New Leader Training Requirements for All Leaders
This is Scouting (formerly New Leader Essentials) helps with developing an understanding of Scouting goals, organization and programs. This training is the starting point and a required component to be considered a trained Cub Scout, Boy Scout or Venturer leader. This training is available online. However, you may complete this with your leader specific training for your position in the organization. (Take The Online Training Now!)
Youth Protection
Youth Protection Training is offered online through the Boy Scouts of America National Website. Their training site is interactive and you can go at your own pace. The minimum amount of time to take the training is approximately 30-40 minutes. (Take The Online Training Now!)
LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING FOR POSITION ONLY
Cub Scout Leader Training is designed for the den leader, assistant den leader, Cubmaster, assistant Cubmaster and committee member. This training can be completed in a classroom setting or online.
To take the training in a classroom, you would need to contact your District Executive.
Cub Scout Leader Training is also available online. (Take The Online Training Now!)
Boy Scout Leader Training is divided into Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster (SM/ASM) Training and Troop Committee Training.
The SM/ASM Training is only available through a classroom setting. Each district hosts this training at different times throughout the year. Contact your local District Executive to see when the next available training is.
Troop Committee training is for Troop Committee Members. This session may be included in conjunction with the SM/ASM training. This training is also available online. (Take The Online Training Now!)
Introduction to Outdoor Skills is an overnight camp-out training and is part of SM/ASM training. Boy Scout leaders also must complete Introduction to Outdoor Skills training to be considered fully trained. This training is also available through your District Executive.
Venturing and Exploring Basic Leader Training is designed to introduce crew and post adult leaders to the basic information needed to operate a challenging and quality program. For more information on Venturing and Explorer programs, go to the VENTURING AND EXPLORING LEADERS PAGE
Sea Scouts Adult Leader Basic Training is an important early step in training Sea Scout leaders in the skills and attributes necessary to be an effective advisor in the Ship's service delivery to youth. It is intended primarily to enhance individual knowledge of and connectivity with the BSA strategic plan, program, and resources, as well as emphasizing personal skills necessary for youth development in the Sea Scout program.
To learn more about the Sea Scout program, go to www.seascout.org