Training Update
The district training committee has conducted a successful Spring 2008 training program. No training is planned until Autumn 2008. Check back for updates and schedules. If you have requests for needed training, please contact Richard Rock at richard.rock@wavecable.com.
District Leadership Training
If we want Scouting to do well, we need trained leaders. Every boy deserves a trained leader.
The district training committee is chaired by Richard Rock. It oversees the following:
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1. Determines who needs training
2. Builds an annual training plan
3. Develops plans for specific courses
4. Promotes courses
5. Provides training recognition
6. Evaluates training
What do you need in order to be "trained"?
Each adult leader should first take Youth Protection training and Fast Start, which is available online. Then, they should take New Leader Essentials. After these two training programs, there are "leader-specific" trainings required:
Cub Scout Leaders. (1) Youth Protection & New Leader Essentials, (2) Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters. (1) Youth Protection & New Leader Essentials, (2) Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, (3) Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Varsity Scout Leaders. (1) Youth Protection & New Leader Essentials, (2) Varsity Scout Leader Specific Training, (3) Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Committee Members. (1) Youth Protection & New Leader Essentials, (2) Troop Committee Challenge
Venturing Crew Advisors, Asst Advisors, and Crew Committee members. (1) Youth Protection & New Leader Essentials, (2) Venturing Leader Specific Training
District Supplemental Training
After receiving your basic training, there are excellent opportunities to further your training. Some of these supplemental trainings are required to hold certain activities with your scout unit (e.g. Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat are required for a boating activity.) See the training schedule (link is in the right column) for more information.
Council Supplemental Training
Additional supplemental training is available from the council, the pinnacle of which is called Woodbadge.