Burlington County Council

 Upcoming Training Opportunities

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Printable fliers are available below

Saturday, March 3rd, Rowan Scout Resource Center, 8:45am to 12:30pm
Den Chief positions are an excellent opportunity for Boy Scouts who need a leadership position and enjoy working with younger boys.  Den Chief training is required for Scouts to receive the Den Chief Service Award. Please note that the Den Chief training available on-line is fast start training which you can take to make you familiar with your position but it does not replace this instructor led course.

CPR & AED Training -- No Walk-Ins, course limited to 16 participants

Saturday, March 10th, Rowan Scout Resource Center, 8:30am to 12:00pm
Learn Adult and Child CPR Training to Perform Correct Life Saving Assistance 
Be Prepared and Take Control of Emergency Medical Situations Calmly 
Training will teach you to:
--- Perform Adult and Child CPR
--- Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest.

Trainer's EDGE

Saturday, March 24th, Rowan Scout Resource Center, 8:00am to 5:00pm
The purpose of the Trainer’s EDGE course is to provide and help develop the platform skills of a trainer and is meant to supplement the practice that is offered during staff development. You will have the opportunity to give several presentations during the day.
Pre-course Preparation: Please prepare a 10‐ to 12‐minute presentation on a topic from any BSA material. Your presentation should allow you to demonstrate the skills of a trainer. You will receive constructive feedback on your presentation from the other participants. If using PowerPoint presentation, bring presentation on memory stick.

Wilderness First Aid -- No Walks-Ins, limited to 12 participants, pre-register by March 30

Session #1: Monday, April 16th, Rowan Scout Resource Center, 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Session #2: Saturday, April 28th, Rowan Scout Resource Center, 8:30 to 5:00pm
Session #3: Saturday, May 5th, Pine Tree Education and Environmental Center, 8:30pm to 5:00pm
Providing primary care in bad weather with non-standard equipment and coping with long term care and emergency response: Wilderness First Aid places these issues first and foremost. Lecture and discussion, practical exercise and outdoor scenarios help students gain confidence, and encourage development of critical decision making skills.
Registration Dead-Line: March 30

Boy Scout Leader Specific Training -- Must attend all 3 sessions

Session #1: Wednesday, April 18th, Rowan Scout Resource Center, 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Session #2: Wednesday, April 25th, Rowan Scout Resource Center, 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Session #3: Wednesday, May 2nd, Rowan Scout Resource Center, 7:00pm to 10:00pm
All Scoutmasters and Assistants wishing to renew their registration, must be trained for that position by completing following courses: Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, & Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Note: Fast Start and This Is Scouting courses are now supplemental training courses and leaders are encouraged to take them on-line at http://olc.scouting.org/
Youth Protection Training is a joining requirement and must be taken every 2 year  

CHARTERED REPRESENTATIVE TRAINING

Tuesday, April 24th, Rowan Scout Resource Center, 7:00pm to 8:30pm 
As a chartered organization representative, you hold a key position in Scouting. While there is honor attached to this position, it is not an “honorary” one. Your primary function is to ensure that the chartered organization’s Scouting program succeeds.

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training

Saturday, April 21st, Location TBD, 9:00am to 12:00pm
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Thursday, May 17th, Location TBD, 7:00pm to 10:00pm
All Tiger Leaders, Wolf/Bear Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Cubmasters and Assistants wishing to renew their registration must be trained for in their current position by completing the Cub Scout Leader Specific Training for that position.
Note: Fast Start and This Is Scouting courses are now supplemental training courses and leaders are encouraged to take them on-line at http://olc.scouting.org/
Youth Protection Training is a joining requirement and must be taken every 2 years. 

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (ITOLS) -- No Walks-Ins, pre-register by May 23rd

Pre-weekend Mtg, Wednesday, May 30th, Rowan Scout Resource Center, 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Weekend Camping, Saturday, June 2nd, 8:00am to Sunday, June 3rd, 12:00pm, Pine Tree Education and Environmental Center
Instructors will help you learn how to set up camp, cook, work with woods tools and about ropes, first aid, planning campfire programs, map reading and compass skills, hiking and packing techniques, nature identification, and Leave No Trace. Each outdoor session will bring to life the pages of the Boy Scout Handbook to help you deliver the promise of Scouting to yourself and the youth you serve. It will also give you the opportunity to work with other Scout leaders from your area, meet new friends, and reinforce skill techniques with fellow unit leaders.

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) -- No Walks-Ins, pre-register by May 25th

Saturday, June 2nd, Pine Tree Education and Environmental Center, 9:00am to 5:00pm
This one day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for those leaders who are interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO is an instructor-led course which is conducted at the Council level. BSA's Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the necessary tools to help units carry out a successful camping experience.
Completion of this course is mandatory for at least one adult on a Pack overnighter.

 UNIT TRAINER ResourceS

Pack Trainers and Troop Trainers can view the attachments below to help them manage the training records for their  leaders, particularly in preparation for their recharter this fall.  The attachments at the bottom of this page include an overview sheet of required training as  well as Pack and Troop Training Worksheets.

General Scouting Training - provided online by BSA:

Fast Start – available online at myscouting.org 

Intended to be taken by pack, troop, team, and crew leaders, as well as ScoutParent unit coordinators, unit commissioners, and chartered organization representatives immediately following the acceptance of their new role; Fast Start is designed to help new leaders understand the fundamentals of their specific program and give insight into the various leadership roles of the people they will be working with. Leaders will learn their responsibilities and how to keep things organized, fun, and exciting, along with information about other resources available to help assist in them in their new position. This training is offered online or on a DVD. Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes

This is Scouting (Formerly titled New Leader Essentials) – available online at myscouting.org

“This Is Scouting” provides an overview of the Scouting organization, including history, values, programs, Youth Protection, community involvement, and training. The module consists of six video sections, each followed by a brief quiz. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is experienced online. Estimated time to complete: 50 minutes.

 Youth Protection  – available online at myscouting.org

Youth Protection training is designed to help you keep our youth safe from abuse. You will learn the Boy Scouts of America’s Youth Protection Guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. After each section of material, you will answer questions about that section’s topic. This course must be completed to earn the “Trained” emblem. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is experienced online. Estimated time to complete: 40 minutes.

Having trouble with taking your basic training online?    Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions

Need your Member ID?  Click here to email the registrar. Please include your full name.

The MyScouting website is a National site. The local office is not able to reset your password or correct problems with duplicate accounts or password issues. Please contact the National Office Help Desk E-mail myscouting@netbsa.org and include your user name and contact information. Please include your council name and headquarters city. Representatives are available between 7 a.m. (CT) and 7 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday. You will receive a response by the close of business on the day following your inquiry. 

INSTRUCTOR-LED Scouting Training

 Cub Scout Leader Training:

• Cubmaster Specific Training, Tiger Leader Specific Training, Den Leader Specific Training, Webelos Leader Specific Training, Pack Commitee Specific Training
• Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
• Pow-wow

Boy Scout Leader Training

• Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training
• Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (ITOLS)

Venturing Leader Training

• Venturing Leaders Specific Training

Youth Training

• National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
  -- Formerly Junior Leader Training Course
  -- Now open to all Venturers
• Introduction to Leadership Skills Crews (ILSC)
• Den Chief Training
• Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST)

Supplemental Adult Training

• Woodbadge for the 21^st Century *now open to anyone over age 18*  see www.bccbsa.org/woodbadge
• Additional online courses are available at olc.scouting.org
• The Philmont Training Center offers many other supplemental courses.