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Every Boy Deserves a Trained Leader!

* District Training

Basic Training, Youth Protection, and monthly Leader Roundtables for Scouting Leaders are organized primarily at the District level. Please check the Training pages for your District to find out about opportunities in your area:

Arapahoe | Centennial | Cheyenne | Great Plains | Snowy Range | Thompson-Poudre

Note that you may attend trainings in districts other than your home district.

* 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:

* Council - Organized Training Events

* Pow Wow

For all Cub Scout Adult Leaders!

The next Cub Scout Leaders Pow-Wow will be November 1st, 2008.

* 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 August, 2009.

Longs Peak Council Wood Badge Course

* National Youth Leadership Training
(For Boy Scout Junior Leaders)

The 2008 NYLT was held July 27 – August 2, 2008.

When future courses are scheduled, we will post additional information here.

* 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 2008 Longs Peak Council Powder Horn course was June 2 - 7, 2008.

When future courses are scheduled, we will post additional information here.

* 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 next College of Commisioner Science will be Saturday, November 8, 2008.

* University of Scouting

Supplemental Training and information sessions for all Scouters.

* Trainer Development Conference

This training is for District Training Team members and others who will be training other leaders.
Courses are typically held in the Spring and Fall each year.
The Risk Zone

* 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.

Check your District's Training Calendar for scheduled Safety Afloat / Safe Swim Defense sessions.

This training is also available at Summer Camp.

Scout Leaders may also contact these Council-approved Safety Afloat / Safe Swim Defense Instructors to make arrangements for this training for your unit's adult leaders.

Online Safe Swim / Safety Afloat Training from the BSA.

* 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.
Climbing Instructors Courses

* 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.

Upcoming Coures

BSA Lifeguard Patch

* BSA Lifeguard

What: BSA Lifeguard is designed to help provide troops and crews with qualified supervision for aquatics outings.
When: 2009 dates have not been set.
Prerequisites:
  • Participants must be age 14 or older
  • Able to swim 400 yardsyards, including the following strokes: elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and either the crawl or trudgen.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification
  • Canoeing or Rowing Merit Badge.
  • Must be able to surface dive to the bottom of 12 feet of water.
Bring: A sack lunch each day
More Information:
Contact Leslie at the Council Office (email: leyoung@bsamail.org)

* BSA Lifeguard Counselor

What: BSA Lifeguard Counselor is designed to train adults to become Lifeguard instructors and go back and train their youth as lifeguards
Who: Adult Scouters 21 and older
When: See Above - Offered as part of the BSA Lifeguard Course
Prerequisites: Current BSA Lifeguard or equivalent - or take the BSA Lifeguard Course above
More Information:
Contact Leslie at the Council Office (email: leyoung@bsamail.org)

* BSA Leader Training

* Basic Leader Training Information

* BSA's Online Training Center

The BSA's Online Training Center has Web-Based Leader Training:
  • Fast Start Training for:
    • Cub Scout Leaders
    • Boy Scout Leaders
    • Venturing Leaders
  • Troop Committee Challenge -This fun and interactive training serves as a vital tool for new troop committee members as well as for veterans.
  • Youth Protection Training (all programs)
  • Normas de Protección Juvenil (Spanish Online Youth Protection Training)
  • Safe Swim / Safety Afloat

* Supplemental Training Modules

  • Merit Badge Counselor Instructors Guide
  • Board of Review Training
  • Geocaching to Promote Scouting
  • The Order of the Arrow and Your Troop
  • Orientation for New Boy Scout Parents
  • Planning and Conducting a Safe Scout Outing
  • Recruiting Quality Training Staff
  • Scoutmaster Conference Training
  • Selecting Quality Leaders
  • The Youth Leadership Training Continuum
  • Supporting Scouts With ADHD
  • National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE)

* 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 Saturday, 23-Aug-2008 21:03:42 MDT