Learn how to deliver a great Scouting program for the youth in your unit. You can take some courses online or attend classroom sessions taught by experienced leaders who provide real world experience to complement the professionally developed curriculum from BSA.
Check the Capitol Area Council website for current schedules and look for email notifications of special sessions.
Are you a “Trained” leader?
Cub Scout Leaders are considered trained when they have taken Youth Protection Training (YPT) and position-specific training (for Den Leaders, Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmasters, Pack Committee, etc.). Courses are available online. Go to my.scouting.org to access online training.
Training for Outdoors Program
Check the Council training page for current availability of this course:
- BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation): 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 hands on practical. BSA’s Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the discovery of the necessary tools to help units carry our a successful camping experience. Completion of this course is mandatory for a MINIMUM OF ONE adult on a Pack overnighter.
Leadership Training
Wood Badge is the elite training program offered by BSA for adult leaders in all Scouting programs. Wood Badge is for both new leaders and for those who have been around for a while. It is about enhancing your leadership skills through hands-on experience, helping you take those skills back to your unit and putting them to work where you serve.
Supplemental Training – search BSA Learn Center catalog online at my.scouting.org
- Climb on Safely
- Safe Swim Defense
- Safety Afloat
- Trek Safely
- Weather Hazards