Every Scout deserves a trained leader. There are many opportunities for adults and Scouts to be trained through the BSA.

     Youth Protection, Fast Start, This Is Scouting, and Leader Specific Training are the basic courses that every adult leader should have within 90 days of registering as a Boy Scout Leader. All of these courses are offered on-line through BSA On-line Learning Center.

Youth Protection

     The Basic version gives a thorough understanding of the Boy Scouts of America’s Policy on how to protect youth from emotional, physical and sexual abuse; and how adults can protect themselves from false accusations of emotional, physical and sexual abuse.  The Venture version specifically addresses the changes older teens go through as they mature, and how these changes affect the way they interact with each other and adults.  Many of these older scouts are still active in Boy Scout Troops; therefore, the Venture Version of this course is recommended for Boy Scout Leaders/parents, not just Venture Leaders/parents. 

Fast Start

     This course is designed to give a quick orientation to Boy Scouting.  It will help you prepare for your first meeting as a Boy Scout Leader/parent by covering the Troop Meeting, the Troop Committee, the Outdoor Program and the Basic Concepts of Scouting.  Offered online at .

This is Scouting

     This course is the first stage of the BSA's basic training program. It is designed for all new adult leaders entering the Scouting program. 

Weather

    One adult from each unit must have taken this course before the unit will be allowed to obtain a tour permit for overnight camping. 

Safety Afloat

      One adult from each unit must have taken this course before the unit will be allowed to obtain a tour permit for any boating activities. 

Safe Swim Defense

    One adult from each unit must have taken this course before the unit will be allowed to obtain a tour permit for any swimming activities. 

Climb on Safely

    This course covers the basics in how a scouting unit can carry out a safe climbing/repelling activity. 

     These courses are strongly recommended for every youth in the Boy Scout Program.  In fact, staffing positions are available and are great assets on any college resume.

Troop Leadership Training

     This course is taught on the Troop level, usually within a week or so after Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader elections.  Organized by the Scoutmaster, this is where the newly elected Patrol Leader’s Council develops its goals and objectives for their term as the Troop’s Leaders.  Check with your Scoutmaster for more specific information.

Oak Leaf Training

    A district level course directed and taught by older Scouts for the purposes of modeling a boy-run campout and teaching camping skills. 

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

    An intense, 5½ day, outdoor leadership training experience for troop youth leaders. Its principle function is to help Scoutmasters by training their top boy leaders in the skills of leadership. This course is a National BSA-developed course that closely parallels the material provided in the 21st Century Wood Badge training for adults.  This course is offered by the Circle Ten Council. 

National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE)

    This course is the ultimate in Leadership Training.  It is run by youth, hand-picked from across the country representing some of our future’s most outstanding leaders.  Any Scout interested in staffing an NYLT course or aspiring to be his troop’s SPL should consider attending NAYLE.  This course is offered by the National BSA Council. 

Den Chief Training

     The Den Chief is a critical member of the Scouting Leadership Team. Den Chief Training is intended to build enthusiasm for the job and teach the skills the Den Chief will need to be successful. This training combines fun and enjoyment with an excellent character building experience. Participants will learn leadership, organization, how to work with adults to solve problems, and, most importantly, how to encourage and work with Cub Scouts while being a role model.