2010-2011 Training Dates see the schedule here.

Why do leaders need Training?

All Scout leaders need training to help them understand the aims and purposes of the Scouting program, to improve their ability to work with boys and other leaders, to learn Scouting skills, and to learn how to plan an effective Scouting program. Training shows new leaders how to do their jobs and allows for an interchange of ideas with more experienced leaders.

 Glacier’s Edge Council has a wide range of training opportunities to help you develop as an adult Scout leader.  It all starts with Fast Start Training, a new leader's first introduction to being a Scout leader.  Fast Start is available on-line or on videotape.  Next is Basic Training.  Basic training starts with “This is Scouting” for all leadership positions followed by Leader Specific Training that specializes in the program area for which you are a leader.

Learning continues with Supplemental Training events like District Roundtables, PowWow, and Five Star University of Scouting. Supplemental Training adds to a Scout leader's knowledge base and helps bring new program ideas and skills back to the unit.

Who should go to Training?
If you have completed an Adult Scout Leader application, you should be going to Training.  Every adult Scout leader position has important tasks in bringing the program to your pack, troop, team, or crew.

To take Cub Scouts camping, you will also need to complete BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) and Youth Protection Training. It is recommended that Webelos Leaders attend Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders to take their dens camping.

Youth Protection training is required for all adult leaders.

Who Pays For Training?

Most Glacier’s Edge Council training courses are offered free of charge through Friends of Scouting, because every Scout deserves a trained leader. At times there is a fee associated with a training course to offset the expense of meals and materials. All training is done by volunteers.

What makes a Trained Leader?
A Leader is considered “Trained” when the following have been completed:

Cub Scout Leaders

• Cub Scout Fast Start
• Youth Protection
• Cub Scout Leader Specific -for each position served
• This is Scouting

Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters
• Boy Scout Fast Start
• Youth Protection
• Scoutmaster / Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific
• This is Scouting
• Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

Troop Committee Members
• Boy Scout Fast Start
• Youth Protection
• Troop Committee Challenge
• This is Scouting

Venturing Crew Advisors, Assistant Advisors, and Crew Committee
• Venturing Fast Start
• Youth Protection- Venturing version
• Venturing Leader Specific Training
• This is Scouting

Why Register for Training Courses?

Glacier’s Edge Council requires pre-registration for training courses for the following reasons:
To ensure sufficient staff and materials (handouts, etc.) are on hand for all participants

To ensure the right amount of food is provided for all participants on all day and overnight courses

To verify a sufficient level of participation to run the session

To enable participants to be informed of any last-minute changes or possible course cancellations

For Spring 2010, all registrations for training courses will use a paper form.  Please submit registration at least two weeks prior to the start of the course.