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New Leader Essentials - This training applies to all scout leaders. It lasts about 1.5 hours and provides essential knowledge concerning
planning, interaction with boys and young men, safety, finances, etc.
Cub Scout
Leader Specific Training - This training is focused towards cub scout leaders and lasts 2.5 to 3 hours. Learn
how to make the pack go! The break-out sessions may include:
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Cubmasters
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Members of the
Committee
- Tiger Den Leaders
Wolf/Bear Den
Leaders
Webelos Den
Leaders
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training - This training
is focused towards Boy Scout leaders and lasts 3.5 to 5 hours. Learn how to get a motivated, boy-run troop! The break-out
sessions include:
Basic
Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) Training - This training is for Cub Scout leaders, and will teach you
how to properly plan and conduct outdoor den and pack activities, including pack family camping. The training takes
about 7 hours on a Saturday.
Outdoor Webelos Leader (OWL) Training - Webelos den leaders learn about the activity
badges related to the outdoors, and learn how to plan and conduct Webelos den campouts. The training takes about 8 hours on
a Saturday, with the Friday night campout optional.
Introduction to Outdoor Skills (IOS) - Boy Scout
leaders learn camping and outdoor skills, with a focus on the patrol method and the boy-run troop. The training takes the
better part of two days, with one night camping.
Youth
Protection Training - Required every three years for all scout leaders. Teaches methods to prevent abuse during
Scouting events, and methods for detecting abuse of Scouts. One hour and 15 minutes in duration.
Merit Badge Counselor Training - 15 minutes in duration. A review of the guidelines for
being a counselor, including teaching, passing off requirements, record keeping. Youth Protection Training is required first.
Wood Badge - For all scout leaders. Teaches leadership skills
in a Scouting environment. Two 3-day weekends of coursework, which includes personal goal setting. The course is completed
when the personal goals have been achieved.
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