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Venturing Leader Training

Venturing Leader Fast Start - Venturing Leader Training begins with the Fast Start program. This new interactive on-line program will acquaint the Venturing leader with the basic information about their position. It also enhances the video-based training available from your crew. Talk to your Crew Advisor or Committee Chair about the video. If they do not have it, you can check it out from the Council Service Center.   Available Online! Click here.

New Leader Essentials/Leader Specific Training - This course is designed for all volunteers and provides the basics of the Scouting program, the age appropriateness of those programs, and the values and methods of Scouting.  The second part of the basic leader training is leadership position specific training and it is designed to present in-depth information for a new leader in a specific position within the Scouting Program.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills - This outdoor program is designed to provide basic outdoor skills essential to the Boy Scout program.  This course is required training for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters who wish to be considered a trained leader.  It is recommended for Webelos leaders, Varsity coaches and Venturing leaders, and other adults who will be camping with youth

Venturing  Leader Roundtable - Roundtable is held monthly for the purpose of giving leaders the skills and ideas they need to deliver an exciting program to youth. The subject of each roundtable is selected to emphasize important aspects of the program.

Youth Protection - Designed to inform and instruct adult volunteers and parents about the BSA youth protection policies and procedures. This video presentation is strongly encouraged for all adults involved in the BSA, and is required for at least one adult on every outing..  Available Online! Click here.

Train–the–Trainer Conference - This invitation only class is designed to train those who conduct training for leaders in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, Venturing, commissioner service and district / council operations. There is an extensive staff development section to prepare trainers to conduct outstanding sessions using the concepts of Ethics in Action and to ensure that learning takes place.

Wood Badge - This advanced training course designed to provide adults with advanced leadership skills and a more dedicated involvement in Scouting.

Chartered Organization Representatives’ Training – Designed for all Chartered Organization Representatives and other interested leaders. It highlights the BSA chartered partner concept, the policies and procedures of the BSA, and the Chartered Organization Representative’s role.

Powder Horn - Designed to introduce Boy Scout and Venturing leaders to a wide variety of high adventure activities. Powder Horn is an exciting training opportunity that highlights local resource individuals in all areas of high adventure covered by the Venturing program’s Ranger Award. Participants will sample and participate in various high adventure programs including: Backpacking, Cave Exploring, Communications, Conservation, Cooking, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Emergency Preparedness, Ecology, Equestrian, First Aid, Fishing, Hunting, Land Navigation, Leave No Trace Camping, Lifesaving, Mountaineering, Outdoor Living History, Physical Fitness, Plants and Wildlife, Project COPE, Scuba, Shooting Sports, Watercraft, Wilderness Survival and Winter Sports. The program will also help leaders in working with teens and how to address issues related to co-ed Venturing Crews.

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