New to a leadership position in the pack or a parent wanting to learn more about the Cub Scout program? Follow the steps below to learn more! Minimum Requirements for Registered Leaders (strongly encouraged for adult family members)Before your first meeting with the Cub Scouts you are involved with as a registered leader there are some minimum requirements. 1. Make a plan to attend Virtus training. (Virtus training is the Catholic Church's version of youth protection training and a requirement for all adults involved with youth programs at St. Paul's.) a. You can find the location of Virtus training in our area by going to this link, at virtus.org. Select the "Glaveston-Houston, TX (diocese)" as your organization. Find a session that will work for you, then register for it. 2. Do Youth Protection Training online MyScouting E-Learning. If you don't already have a MyScouting account you'll need to create one. Once you have logged in, select the link for E-Learning. Then, you'll find the Youth protection Training under the "General" tab. Training to help you run your portion of the Cub Scout program (also encouraged for adult family members)3. Do Fast Start Training online. Just like with youth protection training, you can find Fast Start Training at MyScouting E-Learning. You'll find the appropriate fast start training under the Cub Scout tab. There is even fast start training for the Boy Scout's that volunteer to help lead a den here. 4. Make a plan to attend Basic Leader Training. Basic Leader Training includes New Leader Essentials and Leader Specific Training. These are offered by our district (Bayshore District) as well as other districts in Sam Houston Area Council. Once a Cub Scout leader has completed Youth-Protection Training, Fast Start Training, and Basic Leader Training for his or her specific position, the leader is eligible to wear the trained leader emblem. One of our pack's goals is that we have 100% of our registered leaders achieve this goal.
5. Be sure to visit the local Scout Shop to obtain and read a copy of the Cub Scout Leader Book. Also all Tiger and Cub Scout Leaders should have a copy of the Cub Scout Program Helps. Webelos leaders should use the Webelos Leader Guide instead of the Cub Scout Program Helps. Before you sit down to make a den meeting plan, be sure to check out this great new experimental program, Fast Tracks. University Baptist ChurchIt's the site of most of the training offered by Bayshore District. It is located at: 16106 Middlebrook Dr., Houston, TX 77056 (281) 488-8517 Training to go even further6. Baloo trained leaders are required to be present for any Cub Scout overnight activities. You can find the next course offerings in SHAC here. 7. The council hosts two big one-day training events each year where a multitude of classes are offered and you can sign up for the ones that interest you, Akela's Trail in the fall and University of Scouting in the Spring. 8. Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders provides more preparation for leading our oldest Cub Scouts. You can find out the next training dates here. 9. There are additional online courses available through MyScouting E-Learning. Under the general tab you can find useful courses such as, safe-swim defense, weather hazards, and safety afloat. 10. Wood badge is a premier leadership course that requires two-three day weekends and is offered multiple times throughout the year. Leadership AwardsDo you want to be the best leader you can be? Check out these goals to help enhance your program. It is about the boys, but we love to recognize you for your accomplishments too! Cub Scout Leader Recognition Awards External LinksBSA Online Resources lots of good stuff here SHAC Training Site good overview of training throughout SHAC SHAC Training Schedule lists the training events occuring in every district in SHAC Venturer Crew 911 provides first aid courses |
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