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Popcorn Sam
Houston Area Council
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Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader
Trained leaders provide a
quality, fun-filled program for boys and young men and young women. When
leaders understand the whys and hows of Scouting, they are more effective
in their roles and the youth win!
Scouting is a lifetime of learning. Its a game with a
purpose. Scouting teaches skills not only to the youth, but also to
its adult volunteers as well. Training programs have been designed
to teach each volunteer the keys to success in his or her position.
Check
the council Training
Schedule for a list of courses hosted by districts
throughout our Council.
You may attend training at any location that is convenient for you.
Map
to District Training Events
Training Continuum
Scouters may earn training
awards for their contributions to Scouting. Each award has training
and tenure requirements plus additional requirements. Tenure
in a unit may not be applied concurrently towards more than one award.
A Progress Record card is used to track these requirements. Download
the latest official versions of the training award progress records
In May
2004, Bayshore
kicked off a new, exciting Quality Leader Program. Upon completion of the program you will receive a special patch to
wear on your uniform. There
are 4 opportunities to earn the special patch:
Cub Scouter, Boy Scouter, District Committee, and District
Commissioner. Only 3 of the
requirements (training) may have been earned before 5/04.
There are no time requirements to complete the award.
It may take some volunteers several years to earn the award.
Submit the completed form to your unit commissioners. Awards are
presented at the Bayshore Recognition Dinner in February. Click here
to view the requirements.
Trained Leader emblem
Cub Scout Leaders are considered trained when they have completed Fast Start Training, New Leader Essentials, Youth Protection Training, and the Cub Scout Leader Specific training for their position.
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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.
Venturing
Crew
Advisors, assistant Advisors, and crew committee
members are considered trained when they have completed Fast Start
Training, New Leader Essentials, Youth Protection Training and Venturing
Leader Specific Training.
Basic Training
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 is completed online.
New
Leader Essentials
–
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.
Each leader completes New Leader Essentials only once.
(90 min)
Registration
form
(see CLSLT). Youth
Protection Training
– for all adult leaders The
problem of child abuse has become one of the most significant problems
facing our nation. 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 and that Scouting provides a safe environment for all
participants. This training
is taken online
and is required for leaders attending summer camp,
winter camp, or day camp. YPT certification is
good for two years from the date taken.
(30 min)
Leader
Specific Training -
for all adult leaders LST 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 Leaders Den Leaders Webelos Leaders Cubmasters Pack Committee Members and Committee Chair Scoutmasters Assistant Scoutmasters
Introduction
to Outdoor Leader Skills
- for
Scoutmasters and their assistants This
is a third component of basic leader training for Scoutmasters, and
assistant Scoutmasters. 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. (weekend campout) Registration
form.
Troop Committee Challenge
- for Troop Committee Members TCC
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.
online
Supplemental Training
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
– 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. BALOO
covers camping, outdoor activities, games, ceremonies, selecting &
using camping equipments, health & safety, campfire programs, cooking,
and more. (5 hr) Registration
form. Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos
Leaders Training –
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. You will learn about knots, wood tools, first aid, fire
building, site selections, tents, bedding, weather, cooking, sanitation,
flag ceremonies, campfire planning, Webelos badge activities, helpful
Webelos Woods hints, and more. This
training in conjunction with Cub Scout Leader Specific Training for the
Webelos leader, and YPT are required for the Webelos leader to be
considered trained. (overnight campout) Registration
form. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat –
for all leaders planning aquatic activities Safe Swim Defense – Instructs on the importance of advanced preparation and planning in preventing accidents and maintaining safety during any swimming activity. online Safety Afloat –
Instructs on the planning, training, and preparation required for any
activity using watercraft. online
Hazardous Weather Training – for all leaders planning outdoor activities Scout
leaders should always help their Scouts to be prepared for all types of
weather. The National Council offers an online weather training
called, "Are You Weather Smart?" Go online
to learn about severe weather safety or begin other training regarding
health and safety matters. Floods, lightning, high winds and many
other threats are reviewed.
Severe weather cannot be prevented, but Scouts and leaders can be adequately prepared for most situations in the outdoors. The health and safety of all youth members and adult volunteer leaders is the council's highest priority.
Climb On Safely
There are many things as Scout
leaders we need to know and practice in order to be safe and manage our
risks. This training is designed to prepare leaders to conduct Scouting
activities in a safe and prudent manner in accordance with the "Guide
to Safe Scouting" and the National Guidelines. It is recommended that
you take this training every 2 years. (90 min) Akela's
Trail (previously called PowWow)
–
traditionally held the first Saturday in November – for all Cub Scout
leaders
Akela's
Trail, an annual council event, is a day-long series of
workshops, chosen individually by the leader, to increase his or her
knowledge and skills in their particular area of the Cub Scout program.
With over 50 courses to choose from, Cub
Scout leaders will have numerous opportunities to increase their knowledge
of the Cub Scout program, learn new skills to make program planning easier
and more fun, and gain enthusiasm and confidence during hands-on
experiences with outdoor skills, crafts, song-leading, games, derbies, and
a wide variety of topics that will help make Cub Scouting more fun for
adults and Scouts.
more. University
of Scouting traditionally held the first
Saturday in February – for every adult leader University of Scouting is a day-long series of workshops chosen
individually by the leader to help him or her plan a better program for
the boys they work with. University
of Scouting , however, is for all
program leaders – Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity, Venturing, and
commissioner service.
more.
Wood
Badge
–
conducted several times during the year – for every adult leader
SR-1006: March 5-7 & November 14-16, 2008 (begins Thursday at 7:30 AM, ends Saturday at 5:00 PM) SR-1007: April 3-5 & April 24-26, 2008 (begins Friday at 7:30 AM, ends Sunday at 5:00 PM)
Powder
Horn –
conducted every 18 months – for Boy Scout and
Venturing leaders
This course is designed to introduce and expose Venturing and Boy Scouting adult unit leaders to the activities and resources necessary to operate a successful outdoor/high adventure unit-level program. Conducted over two three-day weekends, Power Horn is generally conducted every 18 months. more Trainer Development Conference The
Trainer Development Conference is part of the continuous process of
updating trainers with the latest methods, principles, and technologies
of training. All district
training team members, pack/troop trainers, Roundtable staff, and
commissioner trainers are encouraged to attend.
If you are interested in becoming a district or a pack trainer,
you are also encouraged to attend.
Topics will include: Why we train leaders, how adults learn,
communications, characteristics of a good trainer, planning,
arrangements and training technology, methods, and pizzazz.
Participants should include those individuals that will be
delivering training to leaders and youth in all parts of the Scouting
program. Featured is hands-on presentation skills in small groups
plus some exciting interactive learning games. more
Roundtable (for all leaders) Roundtable is meeting for Boy
Scout and Cub Scout leaders typically held the first Thursday of every
month. Do
you sometimes feel that you are not receiving all the information that
Council and District is giving out? There may be a simple solution to your
problem; attend Roundtable! Roundtables are very informative
and can be used as an asset to your unit. In the future, please try to
send someone from your unit to monthly Roundtables. The information gap
will dramatically shrink if you do. The purpose of Roundtable is to
help units succeed by providing useful program ideas, information on
policy, leadership training, and current information on upcoming Council
and District events and training opportunities. Roundtables are the best
way to find out what's going on!
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