Scout Leader Training

Training is offered for Scout Leaders of all levels. Who needs training?

• All new leaders.
• Experienced leaders assuming a new position.
• Continuing leaders whose training was more than 2 years ago.

Training for Scout Leaders underwent major revisions in 2002. These courses are designed to require less time on the part of leaders.

The first training is Fast Start training, which gives the basics of Scouting. Fast Start training is the first step for any new volunteer and is to be delivered immediately after a new leader registers and before he or she meets with any youth member.

Rather than train everyone on all positions in a unit, the new courses start with an overview of the entire scouting program, explaining the aims and objectives of Scouting and describing the different programs (Cubs, Boy Scouts, Venturing, etc.) and how they fit together. After this, you take only those courses with the specific information you need for YOUR position. If you change positions, you need not retake the overview, just the specific courses for the new position.

NEW LEADER ESSENTIALS

This is the overview class and is the same for all program levels. It need be taken only once. Registration is generally done as part of registration for one of the Specific courses below. Course length is 90 minutes. New Leader Essentials is often given before Roundtables on the second Thursdays of the month.
> The New Leaders Essentials page has the next opportunities listed.
> Check the Aquila Calender for all training opportunities.

YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING (Online)

This course is also required for all Scout leaders. The District led course covers the material in the course and discusses how to conduct this training within your unit.

Here are the training courses offered by program:

Cub Scouting:

FAST START TRAINING is available online at www.scouting.org/cubscouts/faststart/ and may be completed interactively by new leaders. Alternatively, video tapes are available through your Unit's training coordinator or through the District Training Staff by sending an email to aquilatraining@yahoo.com.

CUB SCOUT LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING offers courses for the following positions:

• Tiger Cub Den Leaders
• Cub Scout Den Leaders
• Webelos Den Leaders
• Cubmasters
• Pack Committee Members

All courses are approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

> The Cub Scout Leader Specific training page has the next opportunities listed.
> Check the Aquila Calender for all training opportunities.

DEN CHIEF TRAINING

A Den Chief is a Boy Scout who works with a Cub Scout Den to assist the Den Leader in offering a quality program and to encourage a smooth transition from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. Den Chief training is attended by both the Den Chief and the Den Leader.

> The Den Chief training page has the next opportunities listed.
> Check the Aquila Calender for all training opportunities.

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Boy Scouts:

FAST START TRAINING is available on video tape available through your Unit's training coordinator or through the District Training Staff by sending an email to training@aquiladistrict.org.

It is also available through this web site: www.scouting.org/boyscouts/faststart/

SCOUT LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING offers courses for the following positions:

• Scoutmasters and Assistants
• Troop committee members

Courses for Scoutmasters and Assistants consist of three sessions of 2 1/2 hours each. Troup Committee Member training is 3 hours long.
> The Scoutmasters and Assistants training page has the next opportunities listed.
> The Troop committee training page has the next opportunities listed.
> Check the Aquila Calender for all training opportunities.

ADULT LEADER OUTDOOR SKILLS TRAINING

This course is an introduction to Scout camping and covers safety, planning, trailcraft, and other information to assure a well run outdoor program.
> The ALOST training page has the next opportunities listed.
> Check the Aquila Calender for all training opportunities.

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Venturing:

VENTURING LEADER FAST START is available onine at www.scouting.org/venturing/anc/pdf/25-878.pdf. This is a three page program explanation and 21 pages of resources such as needed forms, program ideas, etc.

VENTURING LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING offers courses for the following positions:

• Venturing Advisors
• Venturing Committee Members

Venturing Leader Specific Courses are 5 hours long.
> The Venturing Leader Specific training page has the next opportunities listed.
> Check the Aquila Calender for all training opportunities.

Powerhorn is training is designed to expose Venturing Crew Advisors, Varsity Team Coaches, Scoutmasters, and Assistant Scoutmasters to activities and resources necessary to operate a successful High Adventure Program.

Who Should Attend?

New Crew chartered organization personnel, Venturing Crew Advisors, Associate Advisors, Crew Committee Members, commissioners, and other adults involved with Venturing. Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters and Varsity Team Coaches.

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Any training questions, please email aquilatraining@yahoo.com