PROGRAMS

What you will find in this section:

 Programs of Scouting Pg. 23  Scouting Program Names Pg. 24  Serving Today’s Families / Family Scouting Pg. 25  Training for Adults Pg. 26-27  GLAAC Trainings List Pg. 28  My.Scouting.Org Pg. 29-30  My.Scouting.Org account  Internet Advancement  Logging Service Hours  Scoutbook Lite  Scoutbook

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PROGRAMS OF SCOUTING The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organiza- tions, providing programs for young people that build character, train them in the responsibilities of participatory citizenship and develop personal fitness. For more than 100 years, Boy Scouts of America has helped build future leaders by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through over a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible and productive society.

SCOUTING PROGRAMS & UNITS Scouts are organized into various Units depending on their age and program. Your Unit is chartered to a church, school, or some other group of people in your community (also known as a Chartered Organization). This group, along with the families and leaders in the Unit, make sure your Unit has strong volunteer leaders, a place to meet and exciting things to do. Most Units gather several times a month for learning activities and monthly to recog- nize the youth for their accomplishments. Your Unit may also sponsor certain projects like the Pinewood Derby, camping, fundraisers and service projects.

CUB SCOUTS Boys & Girls age 5-10 (Kindergarten through 5th Grade) Cub Scouts is a year-round family- and home-centered program that develops ethical decision- making skills for youth in kindergarten through fifth grade (or who are 5-10 years old). Activities emphasize character development, citizenship training and personal fitness. Cub Scouts belong to Units called Packs. Each Pack is divided into smaller groups called Dens. A Den is a group of about six to eight Cub Scouts in the same grade and of the same gender. Dens allow Scouts to get to know each other and better engage in activities that would be difficult to accomplish in the larger Pack meetings. Webelos is a year-round family- and home-centered program, within Cub Scouts, that develops ethical decision- making skills for fourth- and fifth-grade (or 10-year-old) youth. Webelos Scouts participate in more advanced activities that begin to prepare them to become Boy Scouts.

BOY SCOUTS/SCOUTS BSA Boys age 11-18 (6th through 12th Grade) Boy Scouts is a year-round program designed to achieve the aims of Scouting through an outdoor program and peer group leadership with the counsel of an adult Scoutmaster. Boy Scouts are part of a Troop. Inside the Troop, smaller groups, called Patrols, are formed and led by the Scouts themselves. Empowering youth to be leaders is what Scouting is all about. The Scouts in the Troop develop their own program and are responsible for achieving their goals.

VENTURING Young Men & Women age 14-21 (8th Grade through Early College) Venturing is a year-round program for young men and women to provide positive experiences through exciting and meaningful youth-run activities that help them pursue their special interests, grow by teaching others and develop leadership skills. Venturing also provides wonderful on-going opportunities and adventure to older Scouts.

EXPLORING Young Men & Women age 14-21 (8th Grade through Early College) Exploring is a career education program for young men and women who are between 14 and 21 years old. Exploring is all about helping young adults make more informed decisions about future careers and determining if a particular career is right for them. Through our program, youth will take part in hands-on career experiences in fields they are interested in learning more about.

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The Boy Scouts of America’s mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. We are excited to announce that our Cub Scouting program is now open to boys and girls. Using the same curriculum as the Boy Scouts program, the organization will also deliver a new program (Scouts BSA) for older girls available in February 2019, that will enable them to earn the Eagle Scout rank. This unique approach allows the organization to maintain the integrity of the single gender model while also meeting the needs of today’s families. By welcoming both girls and boys into the program, even more youth will have access to the character development and values-based leadership that Scouting promises.

The Boy Scouts of America is not only listening to our Scouting families, but also to those that haven’t joined the program. We understand that families today are busier and more diverse than ever.

 Most are dual-earners.  There are more single-parent households than in previous decades.  Many underserved communities, including fastest-growing Hispanic and Asian communities, prefer to partici- pate in activities as a family.  And, all families have less free time. More than one-third of parents feel they spend too little free time with their kids, and millennial parents are desperate to spend more time interacting with their kids.

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Training for Adults

This section provides a variety of materials, from quick references to complete courses, all designed to help our members improve leadership skills and deliver a quality program. For class room based course visit www.glaacbsa.org/training. For online courses visit www.My.Scouting.org.

Joining Courses These courses are required for all new registered leaders and must be retaken annually to maintain registration. A login is required, but anyone may create a user account and view the courses. Registered members of the BSA may provide their member numbers (as part of the user profile) to receive credit.

Youth Protection Training The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs. Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers and must be renewed annually per the GLAAC.

Position-Specific (Role-Based) Courses These instructor-led courses are designed to help Scouters learn how to effectively carry out their Scouting roles. In most cases, completing the course will make a Scouter “trained” for the role(s) covered in the course. E-learning versions of some courses may be found by visiting my.scouting.org.

Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster Position-Specific Training This course is intended to provide Cubmasters with the information and tools they need to successfully lead a Cub Scout pack. Cubmasters and assistants who complete this training and Youth Protection training are considered “trained” for both positions.

Pack Committee Challenge—Pack Committee Position-Specific Training This position-specific course for Cub Scout pack committee members is intended to provide members with the basic information they need to support a pack and conduct a successful pack program. This course is conducted based on the five parts of a typical pack committee meeting and is best when delivered at one time to all members of the pack’s committee and, if possible, the Cubmaster and assistant Cubmaster, and is the course (along with Youth Protection training) pack committee members need to be considered “trained.”

Den Leader Position-Specific Training This course is intended to provide Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Den Leaders with the information and tools they need to conduct successful den meetings. Den leaders who complete the Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos training, along with Youth Protection Training, are considered “trained” for their position.

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) This one-and-a-half day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders inter- ested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite component in addition to an overnight hands on practical. BSA’s Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the discovery of the necessary tools to help units carry on a successful camping experience. Completion of this course is mandatory for a MINIMUM OF ONE adult on a Pack overnighter.

Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training (NEW) The course will provide Scoutmasters with the basic information and tools they need to lead successful Boy Scout troops. Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters who complete this course, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, and Youth Protection Training are considered “trained” for those positions.

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Position-Specific (Role-Based) Courses (continued)

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills re- quired to obtain the First Class rank. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Boy Scout Troops, in order to be considered “trained”.

Troop Committee Challenge This course will provide the committee members of a Boy Scout troop the basic information they will need to sup- port a troop and ensure a successful boy-led troop program and becomes the course (along with Youth Protection training) troop committee members need to be considered “trained.”

Venturing Advisor Position-Specific Training The course will introduce the responsibilities, opportunities, and resources that will ensure a successful Venturing crew leadership experience.

Crew Committee Challenge—Crew Committee Position-Specific Training The Crew Committee Challenge is designed for crew committee members and becomes the course (along with the Venturing version of Youth Protection training) crew committee members need to be considered “trained.”

Chartered Organization Representative Training Each chartered organization appoints a volunteer, other than the unit leader or assistant unit leader, as its chartered organiza- tion representative to represent it as a member of the district committee and as a voting member of the local council. The primary responsibilities of the chartered organization representative are to help units be successful and to provide coordina- tion between the chartered organization and the BSA. Every chartered organization representative is encouraged to become an active, participating member of one of the district’s committees.

Advanced Training (Adult and Youth)

Wood Badge Wood Badge is here for you. This is not a Troop leader training but is designed for Cub, Scout, Varsity, and Venturing lead- ers. This course will help you better understand how all the Scouting programs tie together. It will provide you with many useful leadership tools to help enable our youth to have the best possible Scouting experience. There is no better time to attend a Wood Badge course and make a difference in your unit than when you are a Cub Scout Leader.

National Youth Leadership 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. 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.

University of Scouting This is an action-packed, fun-filled day of power learning where you choose up to six classes from our course catalog. Ses- sions are led by experienced Youth and Adult Scouters selected for their knowledge, enthusiasm, and great presentation skills. Course content may include... * Cub Scout Cooking * High Adventure Planning * Developing Effective Youth Leaders * Venturing training * GPS/Geocaching Fun * Tasty Dutch Oven Cooking * Cub Scout Adventure program * ILST and ILSC How To’s *And many, many more…….

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TRAINING

Sign up for the training you need by visiting www.glaacbsa.org/training

Training Date Training 2018

July 21-22 Leadership Laurels (Outdoor Training)

Sept. 22 Scoutmaster Position Specific

October 6-7 IOLS—Into to Outdoor Leader Skills

October 13-14 Leadership Laurels (Outdoor Training) 2019

Jan. 19-20 Leadership Laurels (Outdoor Training)

March 2 B.A.L.O.O.

March 9 Cub Scout Leader Specific

March 9 Scoutmaster Position Specific

March 16-17 IOLS—Into to Outdoor Leader Skills

April 20 Leadership Laurels (Outdoor Training)

April 27 CPR and First Aid

July 20-21 Leadership Laurels (Outdoor Training)

Sept. 7 Cub Scout Leader Specific

Oct. 12 B.A.L.O.O.

Oct. 12 CPR and First Aid

Oct. 19-20 Leadership Laurels (Outdoor Training)

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MY.SCOUTING.ORG Your one-stop shop for e-learning, event registration, rechartering and more. My.Scouting.org is your portal to access a vari- ety of Scouting resources. To create your account and access your records you must create a login and password. You will also need to input your personal BSA ID number located near the bottom of your BSA membership card.

Internet Advancement Internet Advancement is the only way to report Scout advancement. To use Internet Advancement: • Select a Unit Advancement Chair or designee. This person must have Internet connectivity and Microsoft Internet Explorer. • Gather information for advancement, including merit badge applications and advancement records with dates. • Sign into My.Scouting.org. • Click on the Advancement button on the home page. Follow the instructions in Internet Advancement to process ad- vancements and print an advancement report. Have the appropriate people sign the printed Unit advancement report and submit it to the council. You must turn in an advancement copy to the Scout Shop when you purchase advancements (badges of rank and merit badges). Save a copy for your files. Units should submit monthly reports before the end of each month, or more often if needed. In December, submit a report before the end of the month to update your Unit and council statistics.

Logging Service Hours Service is a staple of Scouting and one way we teach youth to be participating citizens of our great nation. Logging your Unit’s service hours helps you achieve Journey to Excellence recognition and helps Scouting share its impact with the com- munity. To log your service hours, visit servicehours.scouting.org. You’ll need your Unit ID number, which is the same number you use for internet recharter. If you do not have this number, please contact the Scout Service Center at 213-413- 4400.

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SCOUTBOOK LITE

BSA’s official web app, Scoutbook, is gearing up to roll out a new solution in mid-2018 that will leverage core components of the Scoutbook platform to make Internet Advancement tracking easier than ever before!

The current Internet Advancement platform will be retired and replaced by a new online tool called Scoutbook Lite.

This new application is being developed from the ground up so that unit leaders can quickly key in advancement and other key data through a sleek user interface optimized for desktop, tablet and mobile devices.

Currently, less than 10% of units use the CSV data file import feature in the current Internet Advancement platform. So, in the interest of focusing on tools that serve more Scouters, the CSV data file import will not be supported once the current Internet Advancement platform is discontinued.

Scoutbook Lite will offer optimized functions for everything found in the current Internet Advancement platform (aside from the CSV import feature).

The Scoutbook database will become the official record of advancement for the Boy Scouts of America, and we will contin- ue to work on and improve Scoutbook as our full feature application.

SCOUTBOOK

Tracking the Scouting Experience from Tiger to Eagle Scout

From the first knot tied to final hours of service performed, the Scouting experience is a journey like no other. Scoutbook ensures not a moment is missed - tracking advancement, milestone achievements and all the fun along the way.

Leaders Leading young Scouts through the many adventures Scouting has to offer is one of the most fulfilling roles in the organiza- tion. But sometimes the act of leading can get lost in the act of reporting, limiting the amount of time spent with Scouts.

Scoutbook provides access to valuable tools and resources that will help with the day-to-day management of a unit, giving every leader more of what they need most: TIME.

Parents These day, kids are busy. But parents are busier. With hectic family schedules, staying informed and connected is critical for any parent on-the-go.

Fortunately, Scoutbook provides the means to help busy parents keep track of busy Scouts.

Scouts The Scouting experience is about learning new things, discovering new talents, and having fun.

With customizable profiles and interactive features, Scoutbook puts the excitement of advancement into the hands of the Scout. They can share their success with friends and family as they progress through the program.

To learn more about Scoutbook and all it has to offer visit: https://www.scoutbook.com/

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