Districts


North Star District

Training

 

Training Committee Chairman

 

Why do I need that training?

Everyone requires training for anything that is to be done well. Unit leaders are trained so that young people receive a worthwhile experience full of fun and adventure. How effectively the Boy Scouts of America can influence the lives of young people depends to a large extent on their leaders' abilities and understanding of the aims, principles and techniques of their various jobs within Scouting.

 

What training do I need?

This chart will tell you the required and recommended training courses for your leadership position in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing or Varsity Scouting.  Please note that This is Scouting has taken the place of New Leader Essentials as noted on this chart.  If you have already taken New Leader Essentials, you have completed that component of your training plan.  If you have not, or just want to see the new course, see the ON-LINE training section below.

 

Upcoming Training Opportunities (click on the links below for more information on your courses of interest):


  • "This is Scouting" (every other month), Youth Protection (every other month) and Merit Badge Counselor Training available at monthly Roundtables at Cerner Corporation's Riverport Facility, 6711 NE Birmingham Road, KCMO 64117 (Sept-June); training starts at 7:45 p.m.

     Cub Scout Leader Training:


     Boy Scout Leader Training:


     Venture Leader Training:


     Varsity Team Coach Training:


Chartering Organizational Representative Training at May Roundtable - see above for time/location.

Supplemental Training:

  • Philmont Training Center - if you are interested, please contact one of your professionals.
  • Powerhorn - more information coming soon.
  • Trainer Development - more information coming soon.
  • Check back soon for more details for upcoming training opportunities!

    

On-Line Training Opportunities - with your BSA ID number (from your membership card, or see your unit leaders), log into the e-learning website, take these on-line courses. Your successful completion of these courses go directly into your BSA Scoutnet records.

Here is the website

You can take these courses:

  • This is Scouting (takes the place of New Leader Essentials) a requirement for all leaders - NEW!!
  • Youth Protection - a requirement for all Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leaders and required for tour permits with two year expiration.
  • Hazardous Weather - required for tour permits with 2 year expiration

  • Fast Start Training for all adult leadership positions - quick, separate courses
  • Den Chief Fast Start training
  • Venture Leader version of Youth Protection-required for Venture Leaders
  • Venture Crew Orientation
  • Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat Training - required for relevant tour permits with 2 year expiration
  • Climb on Safely and Trek Safely

 

Just recruited as a Cub Scout Leader? Try these resources from the New Den Leader Survival Kit:

 

Need More Information?                                 

  • Check the Heart of America Council Training Page.