Training Opportunities
Erie Shores Council and adjoining Councils' Training Schedules for your use to improve your skills
latest update  08/10/10
Leaders may take the training offered by any Council or any District.  Please make sure you register, in advance, and pay the appropriate fees or registration for the training.  When you are done with the training, make sure that you have been registered for attendance and participation and that you receive a certificate or Training Card to provide proof of having attended the training.  If you take training outside of Erie Shores Council, turn in a copy of your training certificate (or card) to your District Training Chairperson (Cub Scout or Boy Scout Chairperson) to make sure your training is recorded and you get credit for it.
BSA Online Learning Center Don't have time to go to formal training that is being provided, but want to learn more?
Try BSA's Online Learning Center and you can go over the training (or repeat the training) at your convenience.  You can print off a certificate of your training and it keeps track of what you have completed also.  Simply have your Scout registration information (membership number) available when you log in and you are ready to go.  There are many supplemental courses and multipmedia presentation available for your Scouting & Venturing benefit and require no log-in or registration to access too.  Check out the resources available to you right at your fingertips.
Some of the more common training to take is:
And there are more training opportunities if you go online to the national training site
Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Troop Committee Challenge Youth Protection Training Staff District Committee http://MyScouting.org
University of Scouting
Great resources for Scouts and Scouters from the University of Scouting to help with your programs
Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Venturing Crew Orientation Safe Swim Defense
updated with handouts from the 2009 program
University of Scouting Pictures
Venturing Advisor Fast Start Venturing Youth Protection Training Safety Afloat
Date(s) Sponsoring District/Council Training Event Training Location / Comments / Information Flyer
August 2010
21 Erie Shores Council Leave No Trace Workshop Camp Miakonda, Toledo Flyer
20 - 22 Erie Shores Council Wood Badge 2010 Camp Miakonda, Toledo WB Flyer
28 Erie Shores Council Youth Protection Training (YPT) Camp Miakonda, Toledo == FORD CENTER Flyer
September 2010
10 - 12 Erie Shores Council Leave No Trace Trainer course Camp Miakonda, Toledo Flyer
10 - 12 Erie Shores Council COPE Instructor Course Camp Miakonda, Toledo
18 Erie Shores Council Youth Protection Training (YPT) Camp Miakonda, Toledo == FORD CENTER Flyer
     Regular Class & Facilitator Class
25 - 27 Erie Shores Council Wood Badge 2010 Camp Miakonda, Toledo WB Flyer
October 2010
10 Erie Shores Council Youth Protection Training (YPT) tba
15 - 17 Erie Shores Council &
Eagle Bay District		 Scout Leader Training (SLT), Outdoor Leadership Training (OLS) & Outdoor Leader Webelos Training (OWLS)
28 Erie Shores Council Youth Protection Training (YPT) Camp Miakonda, Toledo == FORD CENTER Flyer
November 2010
5 - 7 Erie Shores Council Wilderness First Aid Camp Miakonda, Toledo WFA Flyer
6 Erie Shores Council University of Scouting:  Cub Scout Leader Training, TLT, SLT and more!! Cardinal Stritch High School June Flyer
December 2010
11 Northwest District Scout Leader Training (SLT) Camp Miakonda, Toledo
January 2011
8 Swan Creek District Cub Scout Leader Specific (all day) Providence Lutheran Church, Holland Flyer
15 Erie Shores Council Youth Protection Training (YPT) Camp Miakonda, Toledo == FORD CENTER Flyer
     Regular Class & Facilitator Class
March 2011
5 Swan Creek District BALOO (all day) Providence Lutheran Churhc, Holland BALOO
23 Swan Creek District Cub Scout Leader Specific Part 1 of 2 Providence Lutheran Church, Holland Flyer
30 Swan Creek District Cub Scout Leader Specific Part 2 of 2 Providence Lutheran Church, Holland Flyer
PLEASE check back regularly for updates and more training opportunities being offered !!!
What are these training sessions???
This is Scouting
An introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding and methods of Scouting.  It addresses how these aims and methods are reached in 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 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 NLE training only once, but can always come back and attend again.
Fast Start Training
Fast Start training (for any level) is the first step for a new volunteer and should be taken soon after a new leader registers to support the youth in our various Scouting programs.  It is not the same for all programs, it is different based on the needs and goals of each program.
Youth Protection Training
For ALL new and current volunteers, leaders and parents.  This training is an important component of the Boy Scouts of America’s strategy to protect its members from child abuse.  This training is not required, but it is very heavily encouraged for all registered members and the certification should be updated every two years.  Can be taken ON LINE through the link above.
Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Training
This course introduces the aims and purposes of the Boy Scouts of America's foundational program, then zeroes in on the job.  Subsections of the course will brief anyone new to the job of Tiger Cub Den Leader, Den Leader, Webelos Den Leader, or Cubmaster.  We also cover the standard pars of the meeting and tell where additional resources can be found.
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
Tiger Cub Den Leaders, Cub Scout Den Leaders, Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Pack Committee Members and Pack Trainers can complete this training in about 3 hours.  The LEADER is considered trained upon completion of "THIS IS SCOUTING" and the Leader Specific Training for their position.
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor OrientationTraining - BALOO
This training is designed to give Cub Scout Leaders the tools to successfully lead pack campouts.  During this one day session you learn planning techniques, fun and creative outdoor activities, equipment selection, quick and easy cooking, nature fun, safety procedures, BSA policies regarding pack camping, and much more.  It will especially help the new Cub Scout leader understand the basics of the BSA camping program so they can enjoy the outdoors too.
BALOO Information includes Preparation for camping with Cub Scouts, Site Selection, Parent Involvement, Health & Safety, Equipment, Feeding, Introduction to Outdoor Skills.  This Training is required for any adult who is charge of planning a Pack campout, and it is recommended that one adult leader, per Pack, complete this training.  Of course, it is encouraged that all leader attend and drag a few of Boy Scout leaders with you so you can them learn new things and be surprised too !
Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills Training
Outdoor skills are critical to the success of the Scouting program and Introduction to Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills will provide leaders with the basic outdoor skills information needed to start a program right.  It is held in conjunction with Boy Scout Outdoor Leader Skills Training because the skills are very similar and you're getting ready to transition these young men to Boy Scouts.  The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Boy Scout Handbook for new Scouts in the T-2-1 Program.  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 2 days long (one full weekend).  The emphasis is on the giving leaders an awareness of the skills, rather than on attending the course.
Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training
This course introduces the aims and purposes of the Boy Scouts of America's core program, then zeroes in on the job.  You'll cover the seven parts of the troop meeting, the troop committee, outdoor program, and other basic concepts of Scouting, all in one short online experience.  It's the best way for someone new to the program to quickly grasp how troop Scouting works and were additional reserouces can be found.
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training Part 1 of 2
For Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters, this training is divided into 2 parts.  The first part concentrate on troop operations and can be completed in 1 full day (it includes you taking the online "This is Scouting").  The 2nd part, which focuses on T-2-1 basic requirements and outdoor skills, lasts approximately 2 days (one weekend) and is an introductory program.  It is not intended to provide indepth training, but to give the leader an idea of what a new Scout will encounter in their first year of Scouting.
The LEADER is considered trained upon completion of (the online) "THIS IS SCOUTING", Scoutmaster (& Assistant Scoutmaster) Leader Specific Training and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
Boy Scout Outdoor Leader Skills Training Part 2 of 2
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.  It 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 for new Scouts in the T-2-1 Program.  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 2 days long (one full weekend).  The emphasis is on the giving leaders an awareness of the skills, rather than on attending the course.
Troop Committee Leader Training
Troop committee members are considered trained when they have completed "This is Scouting", Fast Start, Youth Protection Training and Troop Committee Challenge.  
Chartered Organization Representative Training
(COR Training):  Understand the important role you play in the organization of Boy Scouts of America as a representative of the chartered organization to the district committee and the local council.
Troop Leader Training (yes - our Youth too) - TLT
This program introduces your Troop’s new junior leaders to leadership skills.  It generally follows the outline of the Scoutmaster’s Troop Leader Training Kit.  The Workshop covers Troop and Patrol Organization, Leadership Styles and Principles, Cooperation, Building Spirit, Problem Solving, and Introduction to Leadership Positions, and is taught through the use of games and skits.  YOU (the Troop) can do this yourself and do not need to wait for the District (any District) or Council to sponsor a training weekend or week.  Specifically it is covered in the following (yes, this has been challenged in the past):
Various Programs are available to train the youth leaders of a Boy Scout troop. These are outlined in chapter 7 of the Scoutmaster Handbook,Training Junior Leaders"; and in the Scoutmaster's Junior Leader Training Kit, No. 34306.
1. Introduction to Leadership. This personal coaching session is conducted by the Scoutmaster with newly selected troop junior leaders. It is outlined in the Scoutmasters Handbook and in the Scoutmaster's Junior Leader Training Kit.
2. Troop Junior Leader Training. This one-day workshop is conducted by the Scoutmaster for his junior leaders. It also uses the Scoutmaster's Junior Leader Training Kit, No. 34306. 
Upon completing this training, the Trained Leader emblem may be worn below the junior leader's badge of office.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
This purpose of this program is to train our young leaders to become effective and reliable "Leaders."  The Council-wide NYLT is designed to compliment the TLT you do within your Troop.  During this week long course the Scouts who attend will learn more about themselves, make new friends, have fun, learn about goal setting, play games, campout, put together pioneering progjects, have a movie night, learn to solve problems, learn to resolve conflicts, use a GPS unit, cook out and much more!
WOOD BADGE for the 21st Century
Wood Badge is the core leadership skills training course for the Boy Scouts.  It focuses on strengthening every volunteer's ability to work with and lead groups of youth and adults.  It is available to all Scout leaders and has been developed for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, Venturing and District Leaders.  Its focus is on leadership, not outdoor skills.  
This not all of the training available to you, this is a short list with brief descriptions of what is available to you locally.  There are many more programs on line (with new programs being added by National all the time it seems) and even more available through Philmont Training Center too.
And when you're done with training then what?  Put your training into practice and come back for more training to continually challenge yourself, continually learn more (new & updated) material and to help bring even better programs to the youth you're serving!
After this you are hopefully keeping track of your efforts and accomplishments and you can apply for the various Leaders' Knots to help gain recognition for yourself.  It helps to show the young Scouts that not only they are working towards advancement and self-improvement, it shows them that you are also doing the same thing you are encouraging them to do.
Find out the specific requirements and download a copy of the Adult Leader Recognition cards at:
Tiger Cub Leader Award http://www.swancreekdistrict.org/adultawards.htm
Cub Scout Den Leader Award
Webelos Den Leader Award Boy Scout Leader Training Varsity Scout Leader Training Venturing Advisor Award of Merit
Cubmaster Award Scoutmaster's Key Varsity Scout Coach's Key Venturing Leadership Award
Cub Scouter Award Scoutmaster Award of Merit Venturing Advisor Award
Varsity Scout Leader's Letter
Cub Pack Trainer Award Venturing Advisor Key
Pre-registration may be required at some or all of the trainings listed.  Please pay attention to the deadlines to register also.  On occasion, some fees may be reduced if paid early.  If no interest is shown or minimum class sizes are not met, they may be rescheduled or cancelled entirely.  Those that did register would be notified.  Walk-ins are generally not accepted; please plan ahead so we can provide enough materials for everyone.
E-mail us with your questions or comments please.
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