Button Gwinnett District Training Committee

Button Gwinnett District Adult Leader Training Registration and Survey Use this form to register for Button Gwinnett district training events and to report your training status, MS Word format: http://www.gwinnettbsa.org/training/Registration.doc Complete the form, “save as” & e-mail to: bgrdfox@bellsouth.net ScoutParents is part of the BSA National Parenting Initiative The intent is to help provide parents with information and tools to help them understand their importance in becoming more involved with their Scouts. Visit http://www.scoutparents.org
	Youth Protection Training ONLINE: Also available ON-LINE AT: BSA On-line Learning Center: http://olc.scouting.org/
On-line courses can help adult leaders renew, review & deliver quality Scouting experiences to youth. A log-in is required, however anyone may create a user account and view the courses anytime. Registered members of the BSA may provide their member numbers (as part of the user profile) to receive credit. Confirmation should be sent to your Pack or Troop Trainer and me at: bgrdfox@bellsouth.net to insure local credit is posted. (Web-site is national in scope & updates are not sent to us)
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>>> EVERY YOUTH DESERVES A TRAINED LEADER <<< Our Council and District Training Committees are here to help you discover the exciting world of Scouting. Having properly trained leaders will help each group lead and deliver quality programs to the youth we serve. Training sessions range from short general introductions, to planning how-to & specifics, health & safety, outdoor skills, to intensive high adventure instruction. Check out the opportunities listed below. Classes are modular and standardized – so if you don’t see the class you want now, consider a nearby District or Council session. Some are listed below, or check their web-sites or calendars for current schedules. Please note that fees may apply for supplies and materials for some course sessions. Always verify pre-requisites, confirm location, fees and dates when you register for an event or course. To be considered “Trained” for your position, you must complete the following Basics For All Parents: Fast Start, Youth Protection & New Leader Essentials are all recommended, and may be required by your Pack or Troop. For Cub Scout Leaders: 1. Fast Start 2.Youth Protection 3. New Leader Essentials 4. CSLST = Cub Scout Leader Specifics For Scoutmasters and Assistants: 1. Fast Start 2.Youth Protection 3. New Leader Essentials 4. SALT/BSLST 5. ITOLS For Troop Committee: 1. Fast Start 2.Youth Protection 3. New Leader Essentials 4. Troop Committee Challenge For Venture Crew Leaders: 1.Fast Start 2.Youth Protection 3.New Leader Essentials 4.Venture Leader Specifics 5.ITOLS For Merit Badge Counselors: 1.Fast Start 2. Youth Protection 3.New Leader Essentials (recommended) NOTE: In order for you to earn the Leader Recognition Award and knot for your particular Leadership position, one of the requirements is the completion of these Basic Leader training courses, including the Leader Specific class for your position. Trained adult leaders ensure better Quality programs for your boys, and are also one of the requirements for the National Quality Unit annual awards. Quality Unit and Leader Award application forms can be found at: http://www.scouting.org/media/forms.aspx HELPFUL KEY: FST = Fast Start (modules are specific to position), YPT = Youth Protection Training, NLE = New Parent & Leader Essentials, CSLST = Cub Scout Leader Specific Training, OLSWL = Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders, BSLST or SALT = Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, ITOLS = Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, VLST = Venturing Leader Specific Training (advisor), VLSC = Venturing Leadership Skills Course (youth), SSD/SA = Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat, NYLT = National Youth Leadership Training, NAYLE = National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience, BASR = Bert Adams Scout Reservation, WSR = Woodruff Scout Reservation, BALOO = Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation for Cub Scout Leaders, COPE = Project COPE (Climbing & Ropes), AAC = Atlanta Area Council, VSC = AAC Volunteer Service Center, AAC = Atlanta Area Council classes / must call 770-989-8821, TBA = To Be Announced: Specific Locations & class times provided only to confirmed / paid registrants of some classes. PLEASE NOTE: Scheduled courses are subject to change and/or cancellation due to insufficient advance paid registrations, or may have “wait-lists” when maximum students are registered. All Instructors are dedicated, experienced Scout Volunteers. Some courses have minimum and/or maximum students, or advance registration requirements. CHECK the web-sites and roundtables often for new dates and locations Always verify locations, dates, times and fees at registration. Some Districts share trainers or combine to offer joint courses in many areas. Register EARLY to secure your space! Show your completion “card” to your Unit Leader and/or Trainers to update your local records. To Search for a nearby COURSE BY NAME Click on the Course Name below for more information and scheduled dates for each session To Search by MONTH in Button Gwinnett or close by areas, click here Button Gwinnett District Calendar To Register for any sessions offered by Button Gwinnett District – CLICK HERE (TRAINING BG RegistrationSurvey.doc) – complete the form & return to bgrdfox@bellsouth.net To Search by MONTH in all surrounding Districts of Atlanta Area Council, click here http://www.atlantabsa.org/openrosters/Calendar.asp?orgkey=1459 For all sessions – follow the link or instructions provided for that specific class date THE BASICS To be considered “Trained” for your position, you must complete the following Basics For All Parents: Fast Start, Youth Protection & New Leader Essentials are all recommended, and may be required by your Pack or Troop. For Cub Scout Leaders: 1. Fast Start 2.Youth Protection 3. New Leader Essentials 4. CSLST = Cub Scout Leader Specifics For Scoutmasters and Assistants: 1. Fast Start 2.Youth Protection 3. New Leader Essentials 4. SALT/BSLST 5. ITOLS For Troop Committee: 1. Fast Start 2.Youth Protection 3. New Leader Essentials 4. Troop Committee Challenge For Venture Crew Leaders: 1.Fast Start 2.Youth Protection 3.New Leader Essentials 4.Venture Leader Specifics 5.ITOLS For Merit Badge Counselors: 1.Fast Start 2. Youth Protection 3.New Leader Essentials (recommended) Fast Start Training (FST) Roundtables Button Gwinnett District Roundtables Youth Protection Training (YPT) New Leader Essentials Training (NLE) Cub Scout Leader Specific Training (CSLST) Super Saturday Training Day Events Boy Scout Leader Specifics (BSLST aka SALT) Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (ITOLS) Troop Committee Challenge Venture Leader Specifics (VLST) “Guide to Safe Scouting” Supplemental Courses Supplemental training includes a variety of courses that may be conducted on a District, Council, regional or area level. These courses are designed to give leaders additional information on specific areas of Scouting. Some of the concepts and/or procedures introduced in “The Basics” are discussed in much greater detail during these courses. Many also include hands-on, outdoor and/or advanced skills lessons. Check the registration requirements carefully; prior completion of Basics may be required. Roundtables Button Gwinnett District Roundtables Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation for Cub Scout Leaders (BALOO) Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OLSWL) Trainer Development Conference (TDC) Scouters Academy CPR/AED Certification / First Aid American Red Cross CPR for both youth and adults BB / Archery Certification Safe Swim / Safety Afloat / Lifeguard / Aquatics “Guide to Safe Scouting” American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basic (WFAB) Basic Wilderness First Aid - SOLO Course Wood Badge Climbing Instructor Training COPE Instructor Training Powderhorn Training for Youth Leaders Training and Leadership development is an integral part of the Boy Scout Program. These courses are developed and offered to assist youth and their Scout Troops to increase their skills, planning, leadership potential and more. Den Chief Training American Red Cross CPR for both youth and adults Troop Junior Leader Training National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) = aka “Greenbar” Venturing Leadership Skills Course (VLSC) Project C.O.P.E. National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE)
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