Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader
If you had a magic wand, would you use it to make the Scouting program better and more fun for youth so they stayed in Scouting longer, so it had a larger impact on their lives? What if the same magic wand made leadership roles easier, more rewarding, and led to better retention among adult leaders? Would using that magic wand be a top priority?
Well, such a magic wand does exist—in the form of the learning programs for leaders in Scouting America.
Common sense tells us that training is important, and research shows the importance of trained leaders. A trained leader is knowledgeable and more confident in the role being performed. Trained leaders exhibit a knowledge and confidence that is picked up by people around them. Trained leaders impact the quality of programs, leader tenure, youth tenure, safety, and a whole lot more. A trained leader is better prepared to make the Scouting program all it can be!
My.Scouting.org is a portal for adults and leaders providing access to their account data, online training, and more.
Safeguarding Youth
True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting. It is the mission of Youth Protection volunteers and professionals to work within Scouting America to maintain a culture of Youth Protection awareness and safety at all levels in Scouting.
Visit My.Scouting.org to complete Safeguarding Youth Training.
Position Specific
These courses are required for to become registered leaders and must be retaken every two years to maintain registration. A login is required, but anyone may create a user account and view the courses. Registered members of Scouting may provide their member numbers (as part of the user profile) to receive credit.
Visit My.Scouting.org for current online courses.
Baloo
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) is required training for Cub Scout leaders to lead pack camping, covering camping skills, safety, and cooking. It consists of a mandatory 35-minute online prerequisite (via my.scouting.org) followed by an in-person, one-and-a-half-day outdoor experience. At least one BALOO-trained leader is required on all Cub Scout camping trips.
Visit our Calendar to register for the next course.
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is the highest level of Scout leadership training and provides you with the tools to be a superior leader.
Visit our Calendar to register for the next course.
Supplemental
Supplemental training is designed to provide orientation beyond the basic training offered in leader-specific training. Courses include Chaplain, Hazardous Weather, Safe Swimming, Diversity, Safety Afloat Training and more.
Visit My.Scouting.org for current online courses.
Trainers Edge
IOLS is a practical, hands-on 1.5-day course conducted as a Unit outdoor overnight camping experience using the Patrol Method. The program provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors.
Visit our Calendar to register for the next course.
