Become a Leader
Become a Trained Leader
Parents are the lifeblood of our pack. Without them, our program would be limited and our Scouts would be missing out on the fun.
It is very easy to become a Trained Leader in our pack. ALL the required training can be taken online - so you can take the training at your own pace.
First talk to a current leader (Cubmaster, Committee Chair, Den Leader) about your willingness to help and which role would best fit your talents and comfort level
Three Steps to Becoming a Trained Leader
STEP ONE: SET UP A MY.SCOUTING ACCOUNT
Visit My.Scouting and create an account. Once you have an account you can access online training.
STEP TWO: TAKE YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING
The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members.
STEP THREE: POSITION SPECIFIC TRAINING
The BSA Learning Center is at My.Scouting. Select your position and a learning plan will be created for you. The plan includes modules that are designed to allow you to complete them at your own pace. (see table at bottom of page)
Parent Action Items
Volunteer to help with small defined tasks.
Ask your Den Leader if they need help.
Ask the Cubmaster or Committee Chair about the needs of the Pack.
Remain positive and look for ways to improve the program - turn problems into solutions. We are not perfect and we will never will be perfect. So don't expect perfect, expect honest effort.
Follow the advice we give the boys... Do your best. If that includes getting trained then you need to get trained.
Encourage other parents to help. Work as a team with projects that need attention.
Trained Badge
Leaders who complete Youth Protection Training and Position Specific Training earn the right to wear the trained patch on the left sleeve of their uniform, beneath the patch representing the position for which they are trained.
Adult Uniform
We ask den leaders to wear the adult scouting uniform. All other leaders are encouraged but not required.
Uniform guidelines can be found here
Additional training opportunities:
Trained badge
Den Leader Training Award
-Going a bit further, almost everyone can earn the Den Leader training Award knot. You just have to be trained (above), attend one additional training session throughout the year, and the rest of the requirements are easily met.
https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Den-Leader-Training-Award-511-052_WB.pdf
- "Every scout deserves a trained leader" is BSAs training slogan. It's true.
- We do need everyone to complete basic position online training this year. Many people have completed it, and a few are very close. At the bare minimum, everyone must complete the hazardous weather training which is the longest part, so please consider the rest. Completing it allows you the leader to earn the "Trained" badge - I have enough for everyone: https://training.scouting.org/home
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 interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite component in addition to an overnight outdoor camping experience. Completion of this course is mandatory for a MINIMUM OF ONE adult on a Pack overnighter.
University of Scouting
Wood Badge is known as the premier training course in the BSA. Offered by a local council, it is held over a period of a week or two full weekends. It includes an outdoor camping experience.
Those who complete Wood Badge are presented iconic wooden beads as a symbol of their commitment to provide a quality Scouting program.
https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/adult-leader-training/
CS Position-Specific Training 2022.pdf