Ralph Waldo Emmerson said, “put trust in ideas, and not in circumstances.” BSA training provides leaders with the ideas and know-how for creating fun, valuable programs consistent with the methods and ideals of Scouting. Training helps leaders focus on providing a great experience for their Scouts.
Is your unit ready to train-up? Save the Date for one of our area’s upcoming trainings for unit leaders, committee members, chartered organization representatives, and other adult volunteers.
Youth Protection Training
All adult leaders must take BSA’s Youth Protection Training Course, and renew their YPT certification. With the start of BSA’s Family Scouting Program, all adult leaders are required to complete the new online Youth Protection Training Course. Visit BSA’s Youth Protection webpage for more information.
All Direct Contact Leaders
Troop Leader Specific Training Course, commonly known as S-24 is coming so check the calendar for dates and times. All the Troop ASMs should be trained in this course. Please ensure any Scoutmaster, Scoutmaster-to-be, ASM, or ASM-to-be who is not so trained attend this training. Through a series of lively presentations and discussions, the course trainers teach methods adult leaders can use to guide scouts and deliver an effective, exciting scouting program. The Powhatan District trainers make it VERY relevant and absolutely useful for all who attend. And it is open to any adult, including all those in the Troop Committee or any Troop parent if they want to take this training.
All scouters, however, should have taken the mandatory youth protection training prior to the class.
Venturing Leaders
Please watch for opportunities
Merit Badge Counselors
Merit Badge Counselor Training
First Aid Training
Whether preparing for a high adventure trip, or just want to be prepared in case of emergencies on a weekend outing, First Aid Training is a must.
Outdoor Ethics
Every Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, Venturing, and Sea Scout unit should have at least one Leave No Trace/Outdoor Ethics Trainer. Both adult leaders and Scouts can get the necessary skills and build confidence in teaching Leave No Trace skills by taking the Leave No Trace Trainer Class.