SESSION COURSE # COLLEGE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Den Leader For Den Leaders (3 Sessions Long). Learn the basic information to 1 1311 CUB Position Specific conduct successful den meetings. Completion required to be Training considered a Trained Den Leader or Assistant Den Leader.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Learn simple ways to 1 1112 CUB Cub Scout First Aid teach first aid to your Cubs, including the requirements from the Adventure Program. Be prepared for hands on activities!

For current and future Webelos Den Leaders (1 Session Long). Learn how to help and inspire your Webelos to earn the highest 1 1113 CUB Arrow of Light 411 Cub Scout rank and keep them motivated all the way until crossover to Scouts BSA.

Cubmaster and For Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters (3 Sessions Long). Assistant Learn the basic information you need to conduct successful pack 1 1314 CUB Cubmaster meetings. Completion required to be considered a Trained Position Specific Cubmaster or Assistant Cubmaster. Training

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Plan and carry out a Pack Meetings lively pack meeting that’s fun and involves everyone. Add 1 1115 CUB with Pizzazz enthusiasm with songs, skits, cheers, games, costumes, props, and clever run-ons.

How to Create For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Discover techniques to Positive and create positive, active and constructive Den and Pack Meetings. 1 1116 CUB Constructive Den Encourage good behavior, participation, attendance and fun and Pack through structured, pro active planning. Meetings

Engaging Your For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Learn ways to inspire 1 1117 CUB Parents in Cub your parents to volunteer in your dens and pack committee. Scouting For Scoutmasters/ASM, Committee (1 Session Long). Baden First Class Scout in Powell considered a First Class Scout trained. Get ideas on how to 1 1122 BSA 12 to 18 Months keep your Scouts on task and help them be a First Class Scout in 12 to 18 months.

For all Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Every Scout and Leader should be recognized for their accomplishments. Learn how to Courts of Honors make these recognitions meaningful and memorable with help on 1 1123 BSA and Ceremonies preparing Courts of Honor and ceremonies including neckerchief ceremonies when a scout enters a troop, or a special ceremony for scouts aging out.

For Scoutmasters/ASM, MB Counselors, Scouts (1 Session Long). Let's Get Cooking - Cooking Merit Badge became Eagle Required in 2010 and the 1 1124 BSA Cooking MB in requirements have changed several times. Learn ways to Troop Program incorporate the Merit Badge into your Troop program and outings.

For Cubmasters, Webelos Den Leaders, SM, ASM (1 Session Long). Many times, the transition from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA is Adults harder on a scout's parents than on the scout. In this course, we 1 1125 BSA Transitioning to will focus on ways to make the transition easier for Mom & Dad. Scouts BSA The more the parents understand the Scouts BSA program the more likely you are to retain scouts and increase your volunteer base in your unit.

For all Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Be one of the first in the nation to learn about how a Scout can incorporate 21st century 1 1126 BSA Service Projects technology like drone or KAP technology to map areas or track wildlife as a conservation service project. See hornadayaward.org to learn more about this program.

For current or future Den Chiefs (3 Sessions Long). What is a den chief and how can a den chief help a Cub Scout den "go and Den Chief Training 1 1327 BSA grow." This is a hands on course for prospective den chiefs to (For Youth) fulfill the Leadership requirements for their Scout rank advancement. Every Cub Scout needs a trained Den Chief.

Scoutmaster and For new SM/ASM (5 Sessions Long). Basic training needed for Assistant anyone taking the SM/ASM position in a troop. Learn the 1 1528 BSA Scoutmaster important fundamentals of the job and how training can improve Position Specific your Troop. Training For Scouts BSA Youth Leaders (3 Sessions Long). This course will teach Scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and how to effectively reach success in that role. It is intended to help ILST - Introduction Scouts in leadership positions within their troop understand their to Leadership responsibilities and to equip them with organizational and 1 1329 BSA Skills for Troops leadership skills to fulfill those responsibilities. Completion of ILST (For Youth) is a prerequisite for Scouts to participate in the more advanced leadership courses National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE). It is also required to participate in a Kodiak Challenge Trek.

For Adult Leaders and Youth Crew Presidents (6 Sessions Long). "Every Venturer deserves a trained leader". This is REQUIRED training for Advisors and Associate Advisors who have not taken Leader position specific training. Youth crew presidents are encouraged Specific Training - 1 1631 VEN to attend this course as well. Learn more about the Venturing VLST (For Adults program -- organization and leadership, awards, and and Youth) advancement. Bring back new and exciting program ideas to your Crew. Course will share some training time with VEN 1632 when syllabus material overlaps.

For all Venturing Youth and Adult Leaders (6 Sessions Long). ILSC is the first course in the series of leadership training offered to Venturers. Learn about crew organization, vision and values, servant leadership, and core skills (communication, planning, Introduction to teaching, team development). Completion of ILSC is a prerequisite Leadership Skills for Venturers to participate in the more advanced leadership 1 1632 VEN for Crews - ILSC courses, including Kodiak, National Youth Leadership (For Adults and Training (NYLT) and National Advanced Youth Leadership Youth) Experience (NAYLE). Course will also include Goal Setting and Time Management training (required for Discovery Award), as well as Mentoring training (required for ).

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Before a BSA group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, at least one adult Safe Swim leader must have completed Safe Swim Defense training. The 1 1141 OUT Defense material covered is the same as the online course, done live. On completion, each adult will get an SSD card, and be registered as Trained in SSD.

For all Scouters (1 Session Long). Do you really know gear? How do you pick the right sleeping bag? What is the difference with 1 1142 OUT Gear 101 water purifiers? Will this tent work? Course will discuss characteristics of primary gear and what to look for and consider.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Explore the wonders of snow camping. Course will provide an introduction to the basics 1 1143 OUT Snow Camping of snow camping, how to do it, safety concerns and suitable locations. For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). This back to the basics course covers the knowledge required to use a map and compass and the skills needed for the Second Class rank advancement. 1 1144 OUT Orienteering Teaches the essential techniques for effective navigation while trekking, and a necessary survival skill when the use of a GPS just won't do. Course is also good for Webelos Leaders.

For older Scouts and all Adults (3 Sessions Long). This course provides an in depth introduction to Leave No Trace (LNT) and Outdoor Ethics (OE). The course is structured around the seven principles of LNT including the relationships between Tread Lightly!, LNT and OE. A mix of lecture and hands-on activities will Outdoor Ethics help participants understand the importance of Outdoor Ethics in 1 1345 OUT 101 (For Youth the Scouting program and includes where to find additional and Adults) resources. It is particularly valuable for Outdoor Ethics Guides and for Leaders coaching OE Guides who have not yet completed the 17-hour Leave No Trace trainer course. Completion of this course qualifies a person to conduct Outdoor Ethics activities including those needed for the Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award.

For all Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). How do units "Do a Good Turn Daily?" Why do we do it? What are some examples of Community 1 1151 CED community service? What kinds of service are appropriate for Service Cubs, Scouts and Venturers? Come to this session for new ideas and to share what your unit does.

For all Adults (2 Sessions Long). What is CERT and how it relates to you, your Troop and your community. How to get started in preparing yourself and your home for emergencies from A to Z, Introduction to with a perspective from top to bottom preparedness for all CERT (Community emergencies. Get ready for responding after a disaster hits by Emergency making your home hazmat and utility safe and making your own 1 1252 CED Response Team) kit. Introduction to the Incident Command System also known as and Emergency the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and Preparedness National Incident Management System (NIMS). Learn the components to the system and what they are assigned to do so that a mission can be accomplished with a plan, organization, and accountability.

For all Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). How to utilize the variety Unit 1 1153 CED of today’s communication methods to make the most impact Communication within your Pack, Troop or Crew. For Youth and Adults (6 Sessions Long). If you are a Council, District or Unit trainer, you need this course! Trainer's EDGE is designed to “train the trainer” on behaviors and resources while offering hands-on experience in methods and media. You will have Trainer's EDGE the opportunity to be in front of the group and receive positive 1 1654 CED (For Youth & and caring feedback that will help you improve your skills as a Adults) trainer. Trainer's EDGE is required training for all Wood Badge and NYLT staff (Youth and Adults), and is the perfect course to "train the trainer" how to plan, organize and deliver an effective presentation.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Exploring.... Do Scouts and Scouters know this word or phrase? What does it have to do with scouting in general? Could Venturers and 1 1155 CED Exploring 101 Scouts still work on advancement and be an Explorer at the same time? Career interests? How does Exploring meet and address these concerns and questions?

For all leaders (Youth and Adult) (3 Session Long). This is hands-on skills training that prepares you to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. It also teaches the skills and knowledge American Red needed to provide care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest 1 1356 CED Cross CPR/AED through the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). The certification lasts for two years starting the day of the course. There is no First Aid training with this course. ($10 additional fee due at course)

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Wondering how to implement STEM in your unit, be it a Pack, a Troop, or a Crew? We will show how units across the Council are doing just that. We 1 1157 CED STEM-in-a-BOX will demonstrate the STEM-in-a-BOX that will assist leaders in bringing STEM to their units. Learn to stop fearing STEM and love it!

How to get your For Adult Leaders using SCOUTBOOK administratively and Key 3 (1 unit up and Session Long). Introduction to the BSA-supported software for 1 1158 CED running on tracking scout advancement, communications, calendar, and SCOUTBOOK more.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Learn to teach safe knife use and carving to your Cubs - requirements for Bear and 2 2112 CUB Whittling Chip Arrow of Light. Please bring a pocketknife and sharpening stone if you can.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). The Adventure Cub Scout Program has swimming requirements for every rank. Come learn 2 2113 CUB Aquatics what every Cub Scout leader needs to know before doing aquatic adventures. For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Course will provide Pinewood Derbies, helpful pointers on planning and running successful pinewood 2 2115 CUB Rockets, and derbies, space derbies, and rain gutter regattas. You'll get sample Regattas competition rules, awards, and tips to make your next derby and regatta the highlight of the Cub Scout year.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). What a Cub Leader 2 2116 CUB Cub Scouting 101 needs to know that you didn't know was important. Actionable advice on how to be a better Cub Leader.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). No more pencils, no Summertime more books, no more teacher's dirty looks! But that doesn't mean 2 2117 CUB Scouting and Cub Scouting has to take a vacation too. Learn about Day Camp Daycamp 411 and use the time off to have fun and keep everyone advancing. Don't forget the Summertime Pack Award!

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). We will provide you All Hands on STEM with the materials to escape from Alcatraz in style. This will be a for Cub Scouts - hands-on STEM experience where leaders will learn how to put on 2 2118 CUB Building a Bridge a STEM event for a Pack or a Den. You will come away with many to Alcatraz more ideas that will excite and engage your Cub Scouts and Webelos.

LDS Units Transition to 2 2121 BSA For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). NEW 2019. An overview of the Scouts BSA BSA and LDS timeline, guidelines, goals, and methods for LDS Transition in 2019. Program

Senior Patrol For SM/ASM (1 Session Long). Learn meeting planning and tips on Leader, Patrol how to communicate with your SPL and PLC. Want to make those 2 2122 BSA Leader's Council, PLC's more effective? Want to make your troop a more scout run and the unit? This is the place for you! Scoutmaster

For all Scouters (2 Sessions Long). This course is designed to provide Assistant Scoutmasters with training beyond the basics Role of the ASM - 2 2223 BSA taught in SM/ASM Position Specific Training. Learn what roles Beyond the Basics ASM's play in troops and how they can help plan outings, lead scouts, and help both behind the scenes and out in front.

For all Scouters (2 Sessions Long). This course covers the basics of Basics of Dutch 2 2224 BSA Dutch Oven cooking. Learn how to care for and cook in a Dutch Oven Cooking Oven. For all Scouters (1 Session Long). This class is intended to help Scouts with leaders become familiar with scouts with special needs. Our Special Needs in experienced instructors will share ideas about advancement, 2 2125 BSA the Scouts BSA behavior, abilities, discipline, parent participation, outings, and Program consider limitations associated in working with scouts with special needs.

For all Scouts BSA Leaders (1 Session Long). High level overview of the Scouts BSA program, from Scout to Eagle, and everything in 2 2126 BSA Scouts BSA 101 between. Provides a complete view of the components, vision and purpose of the Scouts BSA program.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). From BB guns and bows and arrows to rifles and black powder. Get an orientation to the 2 2141 OUT Shooting Sports Council's Shooting Sports Committee's events, and how to incorporate Shooting Sports into your Unit's Program.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Beyond merit badges the BSA offers multiple awards for outdoor experiences from Historic 2 2142 OUT Outdoor Awards Trails to Paddleboarding. Learn about all the awards and their requirements to provide your unit other goals to shoot for.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Hiking is a lot more fun when you can walk easily. Lightweight backpacking teaches you Lightweight 2 2143 OUT how to pare down your load so that you still have everything you Backpacking need for the trail, in a setup that weighs less than you would think possible.

For all Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). You have one in your car, GPS Technology but do you need one in the woods? How to use them, what to look 2 2144 OUT for Hiking for in a Scout friendly unit (along with tips on how do you teach scouts to use them).

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). NEW 2019. Going to Summer Camp is very important in the Scouts BSA program. One Importance of 2 2146 OUT full week of summer camp is equivalent to a couple of months of Summer Camps troop meetings. This course will cover the key benefits of summer camp and how those benefits help your scout advance.

Resources to Keep For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Let us help you keep the 2 2151 CED Adult Leaders adults in your program active. Learn ways to recruit, train, Active recognize, and retain parents. For all Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Join us for a structured discussion on how we can all work together to create more open, Creating Inclusive welcoming, and inclusive environments in Scouting. This class will 2 2153 CED & Welcome be run by a core volunteer with Scouts for Equality, an Environments organization that advocates for a fully inclusive Scouting movement.

SCOUTBOOK for For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). NEW 2019. This course will 2 2158 CED Merit Badge cover the basic tips and general usage of Scoutbook for Merit Counselors Badge Counselors.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Learn the basic wood carving cuts and make a nifty tie slide. This course will teach you Woodcarving 3 3112 CUB how to show older Cub Scouts how to safely whittle and carve. Basics Class size will be limited to 15 and a donation for materials is encouraged.

Transition to For Webelos Den Leaders (1 Session Long). How to locate a troop, 3 3113 CUB Scouts BSA what questions to ask, and how to know if it’s a good fit.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Tips and tricks for Cub Scouts and conducting joint activities together -- Pack Camping, Webelos 3 3115 CUB Scouts BSA Activities, Joint Hikes, Scouts in Scouts BSA teaching Cub Scouts, & Working Together Den Meetings.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Simple and easy recipes to prepare with Cub Scouts, whether in the kitchen or 3 3116 CUB Cub Grub outdoors. Includes a discussion on basic food and kitchen safety, outdoor safety, and practical tips.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Come learn techniques Pack Recruiting and strategies that will help your pack succeed in recruiting. 3 3117 CUB and Retention Successful recruiting is not a one-time event, but a year-round effort.

For SM/ASM/Committee (1 Session Long). Each rank advancement ends with a Board of Review (BOR) to make sure the Scout has completed the requirements. But the BOR is so much more; it is a tool to track the Scouts progress and guide for the 3 3121 BSA Board of Review future as well as a tool for the committee to see how well the troop is functioning. This session will help you know the full purpose of the BOR, how to conduct one, what questions to ask (and not to ask), and how to make it a useful tool for your unit. For all Scouters (1 Session Long). Learn how to utilize all of the Maximizing Troop positions of responsibility in your troop. From Senior Patrol Leader 3 3122 BSA Positions of all the way down to Assistant Patrol Leader and from Scribe to Responsibility Webmaster, learn how to get those leaders engaged and contributing to your troop.

Scouts BSA For all Scouters (1 Session Long). All scouts can advance, no Advancement for matter what their level of ability. This class is intended to help 3 3125 BSA Scouts with leaders become familiar with special advancement requirements Special Needs for scouts with special needs.

Co-Educational For all Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). NEW 2019. With the 3 3126 BSA Considerations in inclusion of family Scouting find out how to "be prepared" for co- Family Scouting educational activities to support all participants and leaders.

For All Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Add water sport activities Watersports to your Troop Propgram: Kayakaing, Canoeing, Sailing, Paddle 3 3141 OUT (Program Board, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding. Course covers Watersports Opportunities) Safety, Equipment, and how to introduce into your program. Existing Watersports programs and services will also be covered.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). From the oceans to the Camping in mountains to the deserts, you can find every type of camping 3 3142 OUT Northern experience there is somewhere in California. Learn about your California next new favorite campsite!

For Scouts BSA, Varsity, and Venturing Leaders (1 Session Long). Introduction to 3 3143 OUT Backpacking can be enjoyable for scout(er)s of all ages. Learn how Backpacking to ease them into becoming self-sufficient in the wilderness.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and other navigational Geocaching - techniques to hide and seek containers called geocaches, 3 3144 OUT Hidden anywhere in the world. This is an introductory course on the Adventures Geocaching merit badge, which creates an opportunity to get out in nature, practice navigational skills, and perfect the principles of Leave No Trace.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). What is one way you can help your scouts with the Twelfth Point of the Scout Law? Come Religious Emblem learn about the religious emblem programs and how they can 3 3151 CED Program help your scouts explore their faith. Local experts will present an overview of various faith programs and answer your specific questions about this way to support your scouts. For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Come learn about moulage and the role it plays in CERT and other emergency preparedness 3 3152 CED Moulage Rouge trainings. Some lucky "volunteer" will be used as "demonstration". (Though no actual scouter will be harmed in the session...)

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). The values of Scouting make it clear that bullying cannot be tolerated. Scouting leaders Practicing Advice have a unique opportunity to teach respect and acceptance of 3 3153 CED and Discussion to others. This presentation created by the BSA in conjunction with Eliminate Bullying the US Department of Health and Human Services can be used by individuals or in a group setting to help our members and families learn more about preventing bullying in Scouting.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Come learn about Sea Scouts! For over 100 years Sea Scouting has promoted better citizenship and improved members’ boating skills through instruction and practice in water safety, boating skills, outdoor, 3 3155 CED SeaScout 101 social, service experiences, and knowledge of our maritime heritage. MDSC's very own S.S.S. Albatross (Ship 72 in Martinez) was selected as the 2012 National Flagship in honor of Sea Scouting's 100th Anniversary

For all OA Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). NEW 2019. This course OA and Scouts BSA will cover the policy changes, starting the February 1st 2019, to 3 3157 CED For The Future OA National membership along with changes to National OA ceremonies.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). NEW 2019. This course will Advanced cover advancement tips for those who are already using 3 3158 CED SCOUTBOOK SCOUTBOOK and want to learn some add-on tools and Tricks reporting tools they can use in their Units.

For current and future Tiger Den Leaders (1 Session Long). How to Tiger Den Leader 4 4111 CUB use the Tiger Adventure Program, den organization, how to share 411 the load among den parents, and tips to make your meetings fun.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Learn about the Beyond the Basic Outdoor Activity Award, BSA Family Award, Outdoor Ethics Award, 4 4112 CUB Cub Scout Awards Emergency Preparedness Award, and others that can enhance your program. For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). NEW 2019. Now that you have learned the "basics" of whittling, this course will go into Advanced 4 4113 CUB more advanced techniques on shaping and detailing. The Whittling instructor will focus on using advanced wood carving skills to give three dimensional depth to the carved/whittled wood.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Looking for ideas on fun places to take your Cub Scouts and how to tie them to Cub scOUTINGS 4 4114 CUB advancement? Information on council camps, car camping, turn- (Where to Go) key overnight programs, segment patch hiking programs, fishing, museums, sporting events, aquariums, and much more.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Are your scouts quiet Fun Songs, Cheers, as bumps on a log at Den Meetings, Pack Meetings, and 4 4115 CUB and Yells Campouts? Introduce songs, cheers and yells to awaken their inner-scout spirit!

For all Committee Members (2 Sessions Long). Learn the basic information to support a pack and conduct a successful pack Pack Committee 4 4217 CUB program. Completion required to be considered a Trained Pack Challenge Committee Chair, Committee Member, Pack Trainer, or Parent Coordinator.

For all Scout BSA Leaders (2 Sessions Long). This two-session course is highly interactive, involving case studies to illustrate Advancement in various real-life aspects of the advancement process in a troop. 4 4221 BSA Troops Special emphasis is placed on how advancement achieves the aims of Scouting and on the roles various adults play in the process.

For Scoutmasters/ASM, Committee, Venture Adult & Youth Leaders, NYLT/WB Staff, Commissioners (1 Session Training Junior Long). Every SCOUT deserves a trained leader. This goes for 4 4122 BSA Leaders Using your SPL, Patrol Leaders, and other youth leaders as well. Learn ILST/NYLT how ILST (Introductions to Leadership Skills for Troops) and NYLT (National Youth Leader Training) can get your unit and scouts "performing".

For Scoutmasters/ASM & Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). What is the difference between a unit’s informal “Eagle Mentor” role and Eagle Scout an official, trained Eagle Coach? Take this in-person BSA training 4 4123 BSA Service Project that will enable you to serve as a Council-approved Eagle Scout Coach Training Service Project Coach helping youth achieve Scouting’s highest rank.

For all Scouters (1 Session Long). Basic Outdoor cooking at its Cooking Outdoors best! Learn the shortcuts and tricks of the trade. Some basic 4 4124 BSA Using Alternate methods and some cool tricks for cooking in the outdoors. Methods Teaching outdoor cooking and making it fun is putting the OUTING in Scouting. For all adult Leaders (1 Session Long). NEW 2019. There are many awards available to scouters from around the world. This International 4 4125 BSA course will cover some of the various programs and adventures Scouting Awards from different scouting countries and the awards/patches associated with those programs and adventures.

For all Scouters (1 Session Long). Looking for a fun project to keep your Scouts motivated? Come to this hands-on class where you learn how to make different projects out of paracord. Learn how 4 4126 BSA Fun with Paracord to make a snake knot and turn it into a lanyard. How about a paracord keychain or bracelet? Paracord and accessories provided.

For current or future Den Chiefs (3 Sessions Long). What is a den chief and how can a den chief help a Cub Scout den "go and Den Chief Training 4 4327 BSA grow." This is a hands on course for prospective den chiefs to (For Youth) fulfill the Leadership requirements for their Scout rank advancement. Every Cub Scout needs a trained Den Chief.

For all adult Leaders (1 Session Long). The Troop Committee is Running Effective the machine that keeps every troop running. Learn how the Troop 4 4129 BSA Committee Committee can make your Troop run like a Ferarri. Learn about Meetings meeting skills, assigning roles, training, and much more.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Safety Afloat is also required for those taking Scouts on the water. It was developed to promote boating and boating safety and to set standards for safe 4 4141 OUT Safety Afloat unit activity afloat. The material covered is the same as the online course, done live. On completion, each adult will get a Safety Afloat card, and be registered as Trained.

For all Scouters (1 Session Long). Let’s get them out there catching fish! The steps to take in preparing for and executing a Fishing - Add it To 4 4142 OUT successful fishing adventure, resources to tap within the unit and Your Program local community as well as locations for fishing inside the Council’s boundaries and beyond.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Pop Tarts for breakfast? NO! Your trail diet needs to be healthy, easily packed, easily 4 4143 OUT Portable Feast cooked, and good to eat. Learn how to choose and prepare food for your 50-miler that will make dinner something to look forward to.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Come and learn about the MDSC Camp master plans for enhancement and improvements to Camp 4 4144 OUT Master Planning Wolfeboro and Camp Herms. The course provides a detailed look Update at existing plans as well as the opportunities all scouters have to help bring this to fruition. For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Outdoor Ethics is an umbrella term for Leave No Trace, Tread Lightly! and Wildland Ethics. This class is an introduction and overview of Outdoor Ethics: what is it; where to go for information; how to learn, earn, Outdoor Ethics 4 4145 OUT and teach others to earn the Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award; Awareness Award and how to begin to implement Outdoor Ethics in your unit program. This course satisfies one of four requirements for the Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award. Recommend also taking Class #6145, Outdoor Ethics Unit Camping.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). "A Scout is Reverent" is the twelfth point of the Scout Law. How can you support your scouts Scout Worship in fulfilling this? Come learn about Interfaith Worship Services, 4 4151 CED Services including how to help organize trail side opportunities, utilize the role of the Chaplain and Chaplain's Aide, and find resources available to adults and youth For all leaders (youth and adult)—Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing (1 Session Long). The Scouting program can involve some level of risk, especially strenuous ones like 50-mile hikes. If BSA Health and activity leaders are attentive to safety concerns and spend some 4 4152 CED Safety time in preparing for possible mishaps, they can minimize unpleasant experiences. Learn how to avoid hazards, both administrative and experiential.

Chartered For Chartered Organization Reps and Executive Officers (2 Organization Sessions Long). The two-session course will be one-half 4 4253 CED Representative presentation and one-half answers to your specific questions. Position-Specific Come ready to share one question or issue you’d like to strengthen Training in your current unit.

For all Scout leaders (1 Session Long). Recommended courses of action for making your District-sponsored event successful. This How to Run a 4 4155 CED session focuses on the logistical and planning considerations District Event needed to provide safety, excitement and fun to Day Camps, Webelos Weekends, Camporees, etc.

For all Leaders (Youth and Adult) (3 Session Long). This is hands- on skills training that prepares you to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. It also teaches the skills and knowledge American Red needed to provide care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest 4 4356 CED Cross CPR/AED through the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). The certification lasts for two years starting the day of the course. There is no First Aid training with this course. ($10 additional fee due at course)

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). The Nova & Supernova Awards, how to make them happen in your unit, what you need to 4 4157 CED STEM Nuts & Bolts know, how to do it right, include everyone in the process, and avoid any surprises (or at least fewer surprises). How to get your For Adult Leaders using SCOUTBOOK administratively and Key 3 (1 unit up and Session Long). Introduction to the BSA-supported software for 4 4158 CED running on tracking scout advancement, communications, calendar, and SCOUTBOOK more.

For current and future Wolf Den Leaders (1 Session Long). Learn Wolf Den Leader 5 5111 CUB about the Wolf Adventure Program, ways to help your scouts 411 advance, and tips to make your meetings fun.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Leave No Trace and Outdoor Ethics for the Outdoor Code. Enjoy the outdoors while keeping it beautiful 5 5112 CUB Cubs and clean. Requirements for the Outdoor Ethics Award will be covered.

For current and future Lion Guides (1 Session Long). An 5 5113 CUB Lion Guide 411 introduction to the Lion program and an overview of the fun activities you'll be doing with them.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Basic knots for Wolf, 5 5114 CUB Cub Scout Knots Bear & Webelos ranks. How to tie them, what they are used for, and games using them.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Course will discuss fire Cub Campfire safety and campfire program planning, elements of a successful For Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). NEW 2019. For Cub Scouts, this course is designed to give information on all the Duty to God programs available5115 for Cub ScoutsCUB from Tigers through Webelos. This will cover awards and fun activities to do that are age appropriate and educational. Programs campfire program, organizing the program, available resources, and campfire program ideas.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Opening and closing Ceremonies to ceremonies to get you started with a bang, rank advancement 5 5116 CUB Celebrate ceremonies, including Arrow of Light and Crossovers/Bridging, and more!

For Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). NEW 2019. For Cub Scouts, this course is designed to give information on all the Duty Cub Scouts - Duty 5 5118 CUB to God programs available for Cub Scouts from Tigers through to God Webelos. This will cover awards and fun activities to do that are age appropriate and educational. For Scoutmasters/ASMs, Committee, Venturing Advisors (1 Session Long). Keeping the OUTING in Scouting is essential. Learn how to Planning a Safe make every outing a success, how to give effective advice to youth 5 5122 BSA Outing planners, and the adult aspects of outing safety with an emphasis on BSA's "Guide to Safe Scouting". Learn what training is required for specific outings.

For all Scouters (1 Session Long). Come to a fun class on the making and wearing of neckerchief slides. Make a woggle or 5 5123 BSA Neckerchief Slides Turks head slide. Use PVC pipe. Carve a neckerchief slide, and see lots of examples.

For all Scouters (1 Session Long). In this class you will learn about Incorporating the usefulness of gadgets and the uselessness of modern 5 5124 BSA Electronics in electronics. What is the BSA policy? How have they embraced Program electronics from the Jamboree, to a home troop campout, to a SPOT device on a 50 miler.

For all Scouters (1 Session Long). NEW 2019. There are many Taking Scouts on opportunities to take scouts on international trips, learn about International 5 5125 BSA other cultures and see new things. This course will cover various Events on a activities and travel you can do with scouts and not break the Budget bank.

For all Scouters (1 Session Long). What is the mission of the , and how can OA youth bring their leadership How to Use OA 5 5126 BSA experience back to the troop. The OA helps to engage older youth Youth in Your Unit in the program with ceremony and service and keep them active in your unit.

For all Scouters (1 Session Long). Come learn about activities, programs, and awards other than ranks and merit badges . Learn how you can plan fun outings so that you earn special awards BSA Programs Off 5 5129 BSA without even realizing it. Programs such as the Jamboree on the the Beaten Path Air/Internet, Emergency Preparedness BSA, Leave No Trace Achievement Award, International Spirit Award, and others make great foundations for outings, troop meetings, and events.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). From Northern Tier, to Florida Seabase, the Summit and on to Philmont, the BSA offers BSA National High high adventure base programs. This panel discussion and question 5 5141 OUT Adventure Camps forum will provide information around each of the bases and (Panel Discussion) answer any question you have about program, application and planning.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). An experienced Female backpacker, trek leader, and Scouter will discuss issues and 5 5142 OUT Considerations in considerations for women, both youth and adult, when planning a the Outdoors trek. Personal topics and issues facing the unit will be covered. For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Course will cover locations Hiking in Northern to hike in Northern California as well as considerations to make 5 5143 OUT California when planning a hike. Class will also cover hiking programs such as Highlander and Rim Rover.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Scouting's rarest award and we are working to change that. This class is an introduction and overview about the William T. Hornaday Award. Each project Hornaday chosen is assigned a professional to create an awareness about 5 5144 OUT Conservation the purpose and how to make a future impact. We have projects Service and Award available for Cub Packs, Scout Troops, Venturers, Crews, Wood Badge tickets, and Adult Scouters. Did you know that a Hornaday conservation project makes a great Eagle Scout project? Double dip and earn them both with one project.

For all Cub Scout, Scout BSA, Varsity, and Venturing Leaders (1 Outdoor Ethics Session Long). Leave No Trace must become a way of life for all 5 5145 OUT Games and Scouts and Scouters, but learning about it should be fun. This class Activities will demonstrate games and activities that can liven up your program while providing on-going LNT awareness training.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). This course will cover the Cyberchip requirements for different ages and provide resources 5 5152 CED Cyberchip to aid in covering this timely material. Course includes practice examples on how to age-appropriately teach your scouts what they need to complete rank advancement requirements

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Does your Troop or Pack dread fundraising and tracking money? Well dread no more. If you’re looking for some good advice to make figuring out how much to fundraise, how much dues to charge and how to keep track of it all, then this is the class for you. Together we will do the 5 5155 CED Unit Finances finances for a fictional troop from beginning to end: building a budget, how much to raise, how to track the money for the troop & individual scouts and reporting to leadership and parents. You’ll walk out of this class armed with the knowledge your troop or pack needs to pay for a great day in Scouting!

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). NEW 2019. This course will SCOUTBOOK for 5 5158 CED cover how a leader can navigate and use SCOUTBOOK in their Leaders Units.

For current and future Bear Den Leaders (1 Session Long). Learn Bear Den Leader 6 6111 CUB about the Bear Adventure Program, ways to help 411 your scouts advance, and tips to make your meetings fun. For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Basic chemistry using Chemistry for 6 6112 CUB common household items to amaze, delight and educate your Cubs Cubs.

For current and future Webelos Den Leaders (1 Session Long). Webelos Den 6 6113 CUB Learn about the Webelos Adventure Program, ways to help Leader 411 your scouts advance, and tips to make your meetings fun.

Camping with For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Learn how we go 6 6114 CUB Cubs …and Their camping the Cub Scout way! What is BALOO? Where do we go? Families How do we plan? A Pack campout puts the “Outing in Scouting”.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Learn activities and Team Building for 6 6115 CUB den organization to get scouts starting to work together and Cub Scouts succeed.

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Cub Scouting is for Cubs with Special every boy and girl. Learn easy to use, highly effective strategies 6 6116 CUB Needs to help scouts who are mostly visual learners or starting to learn English to pay attention, understand, and remember.

For all Committee Members (1 Session Long). Packs don’t run by Pack themselves. There are lots to do behind the scenes! What makes 6 6117 CUB Administration "G.R.E.A.T." packs succeed? Growth, Resources, Events, Activities and Training. Come and see how!

For all Cub Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). Games for large 6 6118 CUB Games for Cubs groups of people suitable for pack meetings & outings, as well as small group games ideal for den meetings.

For all Scouters (1 Session Long). This class focuses on the process of Scouts BSA advancement, especially from Life rank to Eagle Eagle Scout Scout. Included will be discussion of the unit, district and council 6 6121 BSA Planning responsibilities, the Eagle Scout project process, and adult support for the Eagle candidate (advisors and mentors), importance of good record keeping, and the Eagle Scout board of review. For SM/ASM (1 Session Long). Counseling is one of the most important skills for any Leader, so much so that Scoutmasters must do it each time a Scout advances in the Scoutmaster Scoutmaster 6 6122 BSA Conference. But counseling should not be restricted to just the Conferences Scoutmaster Conference; there are many opportunities to help our scouts grow. This course will help any leader make conferences effective and meaningful.

For SM/ASM, Venturing Youth and Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Build patrol spirit and strong teams through the use of Scout Team Building 6 6123 BSA Games: Tips for Leaders to help Scouts create Patrol Spirit (build a Games team) and achieve Baden Powell's goal of Scout-led Troops: FUN WITH A PURPOSE!

For Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters/ASMs, Venturing Youth & Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Learn the basics of Campfire planning, what to include, how to put one on. 6 6124 BSA Campfire Planning Learn resources for Stunts, Skits, Songs and how to plan a campfire that POPS, Sizzles, is fun, memorable and is achievable -- come learn how!

For all Adults (1 Session Long). Basic training and more Merit Badge information for all Merit Badge Counselors. This session will give 6 6125 BSA Counselor pointers on the mechanics of counseling and motivating your Training Scouts to the successful completion of a merit badge. Learn the BSA rules and guidelines for merit badge counselors.

For Scouters (1 Session Long). NEW 2019. Come learn about World Jamboree 6 6126 BSA 2019 World Jamboree and an overview of future Jamborees, 2019 and Beyond where they are, and how to sign up.

For Scoutmasters/ASMs, Committee (1 Session Long). How to turn that mountain of forms into a useful tool for managing your unit Scouting in the 6 6128 BSA effectively. How to do easy unit recordkeeping and use software Cloud such as TroopMaster, Scoutbook, Troop Web Host, and the cloud for storage.

For all Scouts BSA Leaders (1 Session Long). This will be a hands-on All Hands on STEM experience where leaders will take flight on a Supernova for Scouts BSA - adventure. You will challenge yourself and other leaders to see 6 6129 BSA Folding Flights of who can build the perfect paper airplane. By the end of this Fancy session, leaders will come away with another tool in their arsenal of ideas to engage Scouts ages 11 to 17.

For all Venturing Youth and Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). High level overview of the Venturing program. Provides a complete 5 6133 VEN Venturing 101 view of the structure, vision and purpose of the Venturing program. For Scout BSA, Varsity, and Venturing Leaders (1 Session Long). Cycling in Getting out on the road with the Scouts takes more than a bike 6 6141 OUT Northern and an air pump. Learn the essentials of planning your bike trek, California where to go, what equipment you'll need, how to condition your trekkers for the long hills.

For Scout BSA, Varsity, and Venturing Leaders (1 Session Long). A hands-on experience that will teach participants how easy fly- fishing can be with a Tenkara rod. This method of fly-fishing has been practiced in Japan for centuries. A long telescoping rod, a 12 Fly Fishing Made 6 6142 OUT to 15-foot length of line and an artificial fly are all you need to Easy catch fish. The simplicity will amaze you. It’s ideal for beginners and experienced fishermen alike whether on high adventure treks, weekend outings or anytime fishing is possible. Come join the fun. Class size will be limited to 8.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Take the steps beyond day Backpacking hikes. This course focuses on trails for short to longer term 6 6143 OUT Where to Go overnight backpacking trips. Course covers trail suggestions and selections, permit requirements, and safety considerations.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). From individaul scouting project to units ongoing association with land agencies and Conservation 6 6144 OUT community groups, this course focuses on how to incorporate Projects Conservation Projects into your unit program. Types of projects as well as partner organizations will be covered.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Learn practical ways to implement Outdoor Ethics in your unit camping program, and an opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of camping activities. Everyone knows not to litter, but what about transporting firewood Outdoor Ethics 6 6145 OUT or weed seeds? How can you minimize food waste and what do Unit Camping you do with it? These and other important camping issues will be discussed so that you can better plan for a successful trip. This course satisfies one of four requirements for the Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award. Recommend also taking session 4145.

For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). Does your unit spend a lot of time getting the proper signatures on youth application forms? Do you need to make a special trip to the council office to drop off Online 6 6151 CED youth applications? Learn ways to streamline your recruiting and Registration registration process. Lessen the paper trail. Optimize your recruiting efforts and increase your membership by keeping track of interested parents from a recruiting event to youth registration.

Using District or Council For all Scout Leaders (1 Session Long). "What is a Commissioner Commissioner and what do they do? How can a Commissioner help my unit? Who 6 6153 CED Resources to is my Unit Commissioner and how can I find him or her?" This better your Unit session will answer these questions and more. For all Adult Leaders (1 Session Long). How to use a unit website as an effective tool for recruiting, troop information, links, communication, event registration, etc. Learn some of the 6 6155 CED Unit Websites "Don'ts" and why a "Members Only" section is important. This is NOT a lesson on how to build a website or use services like WordPress.

For all advancement chairs, and leaders overseeing Scout through SCOUTBOOK for First Class ranks (1 Session Long). NEW 2019. This course will 6 6158 CED Unit Advancement cover how to administer rank and advancement reports and unit Chairs advancement tracking.