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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

This is a third component of basic leader training for Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity coaches.  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.

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Troop Committee Challenge 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. 

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ADDITIONAL TRAINING

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.  The online version of this training is required for leaders attending summer camp, winter camp, or day camp. YPT certification is good for two years from the date taken.     http://www.scouting.org/Applications/MyScoutingFull.aspx

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BALOO (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.

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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.

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Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat – for all leaders planning aquatic activities

These courses are available online.        http://www.scouting.org/Applications/MyScoutingFull.aspx

Safe Swim Defense –Instructs on the importance of advanced preparation and planning in preventing accidents and maintaining safety during any swimming activity.

 Safety Afloat – Instructs on the planning, training, and preparation required for any activity using watercraft.

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Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow – traditionally held the first Saturday in November – for all Cub Scout leaders

Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow, 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.  Registration forms and further information will be available on Sam Houston Area Council’s web site.   

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University of Scouting traditionally held the first Saturday in February – for every adult leader

Like Pow Wow, 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. Registration forms and further information will be available on Sam Houston Area Council’s web site.    

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Wood Badge – conducted several times during the year – for every adult leader

Wood Badge is the leadership training course of Boy Scouts of America.  Open to adult leaders in all program areas who have completed basic training for their position, it is the goal of BSA for all leaders to complete Wood Badge within the first two years of their becoming a leader.  Conducted over two three-day weekends, several courses are available each year.  Check the Sam Houston Area Council web site for details.      

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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.  Check the Sam Houston Area Council web site for details.       

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Training for Cub Scout Leaders

	For a Cub Scout leader to be considered "trained" and to wear the Trained badge on his/her uniform, the leader must complete the following training:
	Fast Start New Leader Essentials Position specific training In addition, Webelos leaders and others involved in the camping program are encouraged to take OWL, BALOO, and Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills.

Steps for Training

Schedule of Cub Leader Basic Training for 2008-09:

* Youth Protection Training will be offered immediately after some of the training sessions.
The length of the YPT course is approximately one hour.

Click here to download registration form
Note:  This documents is in PDF format and requires Acrobat Reader to view.

For information, email or call Mary Farley at 281-649-3349.
Cost is $11 if pre-registered by deadline (two weeks prior to session), and $16 afterwards.
The fee includes a copy of the Cub Scout Leader Book.

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