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 & Online at MyScouting. 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. All Scouters are encouraged to create a MyScouting account which will allow access to their online trainings and many more Scouting resources. Online trainings which you complete are automatically entered into your training records for the BSA.

• Annual Health & Medical Record - NEW...Replaces all prior Medical & Health Forms

Can't find a training course that fits your schedule? Check out one of the local area Councils for alternate training classes and dates:

POSITION SPECIFIC 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. 

YOUTH PROTECTION REPORTING PROCEEDURES - FOR THREE FIRES COUNCIL

Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA.
To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies:
Effective June 1, 2010: Youth Protection Training is required for all registered volunteers. New leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training before they submit their application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.  If a volunteer’s Youth Protection Training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.

On-Line Youth Protection - Available online at MyScoutingTraining 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.

THIS IS SCOUTING - BASIC SCOUTING ORIENTATION COURSE

"This is Scouting" was added to the BSA's on-line Learning Center on March 15, 2009.  "This is Scouting" replaced New Leader Essentials as an course designed to give adults a good OVERVIEW of the Scouting program. Until 2012 it was a mandatory course for all volunteers. As of Jan 1, 2012, it is now highly suggested to take, but it is not required in order for an adult leader to be considered fully trained or to earn the "Trained" leader emblem/knot.  This course can be found in your MyScouting account.

CUB SCOUT LEADER POSITION SPECIFIC TRAINING

This training is available online in your MyScouting account. More information on what trainings you need to be considered a "Trained" Cub Scout Leader, can be found on the Cub Leader Training Document.

Sat. Aug 11, 2012 - 8-10:30am - FLIER - Calvary United Methodist Church, 136 East Highland Avenue, Villa Park - Sherrie Nielson - 630-253-7502 - PT

SCOUTMASTER / ASST. SCOUTMASTER SPECIFIC TRAINING

Sun, August 12, 2012 - 12pm - 6pm - FLIER - Plowman’s Park, 48 W 508 Hinckley Road, Big Rock, IL 60511 - Betty Bohlander - 630-466-4619   or Dale Squier - 630-554-8657 - MH

Sun. Oct 7, 2012 - 8am-5pm - FLIER - Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road, Elgin - Sherrie Nielson - 630-253-7502 - PT

TROOP COMMITTEE CHALLENGE - Members of the troop committee may take either the on-line course found in your MyScouting account, or one offered in the classroom setting.

OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS TRAINING  (OLS) - This is one of the courses necessary for a SM or ASM or Varsity Coach to become fully trained, wear their trained patch & earn their training knot. View photos of the April 2012 OLS in our Photo Gallery

Sun, August 12 & Fri/Sat August 17-19, 2012 - FLIER - Plowman’s Park, 48 W 508 Hinckley Road, Big Rock, IL 60511 - Betty Bohlander - 630-466-4619   or Dale Squier - 630-554-8657 - MH

Mon, October 1 & Fri/Sat October 5-6, 2012 - FLIER or Online Registration - Camp Big Timber, Elgin - Sherry Herzog - 630-464-6876

VARSITY LEADER TRAINING

VENTURE LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING

Sat. Aug 11, 2012 - 8:30am - FLIER - Calvary United Methodist Church, 136 E Highland Avenue, Villa Park - Sherrie Nielson - 630-253-7502 - PT

Sat. Nov. 10, 2012 - At Training Academy

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 found in your MyScouting account

CHARTERED ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE TRAINING - Needed for Chartered Organization Representatives in all levels of the Scouting program, as part of their basic training, in order to be considered trained for their position. Youth Protection Training & This is Scouting are the other 2 trainings needed to complete their basic training.

Sat. June 9, 2012 10am & Youth Protection 11:30am - FLIER - Calvary United Methodist Church, 136 E Highland Ave, Villa Park - Sherrie Nielson - 630-253-7502 - PT

Sat. Nov. 10, 2012 - At Training Academy

COMMISSIONER TRAININGS

ROUNDTABLE COMMISSIONER & STAFF TRAININGS

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.

View Photos of the 2012 course in the Trainers Edge Photo Album

Sat, Jan 2013 - TBD - Mike Koehne

SUPPLIMENTAL & SPECIALTY TRAININGS (In alphabetical order)

BALOO - BASIC ADULT LEADER OUTDOOR ORIENTATION - Needed for a Cub Scout Pack to safely take their Scouts camping. At least 1 person on a pack overnight outing must have this training.

BALOO & OUTDOOR Webelos Training - Fri-Sun - June 8, 9 & 10, 2012 -  FLIER - Woodhaven Lakes Campground Sublette, IL - Dick Gobrecht - 630-289-2446 - CP

Sat. Sept 8, 2012 - 8:30am-5pm - FLIER - Girl Scout Cabin, Northside Park, 1299 N West St, Wheaton - Sherrie Nielson - 630-253-7502 - PT

Sat. Nov. 10, 2012 - At Training Academy

CLIMB ON SAFELY - Required, to take a unit on a climbing outing. -  At least 1 person on the outing must have this training. This training is available online in your MyScouting account.

Climbing Training: Wed., May 23, 2012 - 7-10pm - FLIER - Norris Scout Service Center, Silver Beaver Room 415 North Second St. St. Charles - Come meet leaders from the Climbing Crew 317 to take the first step in learning how to lead Boy Scout rock climbing outings. In the classroom portion of our training, we'll talk about climbing safety, standards, gear, techniques and methods. We'll discuss working with groups of scouts in challenging outdoor environments. We'll talk about what you need to complete your training, including joining us on outdoor climbing outings.  Who: Adults and scouts age 16 and up.

FIRST AID & CPR - Please consult the 1st aid training page for dates & locations for the variousl 1st aid courses available.

LBPU - LORD BADEN POWELL UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING - Camp Wonderland - Camp Lake, WI

• LBPU Website - March 15-17, 2013 - Jim Dunlap

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 2012 LBPU celebrated its 23rd year.  Over 1900 non-accredited degrees have been earned, including more than 195 Doctoral Degrees and 113 Fellows of Scouting. PHOTOS of the 2012 weekend event are NOW up in the Photo Gallery.

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.

MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR TRAINING

Sat. Nov. 10, 2012 - At Training Academy

OKPIK COLD WEATHER CAMPING - Nov  & Dec , 2012 & Jan , 2013

Indoor Session:  Thursday, November 15, 2012, 6:30-9:30pm, LDS Church, Old Kirk Rd, Geneva
Outdoor Session:  Saturday, December 8, 2012, 8:00am-1:00pm, Cantigny Park, Wheaton
Overnight Session:  Friday-Saturday, January 11-12, 2013, 5:00pm Friday-4:00pm Saturday, Camp Big Timber, Elgin

 OKPIK FLIER - Information

For full information visit the OKPIK Page of our website

View Photos of the 2011-12 course in The Okpik Photo Album & Okpik Weekend Album

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.

2012-13 SPL - Larry Gallagher / Director - Dave Bruns

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) View photos of the April 2012 OLS-W in our Photo Gallery

BALOO & OUTDOOR Webelos Training - Fri-Sun - June 8, 9 & 10, 2012 -  FLIER - Woodhaven Lakes Campground Sublette, IL - Dick Gobrecht - 630-289-2446 - CP

Sat, June 9, 2012 - 8am - 8:30pm - FLIER - Plowman’s Park, 48 W 508 Hinckley Rd.,Big Rock - Betty Bohlander, 630/466-4619 or Dale Squier, 630/554-8657 - MH

Mon, October 1 & Fri/Sat October 5-6, 2012 - FLIER or Online Registration - Camp Big Timber, Elgin - Sherry Herzog - 630-464-6876

PHILMONT TRAINING SCHEDULE - 2012 Summer - Schedule for Philmont Training Center

Greetings from the Philmont Training Center!  With so many new leaders joining the BSA this time of year, adult leader training becomes an even more important topic.  As part of your discussions about training we encourage you to talk about Philmont Training Center (PTC), the National Training Center of the BSA. To assist you in this effort, we have attached a copy of our two-page flyer detailing our 2012 PTC Conference Schedule. We know that when volunteers from your council attend a PTC conference they can help strengthen your local Scouting program.  Thank you for your continued efforts to promote the Philmont Training Center. 
Philmont Training Center Link
Philmont Scout Ranch Link

Since 1950, Philmont Training Center in Cimarron, New Mexico has served as the National Training Center of the Boy Scouts of America.  Each summer, conferences are conducted at “PTC” by the various departments and committees of the BSA national council.  In 2012 there are dozens of exciting conferences to choose from that cover all aspects and programs of Scouting!  You are invited!  Don’t miss the chance to come to PTC next summer.
One of the most unique opportunities of a week at PTC is the chance to enjoy the magic of Philmont with your family.  While you learn the “best methods” of Scouting in your conference, your family members will enjoy hikes into the Philmont backcountry, horseback rides, crafts, games, and so much more!  You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to explore Philmont and the surrounding area together as a family.  This will surely be a Scouting adventure you will never forget.
 
To register to attend PTC, log onto your MyScouting account and then click on the “event registration” tab.

 POWDERHORN TRAINING -  Purposes of Powder Horn:
The Powder Horn course is designed to help adult leaders in the Boy Scouts of America 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 a program of outdoor adventure.  This course gives participants an exposure to some outdoor/high adventure activities and is not a certification event.  Key points:  
•    Safely conduct fun and challenging outdoor activities
•    Introduction to resources
•    Exposure to some high adventure activities
•    Help deliver the promise at the unit level
•    Help adults be creative when delivering high adventure program
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course participants should have sufficient introductory information which will provide the following outcomes:
•    Introduction to the skills necessary to operate their outdoor program and the various needed certifications and how to obtain them.
•    Knowledge of how to identify local resources and consultants for high adventure activities.
•    Knowledge of the health and safety requirements of the Boy Scouts of America as they apply to outdoor programs.
•    Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America as they apply to outdoor programs. 

SAFE SWIM DEFENSE -

Required, to take a unit on a swimming or water related outing. - At least 1 person on the outing must have this training. This training is available online in your MyScouting account.

SAFETY AFLOAT - Required, to take a unit on a boating outing - At least 1 person on the outing must have this training. This training is available online in your MyScouting account.

SHOOTING SPORTS TRAININGS - Please see the Shooting Sports page of this website for opportunities to become trained or certified in shooting sports, such as archery or shotgun shooting.

SPECIAL NEEDS TRAINING

Sat. Nov. 10, 2012 - At Training Academy

TRAINING ACADEMY - Sat. Nov 10, 2012 - Loree Thompson - Chair - East Aurora High School, Aurora 7:30am - 4 pm

Training Academy is Three Fires Council’s once a year opportunity for you to take basic leader, supplemental and enrichment training and specialty courses to help you run a quality program – and you can get them all in one convenient place! This is a DAY OF FUN & TRAINING for all Scout leaders or parents (Tiger, Cub Scout, Webelos, Boy Scout, Varsity and Venturing Leaders) and those Scouts who will be trained as Den Chiefs or OA Lodge Leadership LLD Training. Come and have a great time, network with other leaders, and learn new Scout skills & info in one fun-filled day!

Thank you to all the 700+ Scouts & Scouters who attended the 7th ANNUAL - THREE FIRES COUNCIL TRAINING ACADEMY on November 12th. We hope that you had a fun day of fellowship & training & gained information or ideas that you can take back to the units, districts & councils that you serve. Photos of this event are up in an album on the TFC Photo Gallery for your viewing pleasure. Resources from this course are being added to this website under the appropriate sections or pages to assist you with your programs. Mark your calendars for the 2012 Training Academy on Saturday, November 10th!

WILDERNESS FIRST AID TRAINING - See the 1st Aid/CPR Page of this site for Training Opportunities

WOOD BADGE - Wood Badge 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.

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL & A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN FORMED.

1. IF YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED, THE REGISTRATION LINK WILL ALLOW YOU TO MAKE PAYMENTS.

2. IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED & WISH TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, PLEASE GO ON & SIGN UP, BUT DO NOT MAKE ANY PAYMENTS AT THIS TIME. WE WILL ADD YOU TO THE LIST & NOTIFY YOU AS THINGS PROGRESS. Thank you!

2012 COURSE  - Aug 24-26, & Sept 21-23, 2012 - Camp Big Timber, Elgin, IL  - Online Registration

Orientation Meeting is Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Camp Big Timber

C7-127-12 Course Director - Dan Zedan
Please see the Wood Badge Section under Training for more details.

YOUTH LEADER TRAININGS - There are many opportunities for your youth Scout Leaders to obtain training for their positions. Please see the Youth Leader Training Page of the website for training Opportunities.