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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 Training Website...
The BSA Training website 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 Training website:
- 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 9/18/08
- 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 - 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 4/30/10
- BALOO & Outdoor Leader Skills Training – May 14-15, Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch – With Spring here and summer rapidly approaching, it is time to make sure that leaders have the outdoor training for their positions. BALOO is for all Cub Scout Leaders and the Introduction to Outdoor Leadership training is for all Boy Scout and Webelos leaders. The cost is only $15 per person, which will cover all food and training materials. To register, To register online, click here, or submit the reservation form by mail. See you at BTSR!
- Scouting University 2010 – Preparations are being made for Scouting University in the fall of 2010. We would like to get your input on the classes that will be presented and ask that you complete a short survey to tell us what you need! Fill out the blanks on this survey (Excel spreadsheet; updated 3/27/10) and email it to deanna.kulbeth@scouting.org.
- Woodbadge SR 946 – Spring, 2010 – Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch – The staff of SR946 invite you to attend the training highlight of your Scouting career – Woodbadge! A week long course is planned for 2009. This will be a great opportunity to learn advanced leadership skills from a skilled and enthusiastic staff. The last course held at BTSR was completely full, so make sure to make plans to attend and register only. Cost for the week is only $225. For more information on Woodbadge, visit the Woodbadge page. You can download a flyer here.
- 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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