Cub Scouting is usually an adult volunteer's
first introduction to a Scouting Leadership position. He or
she will need certain basic information in order to bring a
quality program to Cub Scouts. This information is needed as
soon as possible after a Leadership position is assumed. An
understanding of the objectives and methods of Cub Scouting
will make it possible for them to be truly effective as they
work with boys.
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WHAT
MAKES A TRAINED LEADER?
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The leader is considered
trained upon completion of New Leader Essentials and the
Leader Specific training for that position.
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| Fast
Start Training |
Fast Start training
provides information to aid new Leaders in planning
and conducting their first meeting and to motivate
them to attend New Leader Essentials and Cub Scout Leader
Specific Training.
Fast Start training is
a self-study course, usually delivered by the Pack, but
also available online. To gain the most benefit from Fast
Start training, follow the self-study with personal
coaching by a knowledgeable Cub Scouter. This is to make sure that the
new Leader has a clear understanding of the job responsibilities.
Leaders should complete
Fast Start training before conducting their first meetings. Fast Start
is a foundation for basic training. Fast Start training
is a requirement for all Cub Scout Leader
recognition awards.
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| Computer-based
Cub Scout Fast Start Leader Training |
has been developed and
is now available from this web site. This training does
not  replace the current
video-based Fast
Start, but provides an additional method of delivering
this important information to new Leaders. This interactive
training
experience takes a Leader through a "What Every Cub
Scout Leader Should Know" section, then allows you
to choose the training appropriate to your position. Specific
sessions
for new Cub Scout Den Leaders, Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmasters,
Pack Committee members, and Tiger Cub Coaches are included.
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| New Leader Essentials
(NLE) |
New Leader Essentials is an introductory
session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding,
and methods of Scouting. It addresses how these aims and
methods are reached in an age-appropriate style within Cub
Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing.
Videos, discussions, and hands-on reinforcement are presented
during the 90-minute training session. Ideally, all unit-based
volunteers—Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity
Scout, and Venturing leaders—take this session at the
same time, so they understand that they are all striving for
the same results with the youth they serve. Each leader completes
New Leader Essentials training only once.
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| Cub
Scout Specific Training |
Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, Webelos den leaders, Cubmasters,
and pack committee members can complete this training in one day or two or
three evenings. The leader is considered trained upon completion of New Leader
Essentials and the Leader Specific training for that position.
New Leader Essentials and Cub Scout Specific Training
are requirements for all Cub Scout Leader awards.
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| Supplemental Training |
Supplemental training
includes a variety of courses conducted on a district,
council, area, regional, or national basis. These courses
give additional
information on specific areas of the Cub Scout program. Examples
of some supplemental courses held on a regular basis are:
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Introduction to Outdoor
Leader Skills
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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
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BALOO (Basic
Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
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This course is required
for Pack leaders in order for the Pack to conduct Family
Campouts.
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Pack Trainer Orientation
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Featuring an explanation
of the roles and responsibilities of a Pack Trainer, this
orientation prepares Pack Trainers to implement a training
program for
the Leaders
of their
units; to help Den Leaders deliver a quality program; to
conduct Parent Orientation meetings; and to maintain training
records for their unit.
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Leadership Updates
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A series of six supplemental training opportunities for both
new and more experienced Leaders, which expands on subjects
that were only covered briefly in basic training and also provides
in-depth information on new topics. These two-hour sessions
are conducted by district training teams at approximately three-month
intervals.
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Unit Leadership Enhancements
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Discussion sessions that provide
ongoing training to all Cub Scout Leaders through their
monthly Pack Leaders' meeting.
Each enhancement session is aimed at improving a Leader's
understanding of the methods and purposes of Cub Scouting,
and how these can be fulfilled in their regular meetings.
Packs conduct their own Leadership enhancements, selecting
from the fifteen topics based on their own interests and
needs.
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Cub Scout Leader Roundtables
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Roundtables are held
monthly for the purpose of giving adult Leaders the skills
and ideas they
need to
deliver an
exciting Cub Scout program to boys. The Roundtable serves also
to renew each Leader's enthusiasm and dedication. Each Roundtable
features
ceremonies,
games, and activities for Den and Pack meetings often built around
the next month's theme.
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Tiger Cub Coach Orientation
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Tiger Cub group coaches are selected by their Cub Scout
Packs to give guidance and support to the Tiger Cub groups
affiliated with that Pack. This training, conducted by
either the district or the council (or by both), teaches
coaches their role and responsibilities. Plans and procedures
for this training are contained in the Tiger Cub Guidebook,
No. 34710.
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Den Chief Training
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Experienced Den Leaders appreciate the importance of a
trained Den Chief to the operation of an effective Den
program. Use Den Chief Training, No. 34450A, to train Den
Chiefs.
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National Conferences
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A variety of conferences for Leaders are offered at the
Philmont Training Center in New Mexico, the Florida Sea
Base, and other locations.
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Advanced
Training (Wood Badge)
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This course can cover
a couple of weekends or be a weeklong group training
course designed to provide Scouters
with
advanced
training skills and a more dedicated
involvement in the Scouting program.
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