Cub Scout leaders are considered trained when they have completed Fast Start Training, New Leader Essentials, and the Cub Scout Leader Specific training for their position.

Additional training courses are Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation , Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders Training, and 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. .

Cub Scout Leader 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.  Because each course is designed for a specific leadership position, the training time varies from course to course.  Leader Specific Training has been developed for the following positions and their assistants: Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, Webelos den leaders , Cubmasters, Pack committee members, and Pack trainers. See upcoming dates.

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) – for Cub Scout leaders and parents

BALOO teaches introductory camping skills and safety procedures that will insure a fun and safe camping experience for Cub Scout families.  Pack overnighters are required to be organized and led by an adult who has successfully completed BALOO.  If your pack is planning a camping trip during the coming year, make sure a pack representative attends this training. See upcoming dates

Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders Training (OWL) – for Webelos den leaders and assistants

This supplemental training course gives Webelos den leaders information and hands-on practice in the outdoor skills needed to work with Webelos Scouts.  Recommended prior to conducting a Webelos den overnight campout. See upcoming dates

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.