| POSITION |
TRAINING AVAILABLE |
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS |
|
Adult
Leaders |
Roundtable |
Held
monthly in each District. Excellent way to keep on top of what’s
happening and to develop relationships with other leaders in the
District. Breakout held in Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, &
Venturing relative subjects of interest each month. |
|
Adult
Leaders |
Safe
Swim Defense |
Conducted periodically and at the Scouting Leadership Conference in
November. Also available on the National Council’s website. Water related
activities require that a trained adult leader be in attendance.
Retake every 2 years. |
|
Adult Leaders |
Safety Afloat |
Conducted periodically and at the Scouting Leadership Conference in
November. Also available on the National Council’s website. Water related
activities require that a trained adult leader be in attendance.
Retake every 2 years. |
|
Adult Leaders
Youth Leaders
(Boy
Scout, Varsity & Venturing |
Scouting Leadership Conference |
Largest training event in the Council. Does not replace
Basic Leader Training. Held the first Saturday in November at a
local school. More than 100 courses offered on subjects designed to
broaden knowledge of various subjects from outdoor cooking to
advancement. Includes classes for Youth Leaders. Large Midway has
displays by different Scouting activities, community organizations,
government agencies and local suppliers. |
Adult Leaders
Youth Leaders
(Boy
Scout, Varsity & Venturing |
Trainer Development Conference |
Conducted semi-annually to provide additional tools and techniques
for leading and training others. All Scouters who lead and train
others should take this course. |
|
Adult
Leaders |
Backpack Awareness |
Prepares adult leaders to conduct a safe and enjoyable high
adventure outing. Conducted by the Council High Adventure Team.
|
| Adult
Leaders |
Winter
Backpacking |
Prepares
Scouters to lead a safe and enjoyable winter backpack outing.
Conducted by the Council High Adventure Team. |
| Adult
Leaders |
Climb
On Safely |
Provides important information on safe climbing, and is not a
climbing certification course. A must for any Scout Leader planning
to provide a climbing experience for youth. |
| Adult
Leaders |
Trek
Safely |
Provides useful information on conducting safe treks. All High
Adventure Scouters will gain important tips from this course. |
Life
Scouts
Parents of Life Scouts
Adult
Leaders |
Life-To-Eagle
Workshop |
Provides a time line for attaining the Eagle Scout Badge before the
Scout’s 18th birthday. Covers planning and executing the
required Eagle Scout Project. Offered quarterly by the Council
Advancement Committee. |
|
Adult
Leaders |
Powder
Horn |
National
High Adventure Skills Resources Management Course. Offered in
Council annually. Designed to help adult leaders safely conduct
outdoor activities of a fun and challenging nature. Based on the
Venturing Ranger program, but useful for any adult involved in
delivering a unit-level high adventure program. |
|
Adult Leaders
(and their families) |
Philmont Training Center |
Located
near Cimarron, NM, Philmont is the only BSA official Volunteer
Training Facility. Offers a wide array of courses. Special
programs available for families while their Scouter is in class.
Courses fill quickly, and Council recommendation is required.
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