Trained leaders provide a
quality, fun-filled program for their scouts. When leaders understand the whys
and hows of Cub Scouting, they are more effective in their roles. Where do you
start? - Fast Start
Fast Start, Youth Protection, and Safe Swim & Safety Afloat Training are
now
On-line! See www.delmarvacouncil.org/training.html
for details.
Fast Start - getting started
Here is where you start - Fast
Start - Video,
CD or on-line training that is self-study and is taken as soon as possible after
accepting the role of being a Leader. Video or CD may be obtained from your pack, the
Scout office (302)622-3300 or on-line at http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/faststart also see the
fast
start guide.
Cub Scout Leader Training
Trained Cub Scout leaders provide
a quality, fun-filled program for boys. When leaders understand the whys
and hows of Cub Scouting, they are more effective in their roles. Trained
leaders know how to use the available resources to provide an exciting and
worthwhile program for the boys. Trained leaders also have confidence in
carrying out their roles and responsibilities. As a result, Cub Scouts receive a
program designed to achieve Scouting's aims of citizenship training, character
development, and personal fitness.
Cub Scout Leader Training consists of fast start
followed by New
Leader Essentials which is about 90 minutes, Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
for the position you hold which is about 2.5 hours. All leaders should take Youth Protection
Training which is
about 60 minutes. New Leader Essentials and Youth Protection training are held
at some Roundtables and at various times. Youth protection training is also
available on-line.
Before the Pack goes on outdoor
activities, at least one person needs BALOO( Basic Adult
Leader Outdoor Orientation) which is about a day and Youth Protection
Training which is
about 60 minutes.
More
detail about each course...
Den
Leader – Tiger Specific* - Tiger Den Leaders take this training along with
New Leaders Essentials to be considered "trained". This training
covers the specific information for Tiger Cub Program.
Den
Leader – Wolf/Bear Specific* - Wolf and
Bear Den Leaders take this training along with New Leader Essentials to be
considered "trained". If you took this training as a Wolf Den Leader,
you don't take it again as the Bear Den Leader. This training covers the
specific information for Den Leaders of Wolf and Bear Programs.
Den
Leader – Webelos Specific* - Webelos Den Leaders take this training along
with New Leader Essentials to be considered "trained". This training
covers the specific information about the Webelos Program for Webelos Den
Leaders.
* Note
that the Tiger, Wolf/Bear and Webleos Den Leader Specific training may be taken
together.
Webelos
Leader Outdoor Training - Webelos Den Leaders take this training to learn more about the
Outdoor requirements of the Webelos and Arrow of Light Ranks. This training is
required to earn the Webelos Den Leader Training Knot. Leaders taking this
training will also be trained in BALOO.
Pack
Committee/Cubmaster Specific - Pack Committee Members, Cubmasters and
Assistant Cubmasters take this training along with New Leader Essentials to be
considered "trained". This training covers the specific information
about the roles of committee members, Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters.
BALOO
- If a Pack wants to go camping as a Pack or Webelos Den, at least one
leader must take Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. BALOO teaches "how
to camp with cub scouts" and the policies of BSA and Delmarva Council
related to camping at the Cub Scout level. We recommend at least 2 leaders take
the training, in case the first leader is unavailable or ill.
Den
Chief Training is Optional for Den Leaders and Cubmasters - If den chief(s)
will be giving service to a Den in your Pack, the Den Leader and Cubmaster are
invited to attend this training with the Den Chief. Please encourage your den
chiefs to be trained.
Trainer
Development Conference – For Pack Trainers and all others who train Scouts
or Scouters. All Scouters are welcome. This training covers information about
being a trainer, why train and training techniques. Pack Trainers who complete
this training may train their Pack leaders.
Here
is the latest schedule for
Freedom Trail District. And Registration Form. and
Registration
for BALOO and Webelos Outdoor Leader Training
It is also possible to schedule additional classes if there is enough
interest. Please contact Pack Trainer for additional details or see http://www.delmarvacouncil.org/training.html
for additional training in DelMarVa Council and links to on-line trianing for
fast start, youth protection and safe swim & safety afloat.
For additional information about the courses see
http://www.scouting.org/boyscouts/resources/18-813/index.html and
http://www.scouting.org/nav/cubscout/atrns.html
Wood
Badge has evolved into the core leadership skills training course for the BSA.
The new Wood Badge course focuses on strengthening every volunteer's ability to
work with and lead groups of youth and adults and is less focused on outdoor
skills, which are more effectively addressed in other courses.
See DelMarVa
Council web site for
information about Wood Badge Training in DelMarVa Council. Course is 6 full days
over 2 weekends at Camp Rodney. Dates are Sept. 30-Oct. 2 and Oct. 21-23, 2005.
Also http://www.woodbadge.org/ has more
about Wood Badge
Youth protection training is now on line. Click the youth protection link
on http://www.delmarvacouncil.org/yptonline.html
Note you must launch youth protection training from the DelMarVa website in
order to get credit for taking the course.
Also see the Guide to
Safe Scouting
Additional Training
Roundtable
– supplemental training each month on the second Wednesday of the month
(except July) at MBNA Greenville site 7PM to 9PM. These meetings
that bring together Scout leaders from a number of units to share ideas and
teach skills. Each meeting is an opportunity for enjoying fellowship and fun
with others who are committed to Scouting's aims and ideals plus get
information on upcoming District and Council events. You can also network with other Cub Scout leaders about scouting, where to go,
what to see, what to do, how to do it.
There is also training on Safe Swim Defense and Safety
Afloat which should be
taken by any Cub Scout Leader considering or planning on taking the scouts to
water events. There are restrictions on what water events Cub Scouts can do.
Please see the Guide to
Safe Scouting for latest regulations. Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat
training is held at Roundtables and at other times. Please see schedule above.
Scouters take this course every 2 years. You may take this course on-line at http://www.scouting.org/pubs/aquatics.
See http://www.delmarvacouncil.org/safeswim_safetyafloat.html
for additional information about this on-line training.
Pow Wow is a once a year extravaganza for Cub Scout Leaders on various
topics. Typically held on a Saturday of November. It is an all day event
and well worth the time for all Cub Scout Leaders. You
may have a hard time choosing just 6 of the many seminars available. You can learn about crafts,
whittling, advancement, blue and gold dinners, pinewood derbies, pack
administration and much much more. See the DelMarVa Scouter newsletter and
announcements at Roundtable for details.
Training for Boy Scouts and Venturing
Boy Scout
Training Calendar
Boy Scout Fast Start Guide
Boy Scout Fast Start
Training on-line
Boy
Scout Training Registration
Boy
Scout Outdoor Leader Training Registration
Venture Training
Calendar
Venture Fast Start (PDF local copy) or Venture
Fast Start (BSA site)
Venturing
Fast Start Training on-line
Venture
Training Registration
