Trainings

Program Needed To Be A Trained Scout Delivery Method Training
 

This Is Scouting

"This Is Scouting" provides an overview of the Scouting organization, including history, values, programs, Youth Protection, community involvement, and training. The module consists of six video sections, each followed by a brief quiz. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is experienced online. Estimated time to complete: 50 minutes.

Youth Protection

Youth Protection training is designed to help you keep our youth safe from abuse. You will learn the Boy Scouts of America's Youth Protection Guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. After each section of material, you will answer questions about that section's topic. This course must be completed to earn the "Trained" emblem. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is experienced online. Estimated time to complete: 40 minutes

Venturing Youth Protection

This course is required for Venturing leaders who have direct contact with youth. This training will help leaders understand and guide youth through possible problems as it relates to abuse. You will also learn about the issues you may face as a leader to help provide a safer environment for the crew members and to protect yourself from false accusations. Estimated time to complete: 40 minutes.

Exploring Youth Protection

This course is required for Exploring leaders who have direct contact with youth. This training will help leaders understand and guide youth through possible problems as it relates to abuse. You will also learn about the issues you may face as a leader to help provide a safer environment for the post members and to protect yourself from false accusations. Estimated time to complete: 40 minutes.
 

Cub Scout Leader Fast Start

Prior to running your first den or pack meeting, Cub Scout Leader Fast Start is the initial training course required for you to complete so that you may understand the fundamentals of the Cub Scouting program. There are separate fast start training courses for all Cub Scout leaders, catered to specific leadership roles in the pack. You will learn your specific responsibilities, how to keep your meetings fun and exciting, and what other resources there are to help assist you in planning for your den or pack meetings. Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes.
 

Boy Scout Leader Fast Start

This is the first training step for all new leaders and should be taken immediately after they register and before they meet with any youth members in the troop. Following this training, you will understand the basics of the Boy Scout program and will have the necessary tools to oversee your first troop meeting. Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes.
 

Venturing Leader Fast Start

This is the first training step for all new leaders and should be taken immediately after they register and before they meet with any youth members in the crew. Following this training, you will understand the basics of the Venturing program and will have the tools necessary for you to oversee your first crew meeting. Estimated time to complete: 50 minutes.

Cub Scout Leadership Specific Training

This course will give new leaders the knowledge and skills needed to be successful. Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, Webelos den leaders, Cubmasters and pack committee members complete this training in 2-3 hours. Part one is an introduction to Scouting and the Cub Scout pack, while part two is a module on how Cub Scouts have fun in the pack and the den. The third part is focused on specific training for Cubmasters, den leaders, pack committee members, and pack trainers. The leader is considered trained upon completion of Youth Protection and the Leader Specific training for that position.  When moving to a new position, you need to be retrained in that specific position (ex.-Tiger Cub Leader becomes Den Leader, Den Leader becomes Webelos Den Leader, etc.). 

Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training can now be completed online if an instructor-led course is not possible.  Estimated time to complete: 3 hours
 

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (Baloo)

BALOO is required for Cub Scout Pack leadership who will be conducting any pack overnighters. One member from each pack must be trained. We encourage others to attend. Health, safety, basic camping, program planning and other important topics are presented. Estimated time to complete: One day.

Boy Scout Leader Specific Training

For Scoutmasters (SM), Assistant Scoutmasters (ASM), and Committee Members (CM) this training is divided into three parts. The first two concentrate on troop operation and can be completed in two classroom sessions. The third part, which focuses on outdoor skills oriented mainly for SMs and ASMs (but open to CMs), lasts approximately a day and a half. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in the Boy Scout Handbook. The course is also ideal for Venturing leaders because it focuses on skills that build confidence and competence in leaders conducting outdoor camping experiences. Estimated time to complete: 6 hours classroom time (Parts 1 and 2), plus one weekend overnight camping experience (Part 3).

Troop Committee Challenge

Available both as an instructor-led course and online, this course focuses on the core beliefs, aims, and methods of Scouting. It specifically helps each committee member learn and identify his or her role and responsibilities in support of the unit in order to provide a quality troop experience for the Scouts. Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes. 
 

Powder Horn

The Powder Horn course is designed to introduce and expose Venturing and Boy Scouting adult unit leaders to the activities and resources necessary to operate a successful outdoor/high adventure unit-level program. It is based on the eight core and eighteen electives found in the Venturing Ranger program. It is intended to help adult leaders get out of the box in finding and using resources and in the way they lead their unit-level high adventure programs. Open to both registered adults and youth who are at least 13 and have completed the 8th grade No high adventure skills are taught in this course.  Estimated time to complete: One weekend.
 

Safe Swim Defense

All boating activities in Scouting are required to follow the nine basic principles of Safety Afloat. With an emphasis on accident prevention through proper preparation and skills, a unit that follows Safety Afloat can expect a safe, enjoyable activity. Safety Afloat is required for BSA tour permits for any trip afloat. 
 

Safety Afloat

All swimming activities in Scouting are required to follow the eight basic principles known collectively as the Safe Swim Defense plan. A unit that follows the plan can expect a safe, enjoyable aquatic experience. Safe Swim Defense is required for BSA tour permits. 
 

Wood Badge For The 21st Century - Next Course; 2011

Wood Badge for the 21st Century is the pinnacle of Scouting training. A Scouter participating in Wood Badge will learn many opportunities. He/she has the opportunity to understand Scouting as a family of interrelated, value-based programs providing age-appropriate activities for youth, recognize contemporary leadership concepts and discover how they are relevant to the Scouting movement, apply the skills learned as a member of a successful working team, and revitalize their commitment to Scouting by sharing in an inspirational experience that provides Scouting with renewed leadership. Estimated time to complete: Two three-day weekends, pre and mid course meetings.

Online   www.myscouting.org

General

Boy Scouts

Cub Scouts

Venturing

Classroom/Outdoor Setting

Exploring

CD/DVD Format

 

Other Useful Training Links:

To take on-line training courses go to: www.myscouting.org

For a summary of what makes a "Trained Leader" and other courses available by your position go to: www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/What_makes_a_trained_leader.pdf

For a description of other trainings available go to: www.scouting.org/training/adult.aspx

For general information on Adult Leader Awards (i.e., "Knots") go to: www.scoutleaderknots.com

 

Training Calendar:

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training  classes are normally offered twice in the fall and twice in the spring. 

Boy Scout Leader Specific Training Part 1 and 2 classes are normally offered two to three times a year (fall, winter, and spring).  

Boy Scout Leader Specifc Training Part 3 (Outdoor) is normally offered one weekend in the fall and one weekend in the spring out at Camp Wakonda. 

BALOO training is normally offered once each year as a one day outdoor session typically in late winter (e.g. February). 

Registration for the above classes can be made by contacting the scout office.  If sufficient advance registrations to offer a quality training session are not received, the council reserves the right to cancel the class and all registered attendees will be contacted. 

To find current schedule information for upcoming classes go to the council calendar at: www.hawkeyebsa.org/calendar

Additional information (including schedule) for upcoming classes may also be found in the "Good Turn" newsletter which is available on-line at: www.hawkeyebsa.org/volunteers/newsletters

 

Training Contacts:

Council Training Chair:

   Position open - Volunteer Opportunity!

Old Capitol Valley:

    Fred Ullrich,(402)770-8302, phallrik@hotmail.com

Three Rivers:

    John Roltgen,(319)373-6990, jwroltg1@rockwellcollins.com

Red Cedar:

    Position open - Volunteer Opportunity!

        (contact Dave Wertz)