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Training is the cornerstone for all things scouting! The better trained all leaders are, the better the scouting experience is for all, especially the scouts! The better trained all parents are, the safer our scouts will be. The better trained all scouts are, the closer they are to achieving the aims of scouting and the beetter leaders they will be.
Most training is obtained through your My.scouting.org account, others are obtained during summer camp, day camps, council-led activities, and attending other unit activities.
However, some of the most meaningful and impactful training are the ones delivered by the scout's unit. The ones delivered by their leaders, peers, and family. It may be enhanced or delivered with the assistance of subject matter experts, but having our leaders, peers and/or parents as the lead evokes a huge sense of pride and ownership.
We must always remember that scouting is "FUN with a purpose" so let's keep it that way! Keep classroom stuff to a minimum and get hands-on, get outdoors!!!
The objective here is to give you a centralized place for the resources to provide training. For Council provided training, we provide context and links to resources.
Here is also provided context and links for training that is designed by the unit for unit delivery. The materials presented are as updated as the last update! It is up to you to review the materials for accuracy, make any required updates or tweaks and oesent the updated materials to the training chair so it can be updated here.
NYLT - National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide youth with leadership skills and experience that they can apply within their troops and in other situations requiring leadership of self and others.
The program is a Council sponsored six-day training. It can be delivered continuously over a 1-week period or it can be delivered over two extended weekend sessions.
Wood Badge - Wood Badge is Scouting America's advanced leadership training course available to adult leaders.
The program is a Council sponsored six-day training. It can be delivered continuously over a 1-week period or it can be delivered over two extended weekend sessions.
IOLS - Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is a hands-on training course required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be considered fully trained. It provides the essential outdoor skills needed to lead Scouts in a safe and engaging outdoor program.
Scouting America requires at least one IOLS trained registered leader be present at all Scouts BSA campouts
This training covers key topics such as:
Camping & Outdoor Skills – Tent pitching, cooking, and Leave No Trace principles
Navigation & Hiking – Map reading, compass use, and trail safety
Scoutcraft & Knots – Fire-building, knife and axe safety, and essential knots
Leadership & Advancement – Teaching Scouts outdoor skills and supporting rank requirements
IOLS is designed to prepare leaders to confidently guide Scouts in outdoor adventures. It is a required course for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters and is typically conducted as an overnight training experience led by experienced Scouters.
The program is Council sponsored. Depending on delivery format, it is a two or three day training. it can be delivered over an extended weekend.
Fundamentals of Training - The Fundamentals of Training is a three-part train-the-trainer continuum (T3 ) in Scouting and is intended for both youth and adult trainers
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