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Scout Leader Training
 
       
 
       
 
           
        Training Information for Scout Leaders  
         
           
        What does it take to be a trained Cub Scout Leader?  
           
       
         
         
         
      Here is a list of Training Opportunites for Scout Leaders and Pack Comm.:  
       
         
      Self-Study Training:  
       
         
     

Your First Step: Self-study Training 

Grab a cup of coffee, make yourself comfortable,
and click on the links below to start your BSA training.
 
Thanks to http://www.tac-bsa.org

 
         
     

1. Fast Start Training

For Cub Scout leaders and parents: http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/faststart/index.html

Remember to send your unit a message telling them the date you completed this training.

Fast Start Training Document

Have leaders without internet access?
Order the video tape (and other great training tapes) from the scout shop.
Get the latest ordering info from http://www.scoutstuff.org/ -> "Literature" -> "Audiovisual"

 
         
     

2. Youth Protection Training

Youth Protection Training is essential to be a successful adult leader in the Boy Scouts of America. You do need to know our policies and procedures in dealing with youth in a positive manner. You will also learn our policies that create barriers to abuse, and what to do if faced with a situation where you suspect abuse is occuring in the Scouting program.  This course is linked to the National BSA website

Youth Protection Training for all scouting leaders and parents: http://www.scouting.org/pubs/ypt/ypt.jsp

 
         
      3. Guide to Safe Scouting

Want to do things "by the book"?
This is "the book".
Read it, memorize it, sleep with a copy of it under your pillow.
http://www.scouting.org/pubs/gss/ or order a printed copy (BSA Supply #34416D) from the Tidewater Council scout shop.
 
         
      4. Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat

This National BSA course is now on-line and is a great way to prepare for that swimming outing or canoe trip. It even prints out a Completion Card and Commitement Form for for you!
http://www.scouting.org/pubs/aquatics/index2.html
 
         
      5. Streaming Videos from Tidewater Council
 
      Streaming videos for Scout training (Click for complete listing)  
         
      The individual videos for Cub Scout training include:  
      Cub Scout & Webelos Leader Fast Start Orientation  
      Cub Scout Outdoor Program    
      Webelos-to-Scout-Transition Training    
         
         
      The following training has been produced by Scouting's Transatlantic Council. These on-line training courses and documents contain great information that can be applicable to any Pack:  
         
      6. "Risk Zone" Training for Drivers
Every volunteer who drives scouts to events should review this presentation to better understand and recognize the risks of driver fatigue, and how to prevent it.
http://tac-bsa.org/riskzone.ppt
 
         
      7 Lightning Safety
When should you stop the fun and seek shelter? When is it OK to go back outside? This presentation could save your life! Share it with your unit!
Powerpoint Presentation to teach outdoor lightning safety,
 
         
     

8. Information on Being a Chartered Organization Representative
Each pack, troop, and crew are chartered by an organization, our chartered partners. There is an important individual that serves as a link between the scouting program and our chartered partners, the Chartered Organization Representative. This slide presentation provides an overview to the role and responsibility of the Chartered Organization Representative
Chartered Organization Representative Training
Chartered Organization Representative Training Syllabus

 
         
      9. Scouting with Disabilities
Suggestions and guidelines for dealing with hyperactive and/or disabled scouts, including how requirements can be modified according to the needs of the individual scout.
Great Scouting with Disabilities page from Transatlantic Council
 
         
      10. Understanding TroopMaster / PackMaster Software
Scoutmasters, Cub Masters, and committee members: if your unit is using TroopMaster/ PackMaster Software, or considering using it, read through these excellent powerpoint presentations explaining how to use all the features of the software.
http://www.troopmaster.com/powerpoint.html
 
         
           
      Training Classes available through Tidewater Council and districts    
         
             
        There are three sources of available training
through the Tidewater Council and its Districts:
   
             
        1. Upcoming Training Classes listed at Council's website:    
             
        http://www.tidewaterbsa.com/news.html#training    
             
        2. Upcoming Training Classes listed in Knapsack Newsletter:    
             
        Up-to-date training annoucements are available from the Tidewater Council Knapsack Newsletter. This link provides information on subscribing to the emailed newsletter and also has an area to downlaod archived copies of newsletter:    
        http://www.tidewaterbsa.com/news.html    
             
        3. Upcoming Training Classes Flyers:    
             
        Tidewater Council will have flyers listing available training for leaders,committe members etc at the entrance to their Scout Shop. We will try to have flyers posted at meetings for those interested in training.    
             
             
             
       
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