| Outdoor Leadership Skills Training Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills This hands-on program gives adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Imagine having hands-on knowledge setting up a campsite, pitching a tent, hiking, outdoor cooking — all the skills necessary to see the outdoor program of the Boy Scouts of America come to life. This new training course is designed for new adult leaders to learn the outdoor skills they need to teach Scouts through the First Class rank and will be required for all Scouters planning on attending the new Wood Badge course. Instructors will help you learn how to set up camp, cook, work with woods tool and ropes, first aid, planning campfire programs, map reading and compass skills, hiking and packing techniques, nature identification, and Leave No Trace. Each outdoor session will bring to life the pages of the Boy Scout Handbook to help deliver the promise of Scouting to yourself and the youth you serve. It will increase your comfort level and give your confidence as a trained leader. The program will also give you the opportunity to work with other Scout leaders from your area, meet new friends, and reinforce skill techniques with fellow unit leaders. Successful completion of Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills will be prerequisite for Wood Badge Course topics include: Campsite Selection Ropes - Whipping, Tying, and Lashing Woods Tools Fire Site Preparation and Building Cooking First Aid Plant Identification Animal Identification Packing and Hiking Techniques Map and Compass Leave No Trace Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity Scout coaches. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Boy Scout Handbook. The course is also ideal for Venturing leaders since it focuses on skills that build confidence and competence in leaders conducting outdoor camping experiences. Webelos leaders are highly encouraged to attend this training. Cub Scout leaders are also welcome to participate in this training. NYLT National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. For many years, junior leader training (JLT) was an important part of the leadership training continuum of BSA local councils throughout America. In 2003 and 2004, a task force of leadership experts and hundreds of Scouts in pilot courses across the nation reviewed and tested every aspect of the new NYLT syllabus, which incorporates the latest leadership ideas and presents fresh, vital and meaningful training for today's Scouts. The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership. NYLT is a six-day course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster. Built on the legacy of past JLT successes, the new NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer. Troop Leadership Training (TLT) is Council level seven-hour training session for all new Scout leaders. TLT is designed to introduce the Scout leader to leadership and give him the initial skills to be an effective leader. Through this training we enable Junior Leaders and Scoutmaster to go back to their unit and provide an effect Troop level TLT. The University of Scouting is an outstanding training program for all Scouting adults – Boy Scout leaders, Venturing leaders, and Commissioners. You are invited to join us for a day of learning, fellowship, and fun. Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow is an annual get-together of Cub Scout leaders from an entire council or district. A pow wow is a training conference that takes place in a festive atmosphere. The pow wow is a "convention" for pack leaders—the Cubmaster should take all leaders to this learning extravaganza. There are sections on games, crafts, skits and puppets, ceremonies, administration, and the Webelos den. It's a time for parents and all experienced, new, and prospective leaders to share ideas and see what the other packs are doing. |
Courses Available to South Plains Council Scouters
Courses For Scouters, Parents and those who want to serve young people
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| Online Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Venturing Crew Advisor Fast Start BSA Online Training Center 17 online training courses are now available for Scouters: This is Scouting Youth Protection Training Troop Committee Challenge Varsity Leader Fast Start Venturing Advisor Fast Start Venturing Crew orientation Venturing Youth Protection Unit Commissioner Fast Start Staffing the District Committee Scout Parents Unit Coordinator Climb On Safely Trek Safely Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat Hazardous Weather Training Generational Diversity Den Chief Training |