Mecklenburg County Council

Roadmap to Training

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Boy Scout Leaders

 

Required Training for all Registered Scouters

New Leader Essentials
(1 ½ hours)

                                                                                                  

Learn about the Methods of Scouting and what it takes to be a Scouting leader.  Learn about the resources available to you through Scouting.  (Required to be trained to position and to receive the Trained patch for all adult leaders)

Youth Protection Training & Certification
 (2 hours)

                                                              

Youth protection training and a current certification are necessary for all adults.  This certification is only good for 2 years.  (All adult leaders must have this course every 2 years.)

Registered Position Specific Training

Pack Committee Member Training and Fast Start
(3 hours)

                                                             

Learn how a Pack Committee should be organized, and the tasks which need to be completed by each member of the Committee.  Learn how adult training and recognitions can make your Pack stronger.  (Required to be trained to position and to receive the Trained patch for all Pack Committee members.)

Cub Scout Den Leader Training and Fast Start
 (3 hours)

                                                                  

Learn about running a Cub Scout Den.  Look at organization, recognition and program planning for the Den. (Required to be trained to position and to receive the Trained patch for all Cub Scout Den Leaders.)

Cubmaster Training and Fast Start
(3 hours)

                                                                                        

Learn about running a Cub Scout Pack.  Look at organization, recognition and program planning for the whole pack.  (Required to be trained to position and to receive the Trained patch for all Cubmasters.)

 

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
(8 hours)

                                                      

BALOO training is required for at least one registered Scout leader in every Pack. This energetic one- day training session covers everything a Pack needs to know about planning and conducting a Pack overnighter. More than just camping, it includes ideas for outdoor activities, games, ceremonies, selecting and using camp equipment, campfire programs and even some outdoor cooking.