Training
2020 SPRING ONLINE TRAINING DAY – April 18th
SPRING UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING HAS BEEN CANCELLED, THERE ARE MANY ONLINE OPTIONS STILL AVAILABLE! The 2020 Spring Online Training Day will provide the opportunity for volunteers who were looking forward to attending our Spring University of Scouting Class to attend some of our most popular classes in a virtual setting. In addition to our online trainings on April…
Read More2020 SPRING UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING CANCELLATION NOTICE
The Spring University of Scouting scheduled for April 18, 2020 has now been cancelled due to MNSCU restrictions through May 1, based on Covid-19 virus CDC and MDH recommendations. All registrations for the event will be refunded. Basic Leader Training and Youth Protection Training can be taken online at: https://my.scouting.org/. In addition, we are looking…
Read MoreScouting’s core leadership awards can help you be a better leader
From the January-February 2020 issue of Scouting magazine Advancement & Awards, Advancement & Awards FAQs, Awards and Square Knots, Leaders, Magazine, Scoutmasters, Scouts BSA, Scouts BSA Leadership, Training, Uniforms & Insignia, Volunteers Since kids don’t grow up overnight, it can sometimes be hard to tell from week to week how much of a difference you’re making as a Scouting volunteer. The BSA’s training awards and keys can…
Read MoreUniversity of Scouting Spring 2020 – Saturday, April 18 @ St Paul College
The University of Scouting is a fun-filled, hands-on opportunity to network and learn with over 500 Scouters. This one-day supplemental training event was created for all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scout leaders, plus Scouts BSA, Venturing, or Sea Scout youth regardless of experience. The University of Scouting takes place on a Saturday…
Read MoreWhy recognizing Leaders is an important part of YOUR program
Training for adult leaders is about one thing – improving the experience for the youth in the Pack, Troop, or Crew, you work with. Adult leaders who are trained are more confident, know what resources are available, and provide a higher quality program. Recognizing those leaders who have continued their training accomplishes three key objectives:…
Read MoreSign-up now for Fall Wood Badge!
Fall 2020 Wood Badge Sign up now for the 2020 Fall Wood Badge Course being held at Stearns Scout Camp on September 11-13 and October 3-4, 2020. You must attend both weekends. The Course Orientation is August 12, 2020. Please plan to attend. Cost is $250 with a $100 deposit required. The balance is due by July 1,…
Read More2020 GREY WOLF NYLT
GREY WOLF – OUR COUNCIL’S NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING (NYLT). The course is designed around a model troop/crew’s month. The unit is led by a youth staff trained to provide counseling and mentoring. Adult leadership is present, but the unit is run by the well-trained youth staff. Youth completing the course return to their units…
Read More2020 Wood Badge Breakfast – Saturday, Jan 11th at 8am
Enjoy a morning of Wood Badge fellowship! Join us as we welcome new participants, meet the staffs for upcoming courses, reunite with fellow patrol and course members, and meet new friends. $15 for Wood Badgers Free for prospective attendees to upcoming Wood Badge courses Proceeds from Wood Badge Breakfast will go to support Northern Star…
Read MoreSpring 2020 BB Gun & Archery Rangemaster Training
BSA requires all Cub Scout shooting sports (including Cub Scout archery, BB guns, wrist rockets/slingshots, catapults or rockets) to be supervised by a BSA certified range master. Get trained so you can run your Scouting Unit’s ranges at our Council Camps! Pre-registration required – limited to 20 individuals per class. “Archery and bb gun shooting are…
Read MoreOA – Lodge Leadership Development this December!
Are you a leader in your Troop? Interested in being a leader in the OA? Already a leader and looking for training? Are you wanting to learn more about the OA and your role? This is the training for you! Join us at the Lodge Leadership Development session this December. We have a lot of…
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