Three Fires Council

         CURRENT AND UPCOMING TRAININGS  

Registration Information & Fliers are found here! 

Trainings are run by both the District Training Teams as well as the Council Training Team. You are welcome and encouraged to attend training at ANY location that meets your schedule. If there is a registration form available, it should be linked here. If no form is necessary, please RSVP so that the trainers will be prepared with enough materials for the course.

• 2009 Annual Health & Medical Record - Replaces all Class 1,2, & 3 Medical & Health Forms 

BASIC LEADER TRAININGS

YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING 

Required for all leaders - You may take either the on-line course or one offered in the classroom setting. This course is good for 2 years.

• On-Line Youth Protection - Available online in the On-Line Learning Center at MyScouting
  
• Sat, Mar 6, 2010 - at Merit Badge University - Sherrie Neilsen - 630-253-7502 - PT

• Sat, May 15, 10 - 11:30am-1pm - Christ UM Church, 920 Swain, Elmhurst - Sherrie Nielsen 630-253-7502 - PT

Training is designed to provide all leaders and volunteers with proper information to create the safest environment possible for the Scouts in our program.  Online training for youth protection is available 24/7 and can be completed through the National BSA Online Learning Center— MyScouting.

THIS IS SCOUTING - NEW BASIC COURSE

• Required for all leaders -  "This is Scouting" was added to the BSA's on-line Learning Center on March 15, 2009.  "This is Scouting" replaces New Leader Essentials as a required course for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing volunteers to earn the "Trained" leader emblem.  All Scouters are encouraged to create a MyScouting account and access this training through the MyScouting portal, as credit for this training will be recorded on their PAS record upon completion.
• Note: If you have already taken the former New Leaders Essentials course, it will still qualify for this general orientation segment of your basic training.

CUB SCOUT LEADER POSITION SPECIFIC TRAINING

• Sat, Feb 27, 2010 - 8:30am-4:30pm (Also includes This is Scouting, Fast Start & Youth Protection) - FLIER - Grace Lutheran Church, 780 S Bartlett Rd, Streamwood - Chuck Molinda 847-426-5193 - CP
• Sat, Mar 6, 2010 - 8:30am - Education wing FUMC, DeKalb - Patrick Dulzo - KI
• Sat, April 10, 2010 - 9am - 11:30pm - FLIER - Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side Dr,  Geneva - Paul Nepermann (630) 879-0321 or Dave Daly – (630) 513-0571 - FV

• Tues, Apr 27, 10 - 7:30-9:30pm - (Wolf, Bear, Webelos, & CubMaster, splits only) - LDS Church, 95th St, Naperville - Sue Chemler 630-983-0566 - IP (Must register in advance)

SCOUTMASTER / ASST. SCOUTMASTER SPECIFIC TRAINING

• Weds, Jan 13, 20, & 27, 2010 - 7-9pm - Sugar Grove Community House- 141 Main St, Sugar Grove 60554 - Betty Bohlander - 630-466-4619 or Dale Squier - 630-554-8657 - MH
• Sat, Mar 6, 2010 - at Merit Badge University - Sherrie Neilsen - 630-253-7502 - PT
• Sat, March 13, 2010 - 9am - 4pm - FLIER - Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side Dr,  Geneva - Paul Nepermann (630) 879-0321 or Dave Daly – (630) 513-0571 - FV
• Sat, April 10, 2010 - 8am - 4pm - Von Oven Scout Reservation, Naperville - John Lansing - 630-416-1897 - TB
• Sat, May 6, 13, 20, 2010 - 7:30-9:30pm - LDS Church, 95th St, Naperville - Sue Chemler 630-983-0566 - IP (Must register in advance & attend all 3 sessions)
• Sat, Sept 4, 2010 - Sherrie Neilsen - 630-253-7502 - PT
• Sat, Sept 4 & 11, 2010 - FUMC education wing, DeKalb - MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS - Patrick Dulzo - KI
• Sat, Sept 11, 2010 - 8am - 4pm - Von Oven Scout Reservation, Naperville - John Lansing - 630-416-1897 - TB

TROOP COMMITTEE CHALLENGE

Members of the troop committee may take either the on-line course or one offered in the classroom setting.

• Troop Committee Challenge - Available online in the On-Line Learning Center at MyScouting
  Sat, Mar 6, 2010 - at Merit Badge University - Sherrie Neilsen - 630-253-7502 - PT

OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS TRAINING  (OLS)

This is one of the courses necessary for a SM or ASM or Varsity Coach to wear their trained patch & earn their Training Knot.

• OLS = April 12 & 16-18, 2010 - Registration FLIER - Camp Big Timber, Elgin - Sherry Herzog - 630-629-3850
• Aug 27-29, 2010 - Plowman's Park, Big Rock, IL - Betty Bohlander 630-466-4619 or Dale Squier 630-554-8657 - MH
• Sept 27 & Oct 1-3, 2010 - Camp Big Timber, Elgin - Sherry Herzog - 630-629-3850

VARSITY LEADER TRAINING

VENTURE LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING

VENTURE LEADER YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING

Training is designed to provide all leaders and volunteers with proper information to create the safest environment possible for the Scouts in our program.  Online training for youth protection is available 24/7 and can be completed through the National BSA Online Learning Center— MyScouting.

CHARTERED ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE TRAINING

COMMISSIONER TRAININGS

• Unit Commissioner Basic Training

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DISTRICT COMMITTEE TRAINING WORKSHOP

TRAINERS EDGE

This training is required for all Pack Trainers, Wood Badge and NYLT Staff members and recommended for any Scouter that would like to learn skills to become a better Presenter or Trainer.

• Sat, January 23, 2010 - 7:30am - 4pm - FLIER - Trainers EDGE - Hope Presbyterian Church- 1771 S Wiesbrook Rd, Wheaton - Mike Koehne 630-665-5555
• Online Registration with Pay Option - Trainers EDGE - Sat Jan 23, 2010

 SUPPLIMENTAL & SPECIALTY TRAINING

BALOO - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

• Sat, Mar 27, 2010 - 8:30am - 5pm - FLIER - GS Cabin, Northside Park, 1299 N West Street, Wheaton - Sherrie Neilsen - 630-253-7502 - PT
• Sat, April 10, 2010 - 8am - 4pm - Von Oven Scout Reservation, Naperville - John Lansing - 630-416-1897 - TB
• Sat, April 10, 2010 - 8:30am - 3pm - FLIER - Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side Dr,  Geneva - JPaul Nepermann (630) 879-0321 or Dave Daly – (630) 513-0571 - FV
• Wed, Apr 14, 2010 - 7:30-9:30pm - (Part 1) LDS Church, 95th St, Naperville - Sue Chemler 630-983-0566 - IP (Must attend both session, $ for food)
• Sun, Apr 18, 2010 - 12:30-5:30pm - (Part 2) Von Oven Scout Reservation, Naperville - Sue Chemler 630-983-0566 - IP  (Must attend both session, $ for food)
• Sat, May 8, 2010 - 8am - location TBD (probably MacQueen FP) - Patrick Dulzo - KI
• Sat, Sept 11, 2010 - 8am - 4pm - Von Oven Scout Reservation, Naperville - John Lansing - 630-416-1897 - TB
• Sat, Sept 11, 2010 - 8:30am - 5pm - FLIER - GS Cabin, Northside Park, 1299 N West Street, Wheaton - Sherrie Neilsen - 630-253-7502 - PT

SAFE SWIM DEFENSE

Required, to take a unit on a swimming or water related outing - You may take either the on-line course or one offered in the classroom setting. At least 1 person on the outing must have this training.

• Safe Swim Defense -  Available online in the On-Line Learning Center at MyScouting

 SAFETY AFLOAT

Required, to take a unit on a boating outing - You may take either the on-line course or one offered in the classroom setting. At least 1 person on the outing must have this training.

• Safety Afloat -  Available online in the On-Line Learning Center at MyScouting

CLIMB ON SAFELY

Required, to take a unit on a climbing outing. -  At least 1 person on the outing must have this training.

• Available online in the On-Line Learning Center at MyScouting
• Sat, Mar 6, 2010 - at Merit Badge University - Sherrie Neilsen - 630-253-7502 - PT

OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS FOR WEBELOS LEADERS (OLS-W)

This is one of the courses necessary for a Webelos Leader to take a den of Webelos Camping & to earn their Training Knot. 

(This training replaces Webelos Leader Outdoor Training, otherwise known as WLOT or OWL)
       • OLS-W = April 12 & 16-17, 2010 - Registration FLIER - Camp Big Timber, Elgin - Sherry Herzog - 630-629-3850

• Sept 27 & Oct 1-2, 2010 - Camp Big Timber, Elgin - Sherry Herzog - 630-629-3850

”Scouting for a Party”
5th ANNUAL - 2009 THREE FIRES COUNCIL TRAINING ACADEMY


        Thank you to all who taught, assisted or attended the "Scouting for a Party" Training Academy 2009. 

PHOTOS of this event are up in the Photo Gallery.

November 13, 2010 - TBA (for advance planning purposes!)

Wood Badge - 2011 Course - Apr 8-10, & May 13-15, 2011 - Camp Big Timber, Elgin, IL

• C-26-09 Course Director - Mike Fugate 815-757-4987
• 2011 Course Director - Deb Brown
• 2011 Asst Course Director - Dan Zedan
• Please see the TFC Wood Badge website for more details as they become available.
  

OKPIK COLD WEATHER CAMPING - Nov 18, 2010 , Dec 11, 2010 & Jan 14-15, 2011

Purpose: To provide a train the trainer opportunity for Scout leaders and experienced youth in the unique skills necessary for successful winter camping. The intent of this course is to help Scout troops extend their camping season to all 12 months of the year. It is expected that the participants of this course will go back to their units and share the knowledge and skills learned in this course. Because of this, the course is limited to adults and experienced youth (at least 14 years old & approved by their home Troop Scoutmaster).

Program: Activities include: First Aid, Cooking/Nutrition, Planning, Shelters, Winter Travel, Dressing for the Cold, Sleeping Systems, Winter Games/Activities, Nature, and Teaching Methods --- among other interesting topics.

2010-11 SPL - Steve Hamilton

Director - Dave Daly

 1ST AID & CPR

• American Heart Assn. - Feb 3 & 10, 2010 - LDS Church, 95th St, Naperville - David Bruns 630-536-8942 - IP ( Must RSVP & attend both sessions, $ for certifications)
• American Heart Assn. - Feb 3 & 10, 2010 - LDS Church, 95th St, Naperville - David Bruns 630-536-8942 - IP ( Must RSVP & attend both sessions, $ for certifications)

WILDERNESS 1ST AID BASICS - American Red Cross

This weekend course will satisfy the Philmont requirement, (Have at least one person in the crew trained in Wilderness First Aid), for a crew to go on a trek at Philmont Scout Reservation.

• Suggested Packing List FLIER.
• List of Wilderness 1st Aid Providers - Wilderness 1st Aid Providers who offer courses in our area. Three Fires Council will try and partner with a Wilderness 1st Aid provider & offer a course in the Spring & the Fall of 2009. If you are not able to attend either of these courses, this list is intended to help you find an alternate course. This is only a partial list of providers.

 LEAVE NO TRACE TRAINER COURSE

LBPU - Lord Baden Powell University of Scouting - Camp Wonderland - Camp Lake, WI

• LBPU Website - March 19-21, 2010 - Jim Dunlap

Lord Baden-Powell University of Scouting (LBPU)
www.lbpuniv.org
March 19-21, 2010

LBPU is an exciting opportunity to network with scouters from all over the United States and to participate in  an innovative curriculum that will enhance your ability to "deliver the promise" to the scouts we serve.  LBPU offers introductory, supplemental, and advanced training for ALL functions related to commissioner service, membership, finance, and program for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Varsity, and Sea Scouting; thus, augmenting the training programs existing within the local councils. Some courses meet training requirements for various awards.  Courses address National, Regional, and Area programs.

in 2009 LBPU celebrated its twentieth year.  Over 1,875 non-accredited degrees have been earned, including more than 184 Doctoral Degrees and 102 Fellows of Scouting. PHOTOS of this event are up in the Photo Gallery.

The University is held at the Salvation Army Wonderland Camp in Camp Lake, WI.
For more information contact: Jim Dunlap (Dean of the University) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Diane Charles (Dean of Doctoral Studies) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it both from Three Fires Council.

Special Needs Training     
Thurs, Feb 25, 2010 - 6:30 - 9:30pm - Church of the Good Shepherd, 5 W Washington St, Oswego - Betty Bohlander - 630-466-4619 or Dale Squier - 630-554-8657 - MH

 Philmont Training Schedule - 2010 Summer - Schedule for Philmont Training Center

Dutch Oven Cooking & Wood Fires - June 12, 2010 - 8:30am -2:30pm - FLIER - Tyler Creek FP, Elgin - Chuck Molenda 847-426-5193 - CP

 YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING

 NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING (NYLT) - June 20-26, 2010 - Adventure Camp , Rochelle

• Fact Sheet - NYLT - Now Available 
• Scoutmaster Letter - NYLT - Now Available
  
• Reservation Form - NYLT - Now Available
  

Prospective attendees cannot directly apply, but must be recommended by their unit leader.

• Course dates for 2010 - June 20-26, 2010 at Scout Adventure Camp, Rochelle, IL
• Course Director - Mike Thomas - 224-402-8525
• Coordinator - Sherri Nestmann - 630-365-0509
• Course Advisor - Dan Harmon

DEN CHIEF TRAINING

Den Chief Training is for Boy Scouts who want to help Cub Scout Den Leaders with their dens. This is a recognized Leadership position for Scouts. It is a great way for boys to obtain service hours, and is a lot of FUN! This course will provide Scouts with skills they need to be effective in their position helping younger Scouts. They will learn songs, games, and crafts that they can share with their dens, as well as receiving resource materials & information.

         Thank you to all who taught, assisted or attended the "Scouting for a Party" Den Chief Training 2009. 

PHOTOS of this event are up in the Photo Gallery.

VENTURING LEADERSHIP SKILLS COURSE - For Crew Officers

• Next course TBA

POWDER HORN TRAINING

Powder Horn has been designed to help adult Boy Scout and Venturing Crewleaders to safely conduct outdoor/high adventure activities of a FUN and challenging nature.It provides an introduction to the resources needed to successfully lead their youth through aprogram of outdoor adventure. Powder Horn is based upon the Ranger requirements,giving participants an exposure to some outdoor/high adventure activities.

• April 16-18 & Apr 30-May2, 2010 - FLIER - NEIC - IL Beach State Park
• April 16-18 & Apr 30-May2, 2010 - Registration Form - NEIC - IL Beach State Park