Training Opportunities

VENTURING SPRING EVENT - APRIL 11-13, 2008 The VOA is hosting a Venturing Spring Event at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. This event is designed to help crew members achieve advancement towards outdoor awards. Weekend activities include: Backpacking, Mountaineering (climbing), Wilderness Survival and Rifle/Pistol Shooting.   For more information please CLICK HERE or contact Jonathan Bonness at jbonness@bsamail.org.

BROWNSEA NYLT 2008 - JUNE 15-20, 2008 Brownsea is an intensive, seven-day outdoor training experience for young men in support of the Scoutmaster's responsibility for the training of troop youth leaders. The purpose of Brownsea NYLT is to give participants the confidence and knowledge to run the troop program; to give participants a basic knowledge of the eleven skills of leadership and help them relate these skills to their troop responsibilities; to give participants the opportunity to share ideas and experiences with Scouts from other troops; to create an atmosphere where Scouts will experience Scouting at it's best; to enhance the relationship between the participant and his Scoutmaster; and TO HAVE FUN!   For more information CLICK HERE or contact Britt Davis at jdavis@bsamail.org.

Wood Badge Course C-08-08; Sept.12-14 & Oct. 3-5, 2008 Wood Badge is the most advanced training available for all Scout Leaders who are involved in the programs of the BSA. This new contemporary training program focuses on leadership and "people" skills, and not Scout-craft or outdoor skills. Participants will learn techniques to make the better leaders, and also how to lead groups to achieve objectives.   For more information CLICK HERE or contact Britt Davis at jdavis@bsamail.org .

D.O.E. DEN LEADER OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE - May 2-3, 2008 The purpose of D.O.E. is to help leaders of Cub Scouts become more aware of outdoor activities; and help them use Cub Scout Outdoor skills. Skills that will be covered include Cub Scout hikes, outdoor games, cooking, knife safety, knots and more - plus fun and fellowship with fellow Scouters!   Leaders will have the option to take either the BALOO part of the course-sleep in a cabin with a bunk - or the Webelos Outdoor Leader part of the course - where you will sleep in a ten out in the outpost section of Rotary Camp. You will need to bring a tent with you.   For more information and to register CLICK HERE or contact Britt Davis at jdavis@bsamail.org.

Here is an explanation for training:
*New Leader Essentials - required for all leaders - overview of your role as a leader in scouts
*General Cub Information - required for all leaders - overview of how cub scouts works
*Youth Protection - required for all leaders - teaches awareness of child abuse
*Job Specific Training - required for all leaders - overview of specific requirements for position in pack - den leaders, webelo den leaders, cubmasters, committee members
*WLOE - Webelo Leader Outdoor Experience - required for all Webelos leaders wanting to camp out as a den/patrol
*Trek Safely - Policies and procedures involved in planning a trekking activity for your unit. Recommended for Boy Scout and Venturing Leaders.
*Bike Safety - Policies and procedures involved in planning a unit biking activity. Recommended for all Scout Leaders.
*Cave Exploring - Policies and procedures involved in planning a caving activity for youth 14 years of age or older. Recommended for Boy Scout and Venturing Leaders.
*Safety Afloat - Will help Scouters understand and appreciate the most important and essential elements of aquatics safety and teach them how to organize and conduct a safe unit activity afloat. Recommended for leaders in Cubs, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouting and Venturing.
*Safe Swim Defense - Procedures on how to conduct a safe unit swim under unit leadership. Recommended for leaders in Cubs, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouting and Venturing.
*Snorkeling - Policies and procedures involved in planning a snorkeling activity for your unit. Recommended for all Scout Leaders.
*Climb on Safely - Designed to acquaint leaders with the BSA's recommended procedure for organizing safe climbing and rappelling activities for units at both natural sites and specially designed facilities. This is not a certification course. Recommended for Scouters in all levels of the program.
*Health & Safety - Recommended for all Scout Leaders, especially those involved in transporting Scouts.
*Youth Protection Training - Required for all Scout Leaders to be basic trained. (Youth Protection for Venturing Leaders is provided as part of their Basic Training Course.)
*MB Counselor Orientation - Everything you need to know about being a merit badge counselor.

Remember, training is for ADULTS – NO children allowed.