| Basic Leader Training |
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The Basic Leader Training comprises two parts: New Leader Essentials for all unit-level leaders and Leader Specific training, which is based on the leader's unit-level position.
New Leader Essentials is an introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of Scouting. It addresses how these aims and methods are reached in an age-appropriate style within Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing. Videos, discussions, and hands-on reinforcement are presented during the 90-minute training session. Ideally, all unit-based volunteers—Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturing leaders—take this session at the same time, so they understand that they are all striving for the same results with the youth they serve. Each leader completes New Leader Essentials training only once.
- An Instructor-lead Session for New Leader Essentials is offered in each of our Districts prior to each District Roundtable during select months each year. Check the Council calendar or speak with your District Scout Executive or District Training Chair for additional information on when this course is offered.
Once a volunteer has a solid overview of the BSA's values-based program, he or she can begin training for a specific Scouting position through Leader Specific training. This training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a leadership role. Because each course is designed for a specific leadership position, the training time varies.
- For Cub Scout Leaders, Leader Specific Training is offered frequently during the fall and spring. This is an instructor led session. Check the Council calendar or speak with your District Scout Executive or District Training Chair for additional information on when this course is offered.
- For Boy Scout Leaders, Leader Specific Training is offered both as a combined course with Outdoor Skills Training in the fall and as a separate one-day session in the winter and spring. Check the Council calendar or speak with your District Scout Executive or District Training Chair for additional information on when these courses are offered.
BASIC ADULT LEADER OUTDOOR ORIENTATION (BALOO)
This training provides the necessary knowledge and skills for a pack to be able to go Family Camping. Each pack is required to have a BALOO trained individual on any family campout.
As a chartered organization representative (COR), you hold a key position in Scouting. While there is honor attached to this position, it is not an "honorary" one. Your primary function is to ensure that the chartered organization's Scouting program succeeds.
The COR is head of the "Scouting department" in the organization. Each Scouting unit (pack, troop, team, or crew) is managed by a group of adults approved by the organization who serve as the unit committee. The committee's principal responsibility is to select the best-qualified leaders for the unit and see that they are supported in carrying out the unit program. The COR maintains a close relationship with the unit committee chairman. The goal is for the COR to report to the organization programs, needs, and successes on a regular basis. The COR also shares with the unit the desires and needs of the chartering organization. Thus, communication between the organization and its Scouting program is through the chartered organization representative.
COUNCIL AND DISTRICT OFFICER'S WORKSHOP
The Council and District Officer’s Workshop is a coordinated council event for all districts in the council. The workshop is divided into sessions based upon the operating committees of the districts and council. Each session is led by the council chair of the appropriate function or council operating committee. In this manner the council committee chair gives direct training leadership to the respective district operating committee persons. The goal of the workshop is to provide training in responsibilities and duties and to establish a close working relationship with the respective officers of the council and its districts.
INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR SKILLS
Introduction to Outdoor Skills, is a fun-filled program of hands-on skills training in the outdoors, designed to help you master basic camp skills required for the requirements for Tenderfoot to First Class Scout ranks.
 Instructors will help you learn how to set up camp, cook, work with woods tools and ropes, first aid, planning campfire programs, map reading and compass skills, hiking and packing techniques, nature identification, and Leave No Trace. Each outdoor session will bring to life the pages of the Boy Scout Handbook to help you deliver the promise of Scouting to yourself and the youth you serve. It will increase your comfort level and give you confidence as a trained, skilled leader. The program will also give you the opportunity to work with other Scout leaders from your area, meet new friends, and reinforce skill techniques with fellow unit leaders.
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity Scout coaches. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Boy Scout Handbook. The course is also ideal for Venturing leaders because it focuses on skills that build confidence and competence in leaders conducting outdoor camping experiences.
The course is a day and a half long, but a leader can move at an accelerated pace by demonstrating mastery of a specific skill. The emphasis is on the skill, rather than on attending the course
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