| Training |
Description |
Required |
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Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
(BALOO) |
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor
Orientation (BALOO) is a one-day training event
that introduces leaders and parents to the
skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor
activities, particularly pack camping. |
Yes
Note: has to be renewed every two years -
Cost is $15.
We are asking each Den Leader plus one other
in the Leader's Den be BALOO Trained.
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Basic Leader Training |
Basic Leader Training is designed
to give position-related information to all
adult leaders in Cub Scouting. Building on the
foundation established in Fast Start Training,
Basic Leader Training goes into greater
detail. |
Yes
Positions:
- Tiger Leader
- Cub Leader
- Webelos Leader
- Cubmaster
- Committee
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Unit Leadership Enhancements |
Unit Leadership Enhancements are
short training discussions intended to better
equip pack leaders to conduct a quality Cub
Scout program. These do not replace, but
complement, the more formal Basic Leader
Training, Cub Scout leader roundtable, and Cub
Scout leader pow wow or University of Scouting
offered in the district or council. |
Optional |
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Fast Start Training |
Proper training lays the
groundwork for success in their leadership
roles. This training will help new leaders
understand what is expected and establish
effective meeting patterns so that the boys and
their families can enjoy a quality program from
the start. |
Yes - Available Online
Steps:
- Click on link above
- Click on "Cub Scout Leader Fast Start"
box
- Click on the "Connect" link
- Create a new account <or> login
with your existing account.
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National Cub Scouting Conferences |
Cub Scout leader training
conferences are held at the Philmont Training
Center near Cimarron, New Mexico, and at the
Florida Sea Base in the Florida Keys. Councils
recommend individuals, who receive invitations
to attend these conferences. |
Optional |
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Pow Wow - University of Scouting |
The pow wow is an annual
get-together of Cub Scout leaders from an
entire council or district. A pow wow is a
training conference that takes place in a
festive atmosphere. |
Optional |
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Leader/Committee Roundtables |
Cub Scout leader roundtables are
held monthly on a district basis. Den and pack
leaders join for fun and fellowship while
learning new tricks, stunts, games, crafts,
ceremonies, songs, and skits related to the Cub
Scout theme and Webelos activity badges for the
following month. |
Yes
Each Leader/Committee Member is asked
to attend 50% of the Roundtable events during
the normal school year.
7:00 p.m., Second Thursday of each month
Sombre Del Monte Christian Church
2528 Utah St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
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Trainer Development Conference |
The trainer development conference
is part of a continuous process of updating
trainers with the latest training methods,
principles, and technologies. This conference
is mainly for Scouters who will be delivering
training to adult leaders as well as to the
young people in Scouting. |
Optional |
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Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders |
Designed specifically for Webelos
den leaders and their assistants, the Outdoor
Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders course
teaches outdoor-related skills through
demonstration and hands-on practice. Webelos
den leaders should attend this training before
conducting Webelos overnight camping with the
boys and parents of the den. In addition to
covering basic camping skills, this training
features planning campouts and finding
resources. |
Optional |
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Wood Badge |
Wood Badge is advanced training in
leadership skills for all adults in BSA
programs. Not only Cub Scouters, but also
leaders in Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting,
Venturing, and commissioner service are invited
to participate in Wood Badge. |
Optional |
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Youth Protection Training |
The Boy Scouts of America has
developed Youth Protection training to prepare
its leaders to help children who have been, or
are being, abused. Materials are for use in
pack and den meetings to show Cub Scouts and
their parents what they should do to prevent
abuse from happening to them. |
Yes - Available Online
Steps:
- Click on link above
- Click on "Youth Protection Program"
box
- Click on the "Connect" link
- Create a new account <or> login
with your existing account.
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