Cub Scout Leaders are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials and the Cub Scout Leader Specific training for their position.

Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.

Troop Committee Members are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials and the Troop Committee Challenge as their Leader Specific training.

Venturing Crew Advisors, Assistant Advisors, and Crew Committee Members are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials and Venturing Leader Specific Training.

When you have completed the above sets of courses for your scouting position, you may display the “TRAINED” patch on your uniform for that position. If you change your position, you must complete training for the new position to keep displaying the “TRAINED” patch.

Upcoming Training Session

• For those attending the Boy Scout Training at CMR on April 18-20, a suggested packing list can be found here.
• New Leader Essentials and Cub Scout Specific - Monday, April 14th and Wednesday, April 16th (click here for flyer)

  Contact the Council Service Center 814-371-5650 for more details and upcoming training dates.

   

Online Trainings and Resources

• Cub Scout Fast Start Training
• Boy Scout Fast Start Training
• New Leader Essentials

April is Youth Protection Month. Here are some great resources for your Pack, Troop or Crew:

• Youth Protection Training
• Cub Scout Parent Guides for Youth Protection
• Boy Scout Parent Guides for Youth Protection
• Online training center

Woodbadge

The following themes encapsulate the course:

Living the Values

Bringing the Vision to Life

Models for Success

Tools of the Trade

Leading to Make a Difference

How will Wood Badge benefit you?

By attending Wood Badge, you will be able to:

View Scouting globally, as a family of interrelated, value-based programs that provide age-appropriate activities for youth.

Recognize the contemporary leadership concepts utilized in corporate America and leading government organizations that are relevant or our value-based movement.

Apply the skills you learn as a member of a high-performance team.

Revitalize your commitment by sharing in an overall inspirational experience.

Provide Scouting with the leadership it needs to accomplish its on-going mission.

When and Where does Wood Badge happen?

The Woodbadge schedule for 2008 will be forthcoming.