Training
Every Boy Deserves a Trained Leader!
Council-Organized Training | District Training | Training Calendars | Fast Start | "This is Scouting" | BSA Online Training
Council-Organized Training Events
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Check the Council Training Calendar for the currently scheduled trainings.
See additional information by clicking on the links above. More information on the un-linked items will be posted in the future.
District Training Events
Training courses for new Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders, and monthly Leader Roundtables are organized primarily at the District level.
Please see the links to the District Training Pages and Calendars below for details.
Note that you may attend trainings in districts other than your home district.
Training Calendars
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| All Council AND District Trainings shown on one calendar |
Combined Training Calendar |
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| District | Training Page | Training Calendar |
| Cache La Poudre | Training Page | Training Calendar |
| Frontier | Training Calendar | |
| High Altitude | Training Calendar | |
| High Plains | Training Calendar | |
| Indian Peaks | Training Page | Training Calendar |
| Mountain View | Training Page | Training Calendar |
| Rocky Mountain | Training Page | Training Calendar |
| Three Rivers | Training Page | Training Calendar |
| Tri-Trails | Training Calendar | |
Leader Fast Start Training
The Greeley Council Office has Fast Start Training videotapes which you may check out, or they will make you a copy (bring a blank VHS tape).You may also take Fast Start Training online from the BSA:
NEW - "This is Scouting" (Replaces New Leader Essentials)
"This is Scouting" replaces New Leader Essentials as a required course for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing volunteers to earn the "Trained" leader emblem."This is Scouting" may be taken online at the BSA's Online Learning Center.
All Scouters are encouraged to create a MyScouting account and access this training through the MyScouting portal, as credit for this training will be recorded on their PAS record upon completion.
Council - Organized Training Events
Pow Wow and Den Chief Training
Supplemental Training for All Cub Scout Adult Leaders!
Cub Scout Leaders Pow-Wow is typically held in November.
Check the Longs Peak Council Calendar for event dates.
Den Chief training for Boy Scouts is also offered.
Wood Badge for the 21st Century
This advanced training for Adult Scout Leaders is open to Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and
Venturing adult leaders!
The next Longs Peak Council Wood Badge Course will be in the summer of 2011.
National Youth Leadership Training
(For Boy Scout Junior Leaders)
NYLT is an opportunity for Scouts to develop valuable leadership skills. During
the training week, youth participants learn and practice situational leadership skills in Patrol and Troop settings.
The next Longs Peak Council NYLT Course will be in the summer of 2010.
Powder Horn - High Adventure Skills Resource Management Course
The Powder Horn course is designed to help BSA adult leaders to safely conduct outdoor activities of a fun and challenging nature.
The next Longs Peak Council Powder Horn course will be in the summer of 2010.
College of Commisioner Science
The College of Commissioner Science offers specialized training for all commissioners, so that they can provide the highest level of unit service possible.
The College of Commisioner Science is usually held in November.
More information is on the College of Commissioner Science web page.
Trainer's EDGE or Trainer Development?
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This course should be taken by any Scouter who works in a training capacity with Unit Leaders, District Leaders and Council Leaders. |
This course should be taken by any Scouter who works in a training capacity. |
Scouting Program Safety Training
Safety Afloat / Safe Swim Defense
From the Guide to Safe Scouting:
Before a BSA group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, a minimum of one adult leader must complete Safe Swim Defense training, ... and agree to use the eight defenses in this plan.
Rock Climbing Instructors Courses
From the Guide to Safe Scouting:
On a climbing activity, your group must have a Qualified Climbing Instructor.
A qualified rock climbing instructor who is at least 21 years of age must supervise all BSA climbing/rappelling activities. A currently trained BSA climbing director or instructor is highly recommended. Contact your local council or regional service center to locate a qualified individual. The climbing instructor has successfully completed a minimum of 10 hours of instructor training for climbing/rappelling from a nationally or regionally recognized organization, a climbing school, a college-level climbing/rappelling course, or is a qualified BSA climbing instructor.
COPE Instructors Course
This course is open to anyone age 18 and older. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to aid in the safe instruction of all COPE programs. COPE must be supervised by a National Camp School COPE director and a trained COPE instructor.
BSA Lifeguard
BSA Lifeguard is designed to help provide troops and crews with qualified supervision for aquatics outings.
BSA Lifeguard Counselor
BSA Lifeguard Counselor is designed to train adults (Scouters 21 and older) to become Lifeguard instructors so they can train youth as BSA Lifeguards.
National BSA Leader Training
Basic Leader Training Information
BSA's Online Training Center
The BSA's Online Training Center has Web-Based Leader Training:
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Supplemental Training Modules
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Philmont Training Center
The BSA's Philmont Training Center provides a unique environment for the training of volunteer and professional leaders.
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Last Updated Wednesday, 03-Mar-2010 15:58:51 MST