Training

Powder Horn is a training opportunity designed to expose Venturing or Boy Scout leaders to activities and resources necessary
to operate a successful Venturing Ranger or Troop High Adventure program in several way:

• Help Venturing Leaders and Scouter’s to safely conduct outdoor activities of a fun and challenging nature.
• Provide an introduction to the resources necessary to successfully lead their Venturers and older Boy Scouts through a program of high adventure.
• Familiarizes the Advisor with the Ranger program so that he or she can help the Venturer to meet the requirements of the Ranger Award.
• This course is based on the Venturing Ranger requirements giving participants an exposure to outdoor/high adventure activities.

Powder Horn is a training opportunity designed to expose Venturing or Boy Scout leaders to activities and resources necessary
to operate a successful Venturing Ranger or Troop High Adventure program in several way:

• Help Venturing Leaders and Scouter’s to safely conduct outdoor activities of a fun and challenging nature.
• Provide an introduction to the resources necessary to successfully lead their Venturers and older Boy Scouts through a program of high adventure.
• Familiarizes the Advisor with the Ranger program so that he or she can help the Venturer to meet the requirements of the Ranger Award.
• This course is based on the Venturing Ranger requirements giving participants an exposure to outdoor/high adventure activities.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP ORIENTATION

A Workshop for Adult & Youth Leaders on the Troop Leadership Training Program

A great troop has an effective, well trained Troop Leadership Corps. In order for this to happen the youth leadership must be trained and guided by the adult leadership. This workshop is designed to help the Scoutmaster achieve the Aims of Scouting through effective implementation of the troop leadership training program. This workshop will provide discussion and introduce youth and adults to the BSA troop leadership training plan, including Troop Leadership Training, National Youth Leadership Training and Advanced National Youth Leadership Training.

How does my troop benefit from the workshop?

• Boy led troops and the patrol method are one of the main methods of the Boy Scout Program.
• Boy led troops accomplish the Aims of Scouting.
• Boy led troops tend to be larger.
• Boy led troops usually have better attendance.
• Boy led troops are more apt to have more older Scouts.
• A well led troop is fun for everyone.

How do the Youth Leaders benefit from the workshop?

• The boys who are well-trained are better leaders.
• Leadership skills are sought after by employers.
• A young man with leadership skills is looked at favorably by college admission boards.
• Training makes the task easier for everyone.

How does the Scoutmaster benefit from the workshop? Read more »

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is a training event that introduces leaders and parents to the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping. A BALOO trained leader must be in attendance at
each pack overnighter.

The energetic course covers preparations, ceremonies, site selection, parent involvement, health and safety, equipment, meal preparation and planning, campfire program, and introduction to outdoor skills.

Who to call for more information: Event Chair, Al Snyder at 616-813-1680 or ; Council Training Chair, Lee Hildebrand @ or Aaron Gach at 1-888-BSA-GRFC or

Council Outdoor Adult Skills Training is a combination of Webelos Leader Outdoor Training and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills and is for All Webelos Den Leaders, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Troop Committee Members.

This fun-filled weekend long course will teach you:

• Knots & Lashing
• Hiking Techniques
• Leave No Trace Principles
• The Patrol Method
• Campsite Selection
• Map & Compass Skills
• Wood Tools Use & Care
• Plant & Animal identification
• much, much more

For more information about this course contact: Mary Cooper @ @ 616- 682-9822 or Or Ted Feuerstein @ 989-751-5483 or

“For all Persons Involved In Training or Who Would Like to Do Training”

The Trainer’s Edge curriculum is for anyone who will be delivering training at the pack, district or council level. Trainer’s Edge is required for any Scouter on the district and council training teams, Pack Trainers,as well as though serving on Wood Badge Staff. It is recommended for Commissioners and any Scout Leader who wants to learn to communicate ideas better.

MARCH 20, 2010
AT
THE DEVOS FAMILY CENTER FOR SCOUTING
3213 WALKER AVE., NW GRAND RAPIIDS, MI 49544
9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:30 AM

The purpose of the Trainer’s EDGE Conference is to provide and help develop the platform skills of a trainer with a focus on the participant, while raising the level of skill a trainer brings. This course is intended to “train the trainer” on behaviors and resources while offering hands-on experience in methods and media.

Trainer’s EDGE covers the following four modules: Read more »

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Please register by February 12, 2010
LDS Stake Center –Leonard & I-96
2780 Leonard NE Grand Rapids MI 49301

FOR CUB SCOUT, BOY SCOUT, VENTURING LEADERS & COMMISSIONERS

To be a “TRAINED” adultleader, you need to complete the following courses:
1. Fast Start Training (Available online at the National Council’s Online Learning Center)
2. This is Scouting (Replaces New Leader Essentials- also available online)
3. Youth Protection Training for Adult Leaders and Volunteers (also available online)
4. Leader Specific Training for YOUR REGISTERED Position

Courses being offered:
This is Scouting (Replaces New Leader’s Essentials) 8:00am ~ 10:00am
(This course is also available online at the National Council’s Online Learning Center: http://olc.scouting.org/ )

Youth Protection for Adult Leaders & Volunteers 10:00am ~ 12:00noon
(This course is also available online at the National Council’s Online Learning Center: http://olc.scouting.org/ )

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training 1:00pm ~ 5:00pm
For Tiger Cub Leaders, Wolf and Bear Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Cubmasters and Pack Committee Members
Pre-Requisites include Fast Start Training, Youth Protection Training and This is Scouting Training (All available online).

Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster Training 8:00am ~ 5:00pm
Pre-Requisites include Fast Start Training, Youth Protection Training and This is Scouting Training (All available online). Read more »