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Spring Training
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Boy Scout Training
The Fall 2010 Boy Scout Training Schedule will be published for Fall Program Preview
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What is "Trained"?
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Chris Burns, Boy Scout Training Director.
Phone: 972-596-1328 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 972-596-1328 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 972-596-1328 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or e-mail: Chris Burns
To be considered Trained, A Scout Leader MUST complete the following:
Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters*
Boy Scout Troop Committee*
- Boy Scout Fast Start - Online
- Youth Protection - Online
- This Is Scouting (replaces New Leaders Essentials) - Online
- Troop Committee Leader Training - Register online
View the registration list (to make sure your data was entered) NOTE: Due to the size of the database, this may take a minute or 2.
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"This is Scouting" Course
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New Leader Essentials has been replaced by a new Web-based training course titled "This Is Scouting?"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.
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Troop Committee Challenge
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This fun and interactive training serves as a vital tool for new troop committee members as well as for veterans. The mission of the Troop Committee Challenge training is to help each troop committee work as a team to improve the Scouting experience for adult and youth members. It helps build the commitment of individual members as well as cultivates a better troop committee team.
- Online at https://myscouting.scouting.org/Pages/Home.aspx. On your own “about 1 hour”
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Scoutmaster and Asst. Scoutmaster Training
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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 September 25, 2010
Time: 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1919 Independence Pkwy., Plano, TX 75075
Contact: Course Director -- Jim Monti
Register online View the registration list (to make sure your data was entered) NOTE: Due to the size of the database, this may take a minute or 2.
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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
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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 October 23rd – 12:00 pm October 24th
Where: Camp James Ray
Contact: Course Director – Jim Monti
Flyer: IOLS DOWNLOAD
Cost:
PREMEETING
When: October 19th
TIME: 7:30PM
Location: RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1919 Independence Pkwy., Plano, TX 75075
Rooms 22-23-24 in the Annex - back of the church
Register online View the registration list (to make sure your data was entered) NOTE: Due to the size of the database, this may take a minute or 2.
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Merit Badge Counselor
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The purpose of this training unit is to provide council- or district-approved and registered merit badge counselors with understanding of the methods of counseling and their role in the advancement program of Boy Scouts of America.
The merit badge counselors role is to bring about learning on the part of the Boy Scout. As a "coach" the counselor advises the Scout concerning steps he should take to fulfill the requirements for the merit badge. As a "counselor they evaluates the Scouts performance and determines whether or not the Scout has met the prescribed objectives in the requirements.
OBJECTIVES
As a result of this unit of training, the merit badge counselor should be able to
- State the purpose of the merit badge program for Scouts.
- Explain the role of the merit badge counselor.
- List some methods of counseling and coaching.
- Use the buddy system for counseling.
When: Saturday September 25, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1919 Independence Pkwy., Plano, TX 75075
Contact: Course Director - Paul Nolte
Register online View the registration list (to make sure your data was entered) NOTE: Due to the size of the database, this may take a minute or 2.
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Eagle Project - Advisor and Life Scout Training
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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 September 25, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1919 Independence Pkwy., Plano, TX 75075
Contact: Course Director - Paul Nolte
Register online View the registration list (to make sure your data was entered) NOTE: Due to the size of the database, this may take a minute or 2.
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Scouts with Special Needs and Alternative Rank
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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 September 25, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1919 Independence Pkwy., Plano, TX 75075
Contact: Course Director - Paul Nolte
Register online
View the registration list (to make sure your data was entered) NOTE: Due to the size of the database, this may take a minute or 2.
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Troop Committee Challenge (Live)
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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 September 25, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1919 Independence Pkwy., Plano, TX 75075
Contact: Course Director - Sally Diamond
Register online
View the registration list (to make sure your data was entered) NOTE: Due to the size of the database, this may take a minute or 2.
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Wood Badge
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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/
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Powder Horn
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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
Link: http://www.circle10.org/site/c.owL1KgN4LxH/b.3650751/apps/s/content.asp?ct=5369069
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