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
This is an annual event conducted in early January of each year and is 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 check the District calendar for specific dates.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Cub Scout Leader Dates
Leader Position Specific April 23, 2011 For all Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Pack Committee Chair and Member, and Pack Trainers 8:00am-12:00pm LDS 2801 Skyline Drive, Mesquite No Charge Baloo/Owl Training May 14, 2011 Outdoor camping skills 8:00am-1:00pm Baloo 8:00am-5:00pm for both Baloo/Owl Camp Wisdom - Camp Humpheries campsite Cost$10
Boy Scout Youth Dates Oak Leaf Training May 13-14, 2011 Junior Leader Training Camp Wisdom - Tembro Campsite Cost$20
Boy Scout Leader Dates
Leader Position Specific April 23, 2011 For all Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters 8:00am-5:00pm LDS 2801 Skyline Drive, Mesquite No Charge IOLS Training May 13-14, 2011 Outdoor camping skills Camp Wisdom - Exchange Campsite No Charge, Must bring own food with patrol
Venturing Dates
Leader Position Specific April 23, 2011 For all Venturing Leaders 8:00am-3:00pm LDS 2801 Skyline Drive, Mesquite No Charge
Wood Badge - The Pinnacle of Adult Leader Training in the Boy Scouts of America
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, check out the Circle 10 Council webpage by clicking 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. A Master Educator course is also available. Stay tuned for updated information for an upcoming Trainer course. For local information, please contact the webmaster.
