Every Boy Deserves a Trained Leader!!
Adult leaders in Troop 567 are required to achieve the Trained designation. 100% trained leadership at both the Committee and Uniformed Staff levels!
Training is an essential element of Troop 567. We believe that our scouts benefit from a fully trained staff. With the goals of delivering successfully on the Promise of Scouting we see no other way to ensure we keep this promise than by being 100% trained. Further, we encourage and will frequently subsidizes our leaders when they pursue advanced BSA training.
The following training is required:
Youth Protection Training
Youth Protection Training is the required first step for any new volunteer in any Scouting position and must be completed at the time of registration and before he or she meets with any youth member.
Registration with Troop 567 and annual renewal for any BSA adult position requires completion of Youth Protection Training (YPT) every two (2) years. Those individuals not meeting these YPT criteria will not have their annual registration renewed.
Fast Start: Boy Scouting
Fast start is the next step for any new volunteer and is to be delivered immediately after a new leader registers and before he or she meets with any youth member.
Fast Start is available to all persons interested in the Scouting program and is required for any direct contact leader to achieve fully trained status. This training is not designed to replace Basic Leader Training, but rather to provide you with a quick introduction and overview of the program.
This is Scouting:
This is Scouting provides an overview of the Scouting organization, including history, values, programs, youth protection, community involvement, and training. The module consists of six video sections, each followed by a brief quiz. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is experienced online. Estimated time to complete: 50 minutes.
Troop Committee Challenge
Committee Members. Troop Committee Challenge builds working committees that provide better service to units. This training will help committee members understand the importance of their role in the committee. Committee Members take Youth Protection Training, Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training, This is Scouting, then Troop Committee Challenge.
BSA Online Training
Youth Protection Training for Boy Scout Leaders is available online at http://www.myscouting.org. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is completed online.
Fast Start is also available online at http://www.myscouting.org. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is experienced online.
This is Scouting
This Is Scouting replaces New Leader Essentials and is available online at http://www.myscouting.org. Completion of This Is Scouting is required for any direct contact leader to achieve fully trained status.
Troop Committee Challenge is available online at http://www.myscouting.org/ . Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records. Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes.
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Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training
Required for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, and transitioning Webelos leaders. This session concentrates on Troop operation.
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (I.O.L.S.)
This course takes Boy Scout leaders outdoors (a Scout’s natural home) and helps them learn the basics of outdoor living. This course is intended to familiarize them with camping equipment, cooking and outdoor activities.
Climb On Safely (Re-certification required every two years)
This training covers eight key safety points about climbing and rappelling and is recommended for adult leaders organizing any type of climbing outing. You will watch a brief video broken into three sections and answer questions after each section.
Climb On Safely is available online at http://www.myscouting.org. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records. Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes.
Hazardous Weather Training
To obtain an approved Tour Permit, at least one adult attending the outing must have completed Hazardous Weather training. All leaders are encouraged to take this online course.
Hazardous Weather training for Boy Scout Leaders is available online at: http://www.myscouting.org. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records. Estimated time to complete: 40 minutes.
Safe Swim Defense (Re-certification required every two years)
Before a BSA group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, a minimum of one adult leader must complete Safe Swim Defense training, have a commitment card (No. 34243) with them, and agree to use the eight defenses in this plan.
Safe Swim Defense is also available online at http://www.myscouting.org. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records.
Safety Afloat (Re-certification required every two years)
Safety Afloat training has been developed to promote boating and boating safety and to set standards for safe unit activity afloat. Before a BSA group may engage in an excursion, expedition, or trip on the water (canoe, raft, sailboat, motorboat, rowboat, floating in an inner tube, or other craft), adult leaders for such activity must complete Safety Afloat Training, No. 34159, have a commitment card (No. 34242) with them, and be dedicated to full compliance with all nine points of Safety Afloat.
Safety Afloat is also available online at http://www.myscouting.org. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records.
Trek Safely (Re-certification required every two years)
This course covers seven key safety points about trekking and is recommended for adult leaders organizing any type of trek. You will watch a brief video broken into two sections and answer questions after each section.
Trek Safely is also available online at http://www.myscouting.org. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records. Estimated time to complete: 20 minutes.
CPR/AED (Re-certification required every two years)
This course is offered by a variety of certified providers. We will attend external (YMCA, BSA, etc.) events or offer our own internal training if the number of people requiring training will support the effort. Troop 29 believes strongly that CPR knowledge saves lives. We encourage ALL leaders to be trained and REQUIRE any High Adventure leaders to be CPR/AED trained.
Wilderness First Aid (Re-certification required every two years)
ALL leaders to be trained and REQUIRE any High Adventure leaders to have attended.
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Many of these courses are offered online at: Scouting.org