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TRAINING
Every Scout deserves a trained leader!
Adult Leader
Youth Leader
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FREE Scenic District Den Chief Training On Saturday, October 10 from 10 AM-2 PM, the Scenic District will be offering FREE Den Chief training which will include a FREE lunch! Click the link above for more information and join us at our Council Service Center for this important training session.
Planning and Preparing for Hazardous Weather Training Effective January 1, at least one adult must have completed Planning and Preparing for Hazardous Weather training to receive Tour Permit Application approval.
A fun and interactive training for Troop committee members. This challenge will take about an hour to complete, and it can be taken individually or with a small group. Upon completion of the challenge, a Scouter can print out a certificate of completion. This training will be recorded on the Scouter's training record.
Central Minnesota Red Cross Courses Get certified or update your certification in First Aid, Wilderness First Aid and CPR at the Central Minnesota Red Cross located in Saint Cloud. For more information please click the link above or call (320) 251-7641.
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What Makes a "Trained" Leader?
Fast Start training is a quick orientation to help you get ready for your first Scout meeting. 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. This course if offered online and can be found through the following links:
This course is for all Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters, Den Leaders, and Committee Members. This training course teaches you the basics of Pack and Den operations, including advancement, program planning and secrets of successful leaders. While the main emphasis of the training is the Wolf and Bear programs (den meetings, Pack meetings, Committee meetings, uniform, awards, etc.), it also provides an excellent overview of the Cub Scout Program as a whole. Get your Fast Start training today!
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
Registration: Please contact your District Executive for information on the next training session.
For all Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters, Committee Chairs, Committee members, Den Leaders, and Parents. BALOO is a basic one day outdoor training course to understand the laws of BSA camp programming and to acquire the skills and confidence to plan Cub Scout camping by increasing your knowledge of the resources available from, and to carry out a Cub Scout Camping activity. You will understand the requirements for successful competition of the Cub Scout Camping activity using national and local council standards as guidelines.
BALOO includes information on:
- Preparations for camping with Cub Scouts - Site Selection - Parent Involvement - Health and Safety - Equipment - Feeding - Introduction to Outdoor Skills
This Training is required for any adult who is in charge of planning a pack campout, and it is recommended that one adult per Pack complete BALOO training.
Registration: Please contact your District Executive for information on the next training session.
This course is designed to fulfill the requirements for all Webelos leaders. Course topics include planning outdoor activities, Webelos skills, knots, fire building, outdoor cooking, Webelos to Boy Scout transition, parental involvement, advancements, uniforming, activity badges, and more.
Your fee includes four meals, program supplies, recognition items, all the handouts from the weekend and use of the facilities.
Registration: Please contact your District Executive for information on the next training session.
This course is designed to help you improve the operation of your Boy Scout Troop. During this weekend session we will cover the patrol method, model Patrol Leaders' Council, outdoor cooking, program planning, the BSA, troop committee operations, Order of the Arrow, Junior Leader Training, advancements, boards of review and much much more. Your fee includes four meals, program supplies, recognition items, a three-ring binder or CD containing all handouts from the weekend, and use of the facilities. You can also get Fast Start Boy Scout Leader training.
This course is for all Venturing Crew Advisors, assistant Advisors and Crew Committee members. This training introduces the new adult crew leader to Venturing by providing basic information needed to successfully operate a Crew. This information includes the purpose and mission of Venturing, characteristics of Venturer aged youth, organization and leadership of the Crew, and program planning and officer training. Get your Fast Start training today!
Wood Badge is the advanced Scout leader training course. Begun in 1919 by Lord Baden-Powell, it came to America in 1948. In this course, Scouters learn practical leadership skills in a lecture-practice format. The skills taught are applicable to every leader and provide a common foundation for Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venture programs. Wood Badge programs are available through the councils listed below. For additional information and registration forms, click on the links below.
Youth Protection training is designed to teach volunteer leaders how to provide a safe environment in which Scouting activities can take place. The Boy Scouts of America has adopted a number of policies aimed at eliminating opportunities for abuse within the Scouting program. These policies focus on leadership selection and on placing barriers to abuse within the program. This course teaches leaders those policies.
The course also teaches leaders how to protect youth against abuse, how to recognize the signs of abuse and what to do if a leader suspects abuse is taking place. In addition, Youth Protection training teaches leaders to make sure Scouts have the proper safety equipment and training before taking part in activities.
The Youth Protection video and training packet is available to check out from the Council office. Contact your District Executive or check out the videos at the Trading Post. Youth Protection is also available online by clicking on the link below.
Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat These two courses are designed to help provide a safe environment for Scouts to participate in swimming and boating activities; such as canoeing, kayaking and sailing. This course should be taken by all adult leaders before taking part in such an activity. Click on the link below and choose either the Safe Swim Defense or the Safety Afloat online course.
Climb On Safely - BSA Guide to Unit Climbing and Rappelling
National Youth Leadership Training
Registration: For application forms and NYLT information, please click on the links below. The Central Minnesota Council NYLT will be a two 3-day weekend course delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. The two 3-day weekend course parallels the program month of the troop. The Scoutmaster models his role in delivering that program in an adult-led, boy-run troop.
The new NYLT syllabus integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. The first three full days of the course represent the first three weeks of a troop calendar, complete with patrol leaders’ council meetings, troop meetings, patrol meetings, and planning for a big troop event. Participants learn valuable skills that they can use when they return to their home troops.
We invite interested participants, youth staff and adult staff to complete applications. Participants will be required to obtain their Scoutmasters approval of their applications and all council Scoutmasters are encouraged to consider nominating at least two boys as participants. Staff selections will be actively recruited from the entire Central Minnesota Council. Scoutmasters should encourage all eligible scouts for staff positions.
Participants must be: 13 years of age, and have completed seventh grade, and must be at least a First Class Scout.
Youth Staff must be: at least 14 years of age, have held the position of patrol leader or senior patrol leader in their own troop, and ideally, have been a NYLT course participant.
Scoutmaster and at least two Assistant Scoutmasters should have the same qualities of leadership as any good troop Scoutmaster. The course Scoutmaster should have had recent experience as the Scoutmaster of a troop and should be familiar with council programs. The basic purpose of the NYLT course is to teach leadership skills. The course Scoutmaster should have completed a Wood Badge Course, ideally Wood Badge for the 21st Century.
Adult volunteer staff are those persons who wish to give of their time and talents to this very rewarding program. Quartermaster, scout skill instructors, GPS course guide, and cooks are needed during staff training and during the summer program week. Any portion of your time is appreciated.
Please take the time to consider your involvement with this tremendously valuable program for our future youth leaders! For questions contact John Hardman, NYLT Course Director, at jhardman@charter.net, or 320-251-7472, or Paul Ravenberg, Professional Staff Advisor, paul@bsacmc.org or 320-251-3930 ext 115.
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