"This is Scouting" Course
New Leader Essentials has been replaced by a new Web-based training course titled "This Is Scouting?"
Like New Leader Essentials, the course will be required for all leaders to be considered fully trained.
It is available at the On-line Learner Center at https://myscouting.scouting.org/Pages/Home.aspx.
You will need to sign-on or create a new account.
To create a new account, please have your BSA registration number available.
"This Is Scouting?" is a seven-module course that will take about an hour to complete.
- Mission, Vision, Values
- Programs for all ages and abilities
- Scouting is fun!
- Scouting in the community
- Protecting Our youth
- Scouting legacy
- On being a leader
At the end of each module is an interactive exercise that participants must complete and answer correctly before they can move on to the next module.
Scoutmaster and Asst. Scoutmaster Training
This course addresses the needs of adults who have accepted the responsibility of working directly with the youth as Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. By expanding the foundations of the 8 methods of scouting introduced in the New Leader Essentials course, it assists Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters in practical ways to instill these methods into their troop programs. The goal of this course is to give confidence and skills to new leaders in order to ensure success and provide a foundation for their development as effective Scouters. This course is delivered in a workshop style setting over one day
When: Saturday Feb 11, 2012
Time: 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.00
Where: RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1919 Independence Pkwy., Plano, TX 75075
Contact: Course Director -- Jim Monti
Registration: LINK
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS
This hands-on program gives both Cub and Boy Scout adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in their camping experiences. These skills include setting up a campsite, pitching a tent, hiking and outdoor cooking, along with the other outdoor skills and requirements needed in order to help their youth and youth leaders participate, plan and carry out campouts. This is a weekend course that will begin on a Saturday morning and conclude on a Sunday afternoon. This course is aimed for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Cubmasters, Pack Committee members, Troop Committee members, Venturing Advisors and Venturing Committee members. It is recommended that this course be taken after the Specific training session. This is the only Outdoor leader camping training offered by BSA. In order to be trained as a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster, this course is required. For all other leadership positions, this course is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED if you are camping with the boys.
When: 7:00 am March 31st - Noon April 1, 2012
Where: Camp James Ray (meet in the parking lot)
Cost: $25.00
Contact: Course Director – – Bob Olafson
Flyer: Soon
Registration: LINK
PREMEETING
When: March 26, 20012
TIME: 7:30PM
Location: RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1919 Independence Pkwy., Plano, TX 75075
Rooms 22-23-24 in the Annex - back of the church
Troop Committee Challenge
Who: Leaders, Committee Members and parents
What: The course outlines the steps for becoming a MB Counselor
Why: A merit badge counselor is both a teacher and a mentor to the Scout as he works on the merit badge. Merit badge counselors should be satisfied that each Scout under their guidance meets all the requirements set forth for the merit badge. In this sense, a merit badge counselor is an examiner. In a larger sense, the real opportunity for a counselor lies in coaching—helping Scouts over the different hurdles of the requirements and helping make them aware of the deeper aspects of the subject from their knowledge and experience.
The merit badge counselor may help a Scout by providing instruction and guidance on the subject matter. However, the counselor must not complete the Scout's work on the requirements. The counselor needs to test the Scout to ensure that he has completed all the required work but may not modify the merit badge requirements in the process. This standard ensures that the advancement requirements are fair and uniform for all Scouts.
When: Saturday Feb 11, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1919 Independence Pkwy., Plano, TX 75075
Course Director: D.Latimer
Registration: LINK
Eagle Project - Advisor and Life Scout Training
Who: Leaders, Life Scouts, Eagle Advisors and parents
What: The course outlines the steps for Life Scouts to achieve the rank of Eagle. It is a good course for Troop Advancement Chairs and Eagle Advisors to attend.
Why: The purpose of this training unit is to clarify District. and Council expectations of Candidates in completing their Eagle Requirements, Leadership Project and Eagle Board of Review.
When: Saturday Feb 11, 2012
Cost: $5.00
When: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1919 Independence Pkwy., Plano, TX 75075
Course Director: D.Latimer
Registration: LINK
Scouts with Special Needs and Alternative Rank
Scouting gives each Scout a chance to succeed regardless of his mental or physical abilities. Come learn about the program the BSA has in place to help these Scouts and what resources are available to you and your Troop.
WHO: All adults involved in Boy Scouts
When: Saturday Feb 11, 2012
Cost: $5.00
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1919 Independence Pkwy., Plano, TX 75075
Course Director: D.Latimer
Registration: LINK
Troop Committee Challenge (Live)
Who: Committee Members and interested Parents
What: This training is required for every troop committee member to complete basic training. This online course focuses on the core beliefs, aims, and methods of Scouting. Specifically, it helps each committee member learn and identify his or her role and responsibilities in support of the adult leaders in the unit to provide a quality troop experience for the Scouts
When: Saturday Feb 11, 2012
Cost: $5.00
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (new time)
Where: RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1919 Independence Pkwy., Plano, TX 75075
Contact: Course Director - Sally Diamond
Registration: LINK
21st Century Wood Badge is the premier adult leadership development course for the Boy Scouts of America. Wood Badge teaches contemporary leadership and team-building skills in a comfortable outdoor setting, where learners become members of their own Troop. Wood Badge’s effectiveness as an effective leadership development experience has been applauded by industry training professionals. Its positive influence on graduates’ individual unit-level program is unparalleled.
Wood Badge is, first and foremost, learning by doing.
Participants in the course are formed first into a Pack, bridge over into a Troop, and finally are inducted into a Venturing Crew, just as Scouts move up through the Scouting program. The courses are open to all adult Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, and Venturing leaders and district and council volunteers that have completed Basic Training for their position and are capable of handling the hectic, physically demanding course schedule.
Nationally famous training professionals and volunteers updated the Wood Badge syllabus in 2001 to provide the best methods to adult Scouters for teaching leadership and delivering program to their youth.
Who: All Adult Leaders
Link: http://www.circle10.org/site/c.owL1KgN4LxH/b.1681363/
This course is based on the Venturing Ranger Award requirements and gives participants an exposure to some outdoor/high adventure activities. Powder Horn is a training opportunity designed to expose the participant to activities and resources necessary to operate a successful High Adventure program and understand the Ranger Award:
- Understand the detailed requirements of the Ranger Award.
- Help Venturing Leaders and Scouters to safely conduct outdoor activities of a fun and challenging nature.
- Provides an introduction to the resources necessary to successfully lead their Venturers/Scouts through a program of high adventure.
- Familiarizes the Advisor with the Ranger program so that he or she can help the Venturer to meet the requirements of the Ranger Award.
The course will include all of the Ranger Core Requirements:
First Aid, Communications, Cooking, Emergency Preparedness, Land Navigation, Leave No Trace, Wilderness Survival, and Conservation, As well as at least 10 Electives from the following list: Backpacking, Cave Exploring, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Ecology, Equestrian, First Aid, Fishing, Hunting, Lifesaver, Mountaineering, Outdoor Living History, Physical Fitness, Plants and Wildlife, Project COPE, Scuba, Shooting Sports, Watercraft, Winter Sports
Who: All Adult Scout and Venture Leaders
When: TBD
Fees: $
Link: http://www.circle10.org/site/c.owL1KgN4LxH/b.3650751/apps/s/content.asp?ct=5369069
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