Youth Protection, Safe Swim Defense, BALOO and Safety Afloat are just a few of the training courses that have been mandated by the Boy Scouts of America to assist units in providing a safe atmosphere for the youth we serve. If any adult volunteer is attending a long-term camp in the State of Texas with their unit, state law requires adults to have taken the Youth Protection course online. This course and others may be accessed in the BSA Online Learning Center by clicking here.
University of Scouting
Once again, University of Scouting was held at SMU on Saturday, 5 January 2008. This was a great training opportunity for adult leaders, whether you're involved in the Cub Scout, Boy Scout or Venturing programs. Further, volunteers who serve at the District level furthered their education and understanding of the Scouting program as a whole, as part of their effort to ensure that 'every unit is good enough for my boy.' Please stay tuned for more details on University of Scouting in January 2009.
NYLT (formerly Golden Acorn)
Circle Ten Council's National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT--formerly known as Golden Acorn) is fast approaching. Interested Boy Scouts will be afforded several opportunities to attend this couse (March, July and December 2008), which is modeled after Wood Badge for the 21st Century. For more information, please click here.
District Training Opportunities
Click here for the White Buffalo District's Training Calendar. Please note that adult leaders may obtain training in any district within Circle Ten Council. If a date on our calendar does not meet your needs, click here to view the training page on the Circle Ten Council website.
Wood Badge 85 at Camp Wisdom
Wood Badge for the 21st Century is the pinnacle of the training continuum for all adult leaders. It is open to Cub Pack leaders, Scout Troop leaders and Venture Crew leaders. For more information on the next Wood Badge course, WB 85 at Camp Wisdom in January 2008, please click here.
The Leave No Trace (LNT) Trainer course has been offered in two formats: Frontcountry (applicable to Cub Scout leaders) and Backcountry (applicable to Boy Scout and Venturing leaders). Boys age 14 and up may also attend, provided a parent or guardian attends with them. Information on the upcoming Master Educator Course may be found here. Stay tuned for updated information for an upcoming Trainer course. For local information, please contact the webmaster.
Participants wander around on the orienteering course, laid out by Gray Powers.
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills occured 30 March-1 April 2007 in Crandall, Texas. Several of the participants and staff members braved the torrential rains that came through the metroplex on Friday night. Please check back for photos from the course soon!
