Training
Fly south for the winter for a Florida Sea Base’s volunteer development conference
Enjoy the warm weather of Florida while acquiring the latest tools to help your Scout unit succeed. That’s the promise of a volunteer training conference at the Florida Sea Base. Pick from six weeklong conferences, each held in January 2020 at the BSA’s Florida home. During your week in the Keys, you’ll learn new things…
Read MoreNewly Registered Cub Leaders! Get 50% off at University of Scouting
If you just registered as a Cub Scout Leader (first registered in June 2019 – Oct 2019) you can get 50% off University of Scouting Training! New Cub Scout Leaders need to register for either: Cub Scout Leader Position-specific Required Training – ALL Positions -OR- Have already taken Cub Scout Leader Position training and…
Read MoreBasic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation — offered this Oct 19th
Northern Star Scouting is offering BALOO training for Cub Scout leaders from all districts this fall! NOTE: Training will no longer be offered at University of Scouting, because the new BALOO program requires an overnight camping trip. When: Saturday, October 19, 2019 9 AM through Sunday, October 20, 2019 11 AM Cost: $30 per person…
Read MoreDuke of Edinburgh Award Leader Training @ Univ of Scouting
An Internationally Recognized Achievement Founded in 1956 by HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is the world’s leading youth development award with over a million-youth participating in over 140 countries. It is now available to ALL youth aged 14 to 24. The Award is an exciting self-development program focusing on creating global…
Read MoreNew Scoutbook Training and Resources available for Den Leaders!
Scoutbook has recently released two new resources for Den Leaders! 1.) The Den Leader Experience in Scoutbook Guide – DenLeader_Scoutbook_ExperienceTour 2.) From the Scoutbook Users Advisory Council: We have had a lot of requests for a “sandbox area” where people who are not den leaders (such as Cubmasters, Committee Members, Commissioners, District Trainers) can see…
Read MoreDen Chief Training At October Roundtable!
The Lake Minnetonka District is hosting Den Chief Training at the October Roundtable, at the Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Training will start at 7pm and will be completed by 8:30pm. A den chief is a Scout assisting a Cub Scout den. But the story is far more important than those…
Read MoreLeader Training 101 — Where do I get the Training to be successful?
Every Scout deserves a Trained Leader — A common saying, but why do we say that? Training in Scouts, just like in life, provides the education, skills, and practical experience in order to be successful in your role in Scouting. In order to Be Prepared for your role as a leader, whether it’s your first time,…
Read MoreUniv of Scouting – Saturday, October 26 – Great for New AND Experienced Leaders!
Are you a New Leader, looking for information on how to run your first meeting or event? Maybe you’re already a Leader, but moved to a new role and are looking for tips and tricks? Or you’re an Experienced Leader, but want to learn something new to help your Scouts be successful? University of Scouting…
Read MoreReminder: New Leaders need to Complete Youth Protection Training
As we recruit new Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturers, we always try to recruit new adult leaders. As a reminder, all Scouting leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training prior to registering. Unit leaders should instruct any interested volunteer to visit www.my.scouting.org and login by creating an account to access the training. For…
Read MoreLeave No Trace Trainer Course – October 11-13, 2019 @ Stearns Scout Camp
The Trainer Course is an informative fun 2-day session to learn how to practice and teach minimum-impact recreation and travel. This course is for BSA adults and youth at least age 14. Course participants learn skills and teaching techniques through discussions and demos in a rustic outdoor setting. It prepares you to reduce impacts on…
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