receive credit. Log in to get started | What Is BALOO? BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) is an instructor-led course which is conducted at the Council level. This one-and-a-half day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite component in addition to an overnight hands-on practical. BSA’s Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the discovery of the necessary tools to help units carry out a successful camping experience. Completion of this course is mandatory for at least one adult on a Pack overnighter or a Webelos/Arrow of Light Den overnight outing. What Is OAKLEAF ? Oakleaf is an in-person course which combines Scoutmaster Basic Training and Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills. Working as patrols, you will learn the role of the Scoutmaster and the practical outdoor skills needed 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. All Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are required to attend this training. Committee Chairs and Committee members are encouraged and welcome to attend. Webelos Leaders may take this training and then will be considered trained when they cross over with their scouts to a Scout BSA Troop. (Prior to crossing over into Scouts BSA, to take a Webelos or Arrow of Light Den camping requires BALOO training.) What Is Wood Badge? Wood Badge is a six-day course that is split between two weekends. It is an advanced training course designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of all Scouters, and to revitalize their commitment to fulfill the vision & mission of Scouting for the youth that they serve. Youth Protection Training Youth Protection training is designed to help you keep our youth safe from abuse. You will learn the Boy Scouts of America's Youth Protection Guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. After each section of material, you will answer questions about that section's topic. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is experienced online.
Log in to MyScouting to take this course online Intended to be taken by Pack, Troop, Team, and Crew Leaders, as well as Unit Commissioners and Chartered Organization Representatives immediately following the acceptance of their new role.
Log in to MyScouting to take this course online This Is Scouting provides an overview of the Scouting organization, including history, values, programs, Youth Protection, community involvement, and training. The module consists of six video sections, each followed by a brief quiz. Estimated time to complete: 50 minutes.
Log in to MyScouting to take this course online Need to know what are the requirements to be trained for your unit leadership role? This sheet explains the training requirements for all unit-level leaders.
More Information The links below are to the syllabi that are to be used by trainers in presenting the stand-alone den leader position-specific courses. These courses are intended to provide Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos den leaders with the information and tools they need to conduct successful den meetings. Den leaders who complete the Tiger Cub, Wolf, and Bear training and Youth Protection training are considered trained for all three positions. Den leaders who complete the Webelos training and Youth Protection training are considered trained as Webelos den leaders.
Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Syllabus
NEW! Webelos Syllabus The syllabus below is used by trainers presenting the standalone Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster specifics course. The course is intended to provide troop leadership with the information and tools they need to lead successful Boy Scout troops. A DVD with presentation support is available from Scoutstuff.org or your local council. Scoutmasters and assistants who complete this training, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, and Youth Protection training are considered "trained."
Instructor Syllabus 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. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Boy Scout Troops and Varsity Scout Teams, in order to be considered "trained".
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