What Makes a Trained Leader

To be trained for your position, you must have received the following trainings:


Cub Scout Leaders

Cub Scout Leaders Cub Scout Leader Fast Start New Leader Essentials Cub Scout Leader Specific Training BALOO OWL
  • Cubmaster
  • Assistant Cubmaster
  • Den Leader
  • Assistant Den Leader
  • Pack Committee
 X X X    
  • Any Cub Scout Leader who wants to take a Den/Pack on an outing/trip
       X  
  • Any Webelos Leader who wants to take their Den camping
        X

Boy Scout Leaders

Boy Scout Leaders Boy Scout Leader Fast Start New Leader Essentials (Assistant) Scoutmaster Specific Training IOLS Troop Committee Challenge
  • Scoutmaster
  • Assistant Scoutmaster
X X X X  
  • Troop Committee Members
  X     X

Venture Crews

Venture Crews New Crew Fast Start New Leader Essentials Venture Leader Specific Training
  • Advisor
  • Assistant Advisor
X X X

Junior Leaders

Junior Leaders In Troop Junior Leader Training Den Chief Training Brownsea II
  • Senior Patrol Leader
  • Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
  • Patrol Leader
  • Assistant Patrol Leader
  • Troop Guide
X   X
  • Den Chief
  X  

Youth Protection Training

All leaders should take Youth Protection Training, and renewal is required every three years to maintain your trained status. Many District and Council sponsored activities may require at least one leader in attendance who is current in this training. This will be offered at district roundtables.

Fast Start Training

All new leaders must take part in the Fast Start training, which can be done individually. There is a separate Fast Start video for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturing.

Troop Committee Challenge Training

The Troop Committee Challenge is a three-hour course designed to be taken by the Troop Committee as a unit. A member of the Training Committee or the Commissioner Staff will be pleased to schedule and bring this training to your unit.

BALOO

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation must have been completed by at least one adult who is part of the planning and present at any campout of the pack in order to obtain a Local Tour Permit and be covered by BSA’s liability insurance – even if leaders have completed the OWL Training.


OWL

Outdoor Skills for Webelos Den Leaders training is required for any Webelos Leader who takes a den on any overnight activity.


Wood Badge

Wood Badge was originally presented by Lord Baden-Powell in 1919 as a means of strengthening and preserving the Scout movement in each country throughout the world.
Today in the United States, Wood Badge combines a leadership development program with the opportunity to sharpen personal outdoor/camping skills. The leadership skills one learns in Wood Badge are not only applicable to Scouting, but also to the growth of the individual and the roles in life they fill.


Powder Horn

The venturing program offers youth 14-21 opportunities limited only by their imagination and desire. This course provides leaders with the resources to help guide those youth in meething their goals.