Training

District Training Opportunities
We are working on developing several training opportunities for Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders. These training opportunities will be advertised starting in September. In the meantime, you may contact our District Training Chair, Debra Brown, at ranger1@wirelesshometown.com.

What Makes A Trained Leader
A Scout leader is entitled to wear the Trained leader emblem when he or she has completed some basic training courses. A direct contact Scout leader is considered fully trained and entitled to wear the Trained leader emblem when he or she has completed specific training courses related to his or her position. To find out the requirements to be fully trained click here.

Cub Scout Leader Position Specific Training Online
Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training has been developed to give new leaders the knowledge and skills needed to be successful. The first part is an introduction to Scouting and the Cub Scout Pack. The second part is a module on how Cub Scouts have fun in the pack and the den. The third part is specific training for each of the major Cub Scout leader positions in the pack; Cubmaster, Den Leader, Pack Committee and Pack Trainer. Click here for more information.

Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Training Online
Prior to running your first den or pack meeting, Cub Scout Leader Fast Start is the initial training course required for you to complete so that you may understand the fundamentals of the Cub Scouting program. There are separate fast start training courses for all Cub Scout leaders, catered to specific leadership roles in the pack. You will learn your specific responsibilities, how to keep your meetings fun and exciting, and what other resources there are to help assist you in planning for your den or pack meetings. This training is offered online or on a DVD. Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes. Click here for more information.

Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training Online
This is the first training step for all new leaders and should be taken immediately after they register and before they meet with any youth memebers in the troop. Following this training, you will understand the basics of the Boy Scout program and will have the necessary tools to oversee your first troop meeting. This training course is offered online or on a DVD. Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes. Click here for more information.

"This is Scouting" Online Training
“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. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is experienced online. Estimated time to complete: 50 minutes. Click here for more information.