DEFINITION OF TRAINED BOY SCOUT LEADERS
A Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, or troop committee member is considered to be trained after completing the three-part Scoutmastership Fundamentals.
Orientation / Fast Start Training
Fast Start Training for Boy Scouts is now
available on-line.
Alternatively,
use the Fast Start video training (revised 1990) as soon as a new leader
is recruited:
The Troop Meeting, AV-023
The Outdoor Program, AV-024
Troop Organization, AV-025.
All three programs on one tape, AV-026
Boy Scout Viewer Guide, AV-026VG
Boy Scout Leader Fast Start is a prerequisite for the Scoutmastership Fundamentals course.
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training
For Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters, this training is divided
into four parts. The first three parts concentrate on troop operation
and can be completed in one full day or three evenings. The fourth
part, which focuses on outdoor skills, lasts approximately a day and
a half, depending on the skill level of the new leader. The leader
is considered trained upon completion of New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster
and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introduction
to Outdoor Leader Skills.
For troop committee members, Leader Specific training includes the
Troop Committee Challenge. By following the Troop Committee Training
Syllabus, participants can complete the challenge in three hours, after
which they are considered trained.
Supplemental Training
Introduction to Outdoor
Leader Skills - Outdoor skills are
critical to the success of the Scouting program, and Introduction
to Outdoor Leader Skills will provide leaders with the basic outdoor
skills information needed to start a program right.
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is the required outdoor training
for all Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity Scout coaches.
The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Boy
Scout Handbook. The course is also ideal for Venturing leaders because
it focuses on skills that build confidence and competence in leaders
conducting outdoor camping experiences.
The course is a day and a half long, but a leader can move at an accelerated
pace by demonstrating mastery of a specific skill. The emphasis is
on the skill, rather than on attending the course.
Units of Training. Units of training have been developed on
a number of subjects and leadership skills to fortify learning for
Scoutmasters and other adult leaders as they feel the need. The units
of training are designed to be "plugged in" by trainers
as needs become apparent. Subjects covered are as follows : Boy Scout
Advancement Training, Working with the Troop Committee, Merit Badge
Counselor Orientation, Youth Protection, Boy Scout and Cub Scout
Leader Training Module with Youth Protection Handout, Troop Program
Planning Kit, Selecting Quality Leaders. The Boy Scout Leader Roundtable
Planning Guide has 36 units of training on a wide range of topics.
Boy Scout Leader Roundtables. Roundtables are held monthly
for the purpose of giving adult leaders the skills and ideas they need
to deliver an exciting Boy Scout program to boys. The roundtable serves
also to renew each Scouter's enthusiasm and dedication. The subject
of each roundtable is selected to emphasize important aspects of the
Boy Scout program. The Boy Scout Roundtable Planning Guide aids in
the planning of these programs. Roundtables feature a monthly training
segment.
Merit Badge Counselor Orientation. Merit Badge Counselor Orientation
helps a merit badge counselor understand his job as a coach and counselor,
who provides realistic learning experiences to a boy in his study of
a merit badge subject.
Advanced Training
Boy
Scout Leader Wood Badge is the advanced training program for
Boy Scout leaders. This experience involves eight days and seven
nights. It also can be offered on three weekends. Participation is
for Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, and others directly in
support of troop operation. Scouters attend only by invitation of
the president of the council in which they are registered, upon the
recommendation of the district training chairman, district commissioner,
and district executive.
Wood Badge is an outdoor experience in which Scouters
live the patrol method, gain knowledge of the skills needed for effective
troop leadership, and develop attitudes that contribute to their ability
to work with others. Participants learn outdoor skills and how to use
Scout methods to help boys in their personal growth and development.
Successful completion of Boy Scout Leader Fast Start
and Scoutmastership Fundamentals are prerequisites for enrollment in
Boy Scout Leader Wood Badge training.
