How Can I Help? Information on Basic Leader Training John Anderson 3-23-09

1. How Can I Help?Information on Basic Leader TrainingJohn Anderson 3-23-09

2. We have many areas where you can help the boys depending on your interests • From driving to/from a trek to leading your own multi-night High-Adventure trek • BSA provides training for all areas of interest How Can I Help?

4. Training in Scouting is divided into four levels: • Orientation/Fast Start Training • Basic Training • Supplemental Training • Advanced Training • Recommended Training for everyone: *** These are all available online *** • Youth Protection Guidelines • Boy Scout Fast Start • This is Scouting (New Leader Essentials) How do I Start?

5. What Training Do I Need?

6. The Trained emblem is available to all adult leaders who have completed Fast Start, This is Scouting (New Leader Essentials) and Leader Specific Training for their position. What does the Trained Patch Mean?

7. Youth Protection Guidelines Training (YPG): The course is a ninety-minute tape and covers how to spot such things as child abuse and how to report it within the BSA organization. At least ONE leader who is listed on a tour permit must have this training. Youth protection guidelines training is recommended for every adult in Scouting. The training is good for two years. • Boy Scout Leader Fast Start training: This is a video program that helps provide an immediate comfort level for new leaders. Fast Start training is the first step for any new volunteer Types of Training – Fast Start

8. “This is Scouting” New Leader Essentials Training: • Available On-Line and takes about 90 mins • Leaders learn about the objectives of the Scouting program and the methods that are used to achieve these objectives. • Leaders also gain a basic understanding of youth development, as well as how Scouting is organized and financed, policies related to the program, and resources to help leaders succeed. • The training is for all new registered adult leaders of Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, or Venturers. • A Scout leader needs to attend New Leader Essentials only once. Types of Training - Basic Training

9. Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training: • Done in a Classroom in one session or 3 - 3 hr sessions • This training has three sessions designed to provide leaders with a good working knowledge of troop operations. The three sessions are: Role of the Scoutmaster in a Boy-Led Troop; The Outdoor Program and the Advancement Program; and Program Planning and Troop Administration. Types of Training - (Cont’d)

10. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills: • This course is a hands-on training program to give adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the Outdoors. • This class provides hands-on knowledge about setting up a campsite, pitching a tent, hiking, outdoor cooking - all the skills necessary to see the outdoor program of the Boy Scouts of America come to life. • The course is a day and a half long. Types of Training (Cont’d)

11. High Adventure Leader Trek Training - HALLT • Training provided by Council • First Step is Basic Backpacking and Trek Planning • Specalities • Water Trek Training • Rock Climbing • Snow Camping • Dessert Camping Types of Training (Cont’d)

12. Troop Website • www.t777.org/resources • Council Website • www.sdicbsa.org/training/content/Introduction.asp • High Adventure Training • www.sdicbsa.org/highadventure/train.htm • BSA Website • Create your personal account • Complete training modules • www.olc.scouting.org/ Where do I get Information?

18. Thank you!