Training plans for youth leaders form a continuing
cycle. Each element leads to the next. As soon as recruited,
the youth leader enters the cycle with an introductory explanation
of the job and its duties. From there, the cycle carries the
youth through the process of increased training for added responsibilities.
CUB SCOUT DEN CHIEF
TRAINING
Selection. The Den Chief is selected by
the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster or Varsity Scout Coach
or Venturing Advisor upon request by the Cubmaster, and approved
by the Cubmaster and pack committee for recommendation to the
den leader.
Den Chief Orientation. The den leader talks
with the Den Chief about Cub Scouting, the den, and what is expected
of him. He is also given a copy of the Den Chief Handbook.
Den Chief Training. This is an all-day or
weekend training event conducted by the district or council.
Cub Scout and Webelos Den Chiefs, den leaders, and the Cubmaster
usually attend together. (See Den Chief Training, No. 34450A.)
Den Chief Service Award. With the approval
of both Cubmaster and Scoutmaster, this is presented to Den Chiefs
who have completed certain service and training requirements.
(See the Den Chief Handbook for details.)
BOY SCOUT JUNIOR LEADER
TRAINING
Introduction to Leadership. Initial briefing
of the newly selected troop junior leader. Conducted by the Scoutmaster
and senior patrol leader. (See the Scoutmaster Handbook and the
Scoutmaster's Junior Leader Training Kit, No. 3422.)
Troop Junior Leader Training. A one-day
workshop conducted by the Scoutmaster for the troop's junior
leaders. The workshop is devoted to building the troop's leadership
team. (Outlined in the Scoutmaster's Junior Leader Training Kit,
No. 3422.)
Ongoing Junior Leader Training. The continuous
process of preparing boys for leadership in the troop. See kit
No. 3422 for details.
Junior Leader Training Conference. A weeklong
experience conducted by the council featuring Scoutcraft and
leadership skills. Scoutmasters are involved before and after
the conference. (See Junior Leader Training Conference Staff
Guide, No. 34533.)
National Junior Leader Instructor Camp. Conducted
at Philmont Scout Ranch, this supplemental training is designed
to prepare Boy Scout junior leaders for positions of leadership
in support of the local council junior leader training conference.
VARSITY SCOUT YOUTH
LEADER TRAINING
Introduction to Leadership. Initial briefing
of newly selected team youth leaders, conducted by the Coach.
(Varsity Scout Leader Guidebook, No. 34827)
Team Leadership Meetings. Further development
of youth leaders is provided by the Coach and other adults. (Varsity
Scout Leader Guidebook, No. 34827)
Team Leaders' Seminar. A weekend experience
conducted by the Coach and captain as basic training for their
own youth leaders. (See Varsity Scout Leader Guidebook, No. 34827.)
District and Council Special Events. Special
varsity workshops and training camps conducted by the district
and council.
VENTURING CREW OFFICERS'
TRAINING
Officers' Briefing. A briefing session by
the Advisor as soon as the new officers are elected. Sets the
crews up for the crew officers' seminar. (Venturing Leader Manual,
No. 34655A)
Crew Officers' Seminar. Conducted by a single
crew for its own officers. A weekend spent with officers' duties,
leadership skills, and the details of crew program planning.
(New Crew Start-Up Orientation, No. 25-878)
