Roundtable
Date:
March 11, 2010 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Ridgepoint Community Church, Holland Cub Scouts: Spring into Action
Boy Scouts:
Training Available: Pack Trainer Specific Training
Trainer's Edge Conference
Date:
March 20, 2010 - 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location:
THE DEVOS FAMILY CENTER FOR SCOUTING “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 »
Roundtable
Date:
April 8, 2010 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Ridgepoint Community Church, Holland Cub Scouts: In the Spotlight
Boy Scouts:
Council Outdoor Adult Skills Training
Date:
April 16, 2010 (All day) - April 18, 2010 (All day)
Location:
Gerber Scout Camp, 1733 Owasippe Rd. Twin Lake 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
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
Date:
April 17, 2010 - 8:30am - 4:00pm
Location:
Gerber Scout Camp, 1733 Owasippe Rd. Twin Lake 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
Youth Leadership Orientation
Date:
April 17, 2010 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
DeVos Family Center for Scouting 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 »
Powder Horn - Weekend #1
Date:
April 23, 2010 (All day) - April 25, 2010 (All day)
Location:
Gerber Scout Reservation 
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.
Roundtable
Date:
May 13, 2010 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Ridgepoint Community Church, Holland Cub Scouts: Hoop-De-Doo
Boy Scouts:
Training Available: "This is Scouting" Training
Powder Horn - Weekend #2
Date:
May 21, 2010 (All day) - May 23, 2010 (All day)
Location:
Gerber Scout Reservation
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.
Roundtable
Date:
June 10, 2010 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Ridgepoint Community Church, Holland Cub Scouts: Celebrate Freedom
Boy Scouts:
Training Available: Tiger Den Leader Specific Training