Training Opportunities
youth training
Every year, Scouts BSA and Circle Ten Council offer many opportunities for the youth of the program to receive training. Training opportunities are a great way for Scouts to learn hands on skills for leadership and to become acquainted with position specific skills needed. Training with Scouts BSA doesn't just prepare our youth to be leaders in Scouting but also sets them up to be leaders of the future.
Upcoming Youth Training Opportunities:
2024 Spring LNT/OE Certification Dates: March 5, 2024 & March 23 - 24, 2024 (must do both)
2024 Trainer's Edge Training Dates: March 9, 2024 or June 8, 2024
2024 Spring ILST Training Dates: April 6, 2024
2024 Spring Lifeguard Training Dates: May 3 - 5, 2024
2024 NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) Dates: June 3 - 8, 2024, July 15 - 20, 2024, or December 26-31, 2024
*Note: Youth ages 14 and older are encouraged to sign up for these training courses. Please notify your Scoutmaster and/or Advancement Coordinator of your intent to take the training. In some instances approval is needed. Be sure to read all information regarding a training session to ensure your eligibility. Upon completion, send a copy of completion certificates to the Advancement Coordinator to have training recorded.
adult training
Adult leaders play a significant role in Scouts BSA units. Maintaining leaders who are trained for their positions and in the procedures, policies, rules, and safety measures of the program is essential. In some instances training can be done solely online through my.scouting.org for things like Merit Badge Counselor, Committee Member, Advancement, Youth Protection, etc.; however, some skills and roles require more in-depth and hands on training. Whatever your role is in your unit, there is most definitely some form of training that you should complete in order to help maintain your unit and it's program. We can't let the Scouts have all the fun!
Upcoming In-Person Adult Training Opportunities:
2024 NRA Shotgun Instructor Dates: February 16 - 18, 2024, May 17 - 19, 2024, October 18 - 20, 2024
2024 NRA RSO Classes Dates: March 2, 2024, May 11, 2024, or November 2, 2024
2024 Spring LNT/OE Certification Dates: March 5, 2024 & March 23 - 24, 2024 (must do both)
2024 Back Country Advanced Training (BAT) Dates: March 8 - 10, 2024
2024 Trainer's Edge Training Dates: March 9, 2024 or June 8, 2024
2024 Wilderness First Aid Dates: March 16 - 17, 2024
Wood Badge 143 Dates: March 22 - 24, 2024 and April 6 - 7, 2024 (must do both)
2024 Wilderness First Aid Dates: April 5 -7, 2024
2024 USAA Archery Level I Practical Dates: April 6, 2024 or September 7, 2024
2024 CJR Baloo & IOLS Dates: April 12 - 13, 2024
2024 TRJ Baloo & IOLS Dates: April 19 - 20, 2024
2024 WIS Baloo & IOLS Dates: April 26 - 27, 2024
2024 Spring Lifeguard Training Dates: May 3 - 5, 2024
2024 BSA Archery/BB Gun Rangemaster Class Dates: May 4, 2024
2024 Swim and Water Rescue Dates: May 10 - 11, 2024 or August 24, 2024
2024 Paddle Craft Safety & Canoe Instructor Dates: May 17 - 19, 2024 or September 20 - 22, 2024
*Note: All adults of the unit are encouraged to sign up for any of the above trainings at any time. You must be a registered member of Scouts BSA to attend. Be sure to turn in a copy of certificates of completion to the unit Advancement Coordinator to have your training recorded.
**Note 2: Online trainings on my.scouting.org are free for everyone. You may take any training on there that you desire to take but are encouraged to complete training for your position (Committee, Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Chaplain, Merit Badge Counselor, Committee Chair, etc.). Training taken online is automatically recorded in the system.