Blue Elk District Training

The safety and well-being of the youth involved in our program is our top priority. Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required by Scouting America for all adults, 18 years and older, involved in the Scouting program and must be renewed every two years. No adult may register or re-register with Scouting America unless they have current Youth Protection Training. 

YPT is available at Scouting America's online learning center at my.scouting.org. If you need assistance with logging in or have questions about your account or creating an account, please call our council office.

Position specific training is required for the leadership position you are registered in. For example, if you are registered as a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster, you must complete all of the training for your specific position to be considered "fully trained" in your position. Whether you are just joining us as a new volunteer or you're a seasoned member, proper training is the most important thing that we can offer to our Scouts.

Every leader in Scouting America must have current Youth Protection Training (meaning within the last 2 years) and Hazardous Weather training (renews every year). No registration, whether new or a renewal, will be accepted without YPT.

To see what training is required for your position, visit Scouting America's Position Trained Requirements page for details! Once you have found the training your position requires, visit my.scouting.org to compete your online training. Some training may not be available online. Contact the council office or visit https://hoac-bsa.org for details.

Remember, every scout deserves a trained leader!

Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals. Scouters from Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Explorers, and district and council Scouters are all welcome and belong here.

Wood Badge is only offered once or twice a year and consists of one two-day weekend and one three-day weekend. For more information on Wood Badge, visit Scouting America's website, scouting.org.

To find out about courses available in the Heart of America Council, contact the council service center, your District Training Chair or visit the council Supplemental Training page.

The Chartered Organization Representative, or COR, is a volunteer appointed by the Chartering Organization to be the direct contact between the unit and the Chartered Organization. This individual is not necessarily required to be a member, employee, etc. of the Chartered Organization, but it is recommended. They are also the organizations contact with the District Committee and the Local Council and is a voting member of the council.

Knowing your responsibilities as the COR is crucial in effectively supporting the unit. The COR is a registered member of Scouting America and therefore is required to take Scouting America's Youth Protection Training every two years. There is also position specific training available to the COR.