Adult Training
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"Every boy deserves a trained leader."
What training do I need?
Parent: It is recommended that all parents of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing Scouts take the Youth Protection Training (YPT) on-line. The course takes 30-45 minutes to complete and you can do it at your leisure at home. (See below for specifics.)
Committee Members: Troop 889 requires all Committee Members to have Youth Protection Training, Fast Start Orientation and "This is Scouting!" (or NLE). Additionally, it is strongly recommended that you take Troop Committee Challenge training. All trainings can be done on-line.
Merit Badge Counselors: As a MB Counselor serving the youth of Troop 889 and the Tall Timbers District, Youth Protection Training is required. It is also strongly recommended that you complete the online training, "This is Scouting!", and attend a Merit Badge Counselor Orientation training. The orientation training can be held during a troop meeting and is customarily done by a member of the district training team. Please notify the Troop Committee Chair if you need this training.
Scoutmasters: All adults serving as Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmasters are required to have Youth Protection Training, Fast Start Orientation, "This is Scouting!" or NLE training, Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS). These courses should be completed within the first year of registering in a Scoutmaster role. Advanced training such as Wood Badge and Powderhorn are strongly recommended.
Using the BSA Online Learning Center
http://www.scouting.org/myscouting
The Boy Scouts of America offers a wide range on on-line training. Your first visit to the site will require you to register as a new user. Registration is quick and easy. During the registration process it will ask you for the name of your council; we are the Sam Houston Area Council. It will also ask for your Member ID; if you don't know it or don't have one, you can skip that line.
If you experience trouble logging in after activating your account, users are advised to wait 1 hour after activating their accounts before taking an online course. If you are still having trouble, please exit and re-enter the Online Learning Center site.
Youth Protection Training (YPT)
http://www.scouting.org/myscouting
The BSA places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. All Cub Scout and Boy Scout adult volunteers (and parents) should take this course. It covers the BSA's Youth Protection policies, kinds of abuse, signs of abuse, how to respond to disclosure of abuse, and proper reporting procedures. It does so by taking you through situations that require choices and produce consequences.
Starting January 1, 2009 BSA is requiring all adult leaders to renew their Youth Protection Training certification every two years.
Fast Start Orientation
http://www.scouting.org/myscouting
As a new Scout leader, you are joining our Scouting family, and we want you to understand how the program works. The Fast Start Orientation video and guide will help explain it. These materials present a quick introduction to get new leaders ready for your first Boy Scout meeting.
This is Scouting!
http://www.scouting.org/myscouting
"This Is Scouting" (formerly New Leader Essentials) is an online interactive learning experience that is divided into six modules. It picks up where Fast Start left off and introduces participants to the following areas of the Scouting program: Mission, Vision, and Values; Programs for All Ages and Abilities; Scouting Is Fun!; Scouting in the Community; Protecting Our Youth; and Scouting’s Legacy. This is Scouting is replaces New Leader Essentials and can be found on the Online Learning Center.
Supplemental Training Courses (Online)
The following courses can also be found and completed at the BSA Online Learning Center.
- Safe Swim Defense
- Safety Afloat
- Weather Hazards
- Climb on Safely
- Trek Safely
Advanced Training Courses
Please read the articles in this section for specific information about advanced training in the Tall Timbers District and Sam Houston Area Council. Please see the sub-menu in the left column to see links to the additional articles.
