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Training

Cub Scouting

Taking your pack or den camping? At least one adult must take BALOO training first

March 28, 2018 40

If you want to take your pack or den camping, at least one adult in your pack must have taken BALOO, the Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. Here’s what you need to know.

Training

Scouters: Update your Youth Protection training by Oct. 1

March 16, 2018 102

Even those Scout leaders who took the previous version of Youth Protection training must log into My.Scouting.org and complete the new Youth Protection course. You have until Oct. 1, 2018, to do so.

Philmont Scout Ranch

At 2017 Visual Storytelling Workshop, the focus is on growing Scouting

May 9, 2017 3

Learn from experienced professional photographers in a hands-on setting. The next workshop will be Aug. 6 to 12, 2017, at the Philmont Training Center.

Scouts BSA

Boy Scout leaders can now get trained anywhere at any time

March 30, 2017 77

With the launch of Scouting U’s eLearning content for Boy Scout leaders, Scouters now can get trained on their own schedule — anywhere, any time.

Training

Wood Badge participant reflects on her ‘life-changing experience’

March 27, 2017 35

After her first day of Wood Badge, this Scouter was tired and more than a little overwhelmed. By the second day, the magic of Wood Badge started to appear.

Training

LDS Commissioner Orientation, a free online training module, now available

February 22, 2017 4

LDS Commissioner Orientation, a new training module for commissioners that work with LDS units, is now online. Complete the free course in just 13 minutes.

Training

Let’s get at least 50 percent of direct-contact leaders trained in 2017

February 9, 2017 45

Scouting U, the BSA’s training program for adult leaders, has set its 2017 goal: at least 50 percent of direct-contact leaders trained.

Scouting 101

All about ILST: the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops

February 7, 2017 29

Upon completion of the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST), the Scout is qualified to wear the “Trained” emblem on their uniform.

Health and Safety

This winter, head to Florida and improve your safety readiness

January 6, 2017 0

A pair of sessions this winter in Florida will help councils improve how they handle Wilderness First Aid instruction and Enterprise Risk Management.

Technology

Scouter completes millionth eLearning module, wins free Philmont trip

November 23, 2016 1

Roger Sheats of North Carolina is the lucky Scouter who completed the 1 millionth eLearning module and won a free trip to the Philmont Training Center.

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