Training & Awards for Cub Scout Leaders  

  Welcome to Scouting! As a new Scout volunteer you are joining our Scouting family, & we want you to understand how the program works. The BSA is committed to your success as a volunteer while serving young people. To help you be successful there are training courses designed for each level of the program you are involved with. 

The training courses needed to be considered trained for your position are listed below. To find a location where & when these courses are available, as well as fliers, registration forms or online registration, please visit the Training Events/Fliers Page of this website.

What Makes a Trained Cub Scout Leader?  

CUB SCOUT LEADERS are considered trained when they have completed:

After completing these courses, registered leaders may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.

AWARDS FOR CUB SCOUT LEADERS

   Progress Record for the Tiger Cub Den Leader Award - Tiger Cub Den Leader Award

   Progress Record for the Cub Scout Den Leader Award - Cub Scout Den Leader Training Award

   Progress Record for the Webelos Den Leader Award - Webelos Den Leader Training Award

   Progress Record for the Cubmaster Award - Cubmaster Training Award

   Progress Record for the Cub Scouter Award - Cub Scouter Training Award

   Pack Trainer Award - Pack Trainer Training Award

Unit Leader Award of Merit - Can be earned by the Cubmaster. (Unit Leader)

There are 2 other courses that are offered to fill specific requirements in your pack.

BALOO Training - A minimum of one BALOO trained adult is required in order for a PACK to go camping. A BALOO trained adult must be present on all Pack camping trips.

OLS-W (Outdoor Leader Skills Training for Webelos Leaders) - A minimum of one OLS-W trained adult is required in order for a Webelos Den to go camping (without the rest of the Pack). A OLS-W trained leader must be present on all Webelos Den overnights.

 The Pack Trainer - What is a Pack Trainer?

The goal of the pack trainer is to have 100 percent of the pack leaders trained in their position responsibilities.

Responsibilities: The pack trainer is responsible for

• Conducting orientation of new families and pack leaders
• Encouraging pack leaders to attend Cub Scout Leader Basic Training, which includes New Leader Essentials and Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
• Helping with Unit Leadership Enhancements during pack leaders' meetings
• Conducting other training as designated by the district and/or council
• Encouraging pack leaders to attend ongoing training such as Youth Protection training, roundtable, pow wow, BALOO, Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders, and Wood Badge
• Remaining current with training material and program updates
• Keeping track of pack training records
• Encouraging den chiefs to attend Den Chief Training

Training & Awards for Boy Scout Troop Leaders 

 Welcome to Scouting! As a new Boy Scout volunteer you are joining our Scouting family, & we want you to understand how the program works. The BSA is committed to your success as a volunteer while serving young people. To help you be successful there are training courses designed for each level of the program you are involved with. 

The training courses needed to be considered trained for your position are listed below. To find a location where & when these courses are available, as well as fliers, registration forms or online registration, please visit the Training Events/Fliers Page of this website. 

What Makes a Trained Boy Scout Leader?

SCOUTMASTERS & ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS are considered trained when they have completed:

1. Fast Start Orientation - Fast Start is available at MyScouting.

2. This is Scouting - This is Scouting is available at MyScouting. (This is Scouting has replaced the former New Leader Essentials course, which is still considered valid for satisfying this training requirement if you have taken it in the past.)

3. SM/ASM Leader Specific Training

4. Outdoor Leader Skills Training

5. Youth Protection Training - Available in English or Spanish at MyScouting. This training is designed to allow you to create as safe an environment as possible for the Scouts in our program's activities.

After completing these courses, registered SMs or ASMs may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.

AWARDS FOR SCOUTMASTERS & ASST. SCOUTMASTERS

    Progress Record for the Boy Scout Leader's Training Award - Boy Scout Leader's Award

   Scoutmaster Progress Record for the Scoutmaster's Key - Scoutmaster's Key Award

Unit Leader Award of Merit - Can be earned by the Scoutmaster. (Unit Leader) This award replaces the former Scoutmaster Award of Merit & is a fillable form that can be downloaded & saved to your computer.

TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS are considered trained when they have completed:

1. Fast Start Orientation - Fast Start is available at MyScouting.

2. This is Scouting - This is Scouting is available at MyScouting.

3. Troop Committee Challenge Training -  Troop Committee Challenge is available at MyScouting.

4. Youth Protection Training - Available in English or Spanish at MyScouting. This training is designed to allow you to create as safe an environment as possible for the Scouts in our program's activities.

After completing these courses, registered members of Committee may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.

AWARD FOR TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS

   Progress Record for the Boy Scout Leader's Training Award - Boy Scout Leader's Award

Training & Awards for Varsity Team Leaders

Welcome to Scouting! As a new Scout volunteer you are joining our Scouting family, & we want you to understand how the program works. The BSA is committed to your success as a volunteer while serving young people. To help you be successful there are training courses designed for each level of the program you are involved with. 

The training courses needed to be considered trained for your position are listed below. To find a location where & when these courses are available, as well as fliers, registration forms or online registration, please visit the Training Events/Fliers Page of this website. 

    What Makes a Trained Varsity Team Leader?  

VARSITY SCOUT LEADERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS are considered trained when they have completed:

1. Varsity Scout Leader Fast Start - Fast Start is available at MyScouting.

2. This is Scouting - This is Scouting is available at MyScouting.

3. Varsity Scout Leader Fundamentals - A three-part training program for training adult Varsity Scout leaders.

4. Outdoor Leader Skills Training

5. Youth Protection Training - Available in English or Spanish at MyScouting. This training is designed to allow you to create as safe an environment as possible for the Scouts in our program's activities.

After completing these courses, registered Varsity Coaches or Assistant Coaches may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.

AWARDS FOR VARSITY TEAM COACHES & ASST. VARSITY TEAM COACHES

   Progress Record for the Varsity Scout Leader Training Award - Varsity Adult Leader's  Award

   Progress Record for the Varsity Coach's Key - Varsity Coach Award

Unit Leader Award of Merit - Can be earned by the Scoutmaster. (Unit Leader) This award replaces the former Scoutmaster Award of Merit & is a fillable form that can be downloaded & saved to your computer.

Varsity Scout Leader Letter Scorecard - Varsity Leader Letter Scorecard

Training & Awards for Venturing Crew Leaders

Welcome to Scouting! As a Scout volunteer you are joining our Scouting family, & we want you to understand how the program works. The BSA is committed to your success as a volunteer while serving young people. To help you be successful there are training courses designed for each level of the program you are involved with. 

The training courses needed to be considered trained for your position are listed below. To find a location where & when these courses are available, as well as fliers, registration forms or online registration, please visit the Training Events/Fliers Page of this website. 

      What Makes a Trained Venturing Crew Leader?  

VENTURING LEADERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS are considered trained when they have completed:

1. Venturing Fast Start Orientation - Fast Start is available at MyScouting.

2. This is Scouting - This is Scouting is available at MyScouting.

3. Venturing Leader Specific Training

4. Youth Protection - Available in English or Spanish at MyScouting. This training is designed to allow you to create as safe an environment as possible for the Scouts in our program's activities.

After completing these three courses, registered Venturing Leaders may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.

AWARDS FOR VENTURING LEADERS

   Venturing Leader's Progress Record - Venturing Leader Training Award

   Venturing Advisor's  Progress Record - Venturing Advisor's Key

Unit Leader Award of Merit - Can be earned by the Venturing Advisor. (Unit Leader)

Advanced Venturing Training Courses

   Powderhorn Training

The Powder Horn course is designed to introduce and expose Venturing and Boy Scouting unit leaders to the activities and resources necessary to operate a successful outdoor/high adventure unit-level program. It is based on the eight core and eighteen electives found in the Venturing Ranger program. It is intended to help adult leaders get out of the box in finding and using resources and in the way they lead their unit-level high adventure programs. No high adventure skills are taught in this course.

• Powderhorn Training - This website will give you information about Powderhorn Training and locations where you and your youth crew leaders can take this High Adventure Skills Resource Training.

Training & Awards for Sea Scout Leaders

Welcome to Scouting! As a Scout volunteer you are joining our Scouting family, & we want you to understand how the program works. The BSA is committed to your success as a volunteer while serving young people. To help you be successful there are training courses designed for each level of the program you are involved with. 

The training courses needed to be considered trained for your position are listed below. To find a location where & when these courses are available, as well as fliers, registration forms or online registration, please visit the Training Events/Fliers Page of this website. 

      What Makes a Trained Sea Scout Leader?  

SEA SCOUT LEADERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS are considered trained when they have completed:

1. This is Scouting - This is Scouting is available at MyScouting.

2. Sea Scout Leader Basic Training- Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training (SSALBT) is the first step in training for all Sea Scout leaders focusing on the skills and attributes necessary to be an effective advisor in the Ship’s deliverance of service to youth in your specific geographic location. It is intended primarily to enhance individual knowledge of and connectivity with the strategic plan, program, and resources, while emphasizing personal skills necessary for the development of youth in the Sea Scout program.

3. Venturing Youth Protection - Available in English or Spanish at MyScouting. This training is designed to allow you to create as safe an environment as possible for the Scouts in our program's activities.

After completing these three courses, registered Venturing Leaders may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.

AWARDS FOR SEA SCOUT LEADERS

   Sea Scout Leader's Progress Record - Sea Scout Adult Leader Training Award & Skippers Key

Training & Awards for Commissioners and Roundtable Staff

 Welcome to Scouting! As a new Boy Scout volunteer you are joining our Scouting family, & we want you to understand how the program works. The BSA is committed to your success as a volunteer while serving young people. To help you be successful there are training courses designed for each level of the program you are involved with. 

The training courses needed to be considered trained for your position are listed below. To find a location where & when these courses are available, as well as fliers, registration forms or online registration, please visit the Training Events/Fliers Page of this website. 

What Makes a Trained Commissioner?  

Youth Protection - Available in English or Spanish at MyScouting. This training is designed to allow you to create as safe an environment as possible for the Scouts in our program's activities.

Commissioner Basic Training - For all Unit Service Commissioners

Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner & Staff Training - For all Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioners & their Staff

Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner & Staff Training - For all Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioners & their Staff

Six Elements of Good Commissioner Training

1. View the Commissioner Orientation Video - Within 48 hours or as soon as possible 
2. Personal coaching and orientation  - With the help of your District Commissioner designated Commissioner
3. Commissioner Basic Training - Conducted by a Commissioner Trainer or Team
4. Arrowhead Honor - May be earned after one year
5. Commissioner's Key - May be earned after three years
6. Continuing education every month/every year - Attend your regular monthly District Commissioner Meetings  

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS FOR UNIT SERVICE COMMISSIONERS

     Unit Commissioner Key & Arrowhead Honor - Earned by Unit Commissioners

     District & Asst. District Commissioner Key & Arrowhead Honor - Earned by District & Assistant District Commissioners

   Distinguished Commissioner Award - Recommendation for this award after 5 years of service and other criteria

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS FOR ROUNDTABLE COMMISSIONERS

    Roundtable Staff Training Award - Progress record for Roundtable Staff Training Award

     Roundtable Commissioner Arrowhead Honor & Key - Progress record for Roundtable Commissioners

   Distinguished Roundtable Commissioner Award - Recommendation for this award after 5 years of service and other criteria

Training and Awards for District and Council Volunteers

Welcome to Scouting! As a Scout volunteer you are joining our Scouting family, & we want you to understand how the program works. The BSA is committed to your success as a volunteer while serving young people. To help you be successful there are training courses designed for each level of the program you are involved with. 

The training courses needed to be considered trained for your position are listed below. To find a location where & when these courses are available, as well as fliers, registration forms or online registration, please visit the Training Events/Fliers Page of this website. 

      What Makes a Trained District or Council Volunteer?     

  DISTRICT LEVEL VOLUNTEERS are considered trained when they have completed:

1. Youth Protection Training - Available in English or Spanish at MyScouting. This training is designed to allow you to create as safe an environment as possible for the Scouts in our program's activities.

2. District Committee Training Workshop - Held at the District or Council level. Attend the breakout applicable for your position.

or

Philmont Training Center - Attend the training specific to your leadership position out at beautiful Philmont Training Center in New Mexico.

There are also many enrichment courses available at THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTER.

Staffing the District Committee - Available at MyScouting.

AWARDS FOR DISTRICT LEVEL VOLUNTEERS

   Progress Record for the District Committee Key - Earned by Volunteers serving at the District Level.