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Training
A quality Scouting program begins with trained leaders! Below are links to various training resources, as well as local Council and District training events.
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E-Learning Courses via the BSA Online Learning Center...
The BSA Online Learning Center (OLC) provides a variety of materials, from quick references to complete courses, all designed to help members improve leadership skills and deliver a quality program.
The following programs are available via the OLC:
- Youth Protection Training
- Venturing Youth Protection Training
- Cub Scout Leader Fast Start
- Safety Afloat
- Boy Scout Leader Fast Start
- Safe Swim Defense
- Venturing Leader Fast Start
- Staffing the District Committee
- Committee Challenge
- Venturing Crew Orientation
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| Every Boy Deserves a Trained Leader! Please take the time to complete the training courses that are relevant to your Scouting position. It is our hope that all leaders take the time to become trained in order that we may deliver the best Scouting program possible to the youth of the Buffalo Trail Council. Each segment of training is done separately and will take 10-25 minutes, depending on the session. In each of the training courses you will be asked to input your name, unit number, and BSA council name. After a few minutes the screen will show a completed "training card" for you to print. Keep a copy for your records, and send one copy to the Buffalo Trail Council so that we may update the training files with your information. |
Additional Training Resources:
Updated 5/8/08
- New Leader Essentials Training – A new training resource for leaders is an online version of the course called “New Leader Essentials”. This course is designed for all new volunteers and can now be done in person at a local course, or online through this resource. Click here to take this course, and be sure to print the training card and submit it to the Buffalo Trail Council office so we can update your training records. Remember, every boy deserves a trained leader!
- Philmont Training Center - Training resource information
 Woodbadge [Updated 11/20/06] - For information and a brochure, click here.
- Trained Leader Survey - Leaders, help us ensure our training records stay up-to-date! Please fill out this survey and submit it to the Buffalo Trail Council office. Click here for the form (PDF document)
- Youth Protection Training Resources - Youth protection training is available for adults involved in scouting and for the scouts they lead. There are four DVDs to help your units and youth with training and with recognizing abuse. DVDs are available for check-out or purchase at the Midland Scout Service Center and a Facilitator’s Guide is available with hand out materials at www.scouting.org. Click here to download more information about these important training resources. Also, don’t forget to log on to the Online Learning Center and complete your Youth Protection Training at least once every two years!
Upcoming Council Training Events
Updated 5/8/08
- BALOO & Outdoor Leader Training – May 10th, Petroleum Museum. Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders and parents are welcomed to this outdoor training experience. Any unit wishing to conduct outdoor activities needs to have trained leaders to help make the program successful. This two-day training will help fill that need! Cost is only $8 per person, and registration is due by May 1st. Click here to download a registration form (PDF document), or click here to register online.
- BALOO & Outdoor Leader Training – May 9-11th, BTSR. Here is another opportunity for Cub and Scout leaders to complete this important training session, this time at Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch! This overnight training session is conducted all in one weekend and is only $15 per person. Click here to download a registration form (PDF document), or here to register online.
- Train The Trainer – May 17th, TTU Health Science Center. This event is for all volunteers on our district and council training teams and those that wish to become a brand new trainer! Learn how to become an effective trainer, public speaker, and about the many BSA training resources. Don’t forget to pack your lunch! Click here to download a flyer (PDF document).
- Check back soon for our upcoming Spring Training schedule!
Upcoming District Training Events
Supplemental Training Modules
Supplemental training modules are designed to provide orientation beyond the basic training offered in New Leader Essentials and leader-specific training. Each module is a unit of training that can be used as an outline for a group, for personal coaching, or for self-study. Most of the outlines should require about an hour to complete. Consider each unit of study to be an introduction to the subject. Scouters are welcome to download subjects that are of interest for personal or unit use. Click here (updated link) to see a list of these subjects.
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