Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they have completed Fast Start Training, New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training.

Troop Committee Members are considered trained when they have completed Fast Start Training, New Leader Essentials, and the Troop Committee Challenge as their Leader Specific training.

Additional training courses are Wood Badge.

Fast Start Training – for all adult leaders

Fast Start training is designed to provide newly recruited leaders the information and resources they need to conduct their first meeting – be it a den meeting, pack meeting, troop meeting, crew meeting, or committee meeting that they are in charge of.  Fast Start Training may be completed online.

New Leaders Essentials (NLE) – for all adult leaders

This course is an introductory session that presents an overview of key components of the overall Scouting program.  Its goal is to help leaders from all program areas understand that they are all striving for the same results with the youth they serve.  It is only required to be taken once. See upcoming dates.

Youth Protection Training (YPT) – required for all adult leaders

Youth Protection Training is based upon the policies and procedures BSA has developed to ensure that all volunteer leaders and parents are aware of the problem of child abuse and that Scouting provides a safe environment for all participants.  The online version of this training is required annually for leaders attending summer camp, winter camp, or day camp.

Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific training

Leader Specific Training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a leadership role in the position for which he or she is registered.   See upcoming dates.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) – for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters

This is a third component of basic leader training for Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity coaches.  This weekend camping course emphasizes the skills required for First Class rank and helps you plan and conduct an outdoor camping experience with your unit. See upcoming dates.

Troop Committee Challenge – for Troop Committee Members

Troop Committee Challenge is the leader specific training for troop committee members.  It has been developed to help troop committee members better understand their roles and responsibilities. Through hands-on learning and activities, this training will also enable troop committee members to better "deliver the promise" in support of the troop, Scoutmaster, and Scouts. Troop Committee Training may be completed online.

Wood Badge – for all adult leaders

Wood Badge is leadership training for all Scout Leaders who are involved in the programs of the Boy Scouts of America – Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing, as well as council and district leaders, and professionals.  This new contemporary training program focuses on leadership and “people” skills, and not Scoutcraft or outdoor skills.  Participants will learn techniques to make them better leaders, and also how to lead groups to achieve objectives. 

More information, including schedules can be found online.