REQUIRED TRAINING IN NCAC SEE PAGES 2, 7, 15-18 FOR DETAILS LOTS OF CUB SCOUT LEADER TRAINING ON-LINE, too! BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL MARYLAND North SERVICE AREA Montgomery County Field Service Area POTOMAC, SENECA AND WHITE OAK DISTRICTS 2014-2015 LEADERSHIP training Program Every Boy Deserves a Trained Leader Every Leader Deserves to Be Trained Leadership Development Programs and Principal Contacts Schedule of Courses and Dates Trained Leader Criteria Catalog of Courses (July 21, 2014)
WHAT IS A TRAINED LEADER? As of 1 January 2012, a trained leader in the Boy Scouts of America means completion of: 1 For All Registered Leaders Youth Protection 2, 3 Cubmaster, Asst Cubmaster, Den Leader, Asst Den Leader Fast Start for Registered Position 3** Leader Specific for Registered Position all on-line now Scoutmaster And Asst Scoutmaster Fast Start for Boy Scout Leaders 3** Scoutmaster and Asst Scoutmaster Specific Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Direct Contact Leaders Varsity Team Coach and Asst Varsity Team Coach Fast Start for Varsity Team Leaders 4 ** Varsity Leader Specific Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Venturing Advisor and Associate Venturing Advisor Fast Start for Venturing Leaders 3** Venturing Leader Specific Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills 5 Skipper And Mate Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Fast Start for Pack Committee 3** Leader Specific - Pack Committee Fast Start for CORs 6 ** COR Specific Fast Start for Boy Scout Leaders 3** Troop Committee Challenge 3 Committee Chairs and Members Fast Start for Varsity Team Leaders 4** Varsity Leader Specific Fast Start for Venturing Leaders 3** Venturing Leader Specific Chartered Organization Representatives This Is Scouting 3 Fast Start for Fast Start for Fast Start for CORs 6** CORs 6** CORs 6** COR Specific COR Specific COR Specific Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Fast Start for COR 6** COR Specific **Fast start courses are recommended but not required to be fully trained in a position, except for the COR 1 "Basics" Leader courses completed before January 1, 2011 can still help fulfill the "trained" requirement, but all leaders are encouraged to complete the latest adult leader courses. 2 Venturing and Ship leaders take Youth Protection for Venturing; all others take Youth Protection 3 Go to myscouting.org. Enter name of council (NCAC) and BSA ID number to update BSA training record. 4 Go to http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/boyscouts/videos/varsityleader.aspx 5 Venturing Advisors and Associate Venturing Advisors whose crews have an active outdoor program must also complete Introduction to Outdoor Skills training to be considered fully trained. 6 Go to http://www.scouting.org//adult/corfaststart.aspx
Montgomery Field Service Area 2014-2015 Leadership Development for Adult Volunteers, Den Chiefs, and Junior Leaders Welcome to the Montgomery Field Service Area Leadership Development Program for 2014-2015. Scout Leadership Development is provided by the 3 District Committees that make up the Montgomery Field Service Area, each of which is made up of training teams with expertise in a wide variety of Scouting programs and interests. The contact points for each of the Districts are listed below along with their contact information. You should feel free to contact any of the contact points listed below with questions related to Scout Leadership Development. If they don t have the answers, they will find it out!! Montgomery Montgomery Field Field Service Service Area Area Committee Committee Contact Contact Points Points & Lead & Lead Trainers2014 Trainers - May 1, 2014 To To have have your your training training records records updated updated contact; contact; Mary Mary Lou Lou Gundersen Gundersen mdtrainingrecords@comcast.net mdtrainingrecords@comcast.net Position Name Contact Phone Email Maryland Field Service Area Coordinator Mary Lou Gundersen 301-869-5625 mdtrainingrecords@comcast.net Potomac District Chairman Nona Mapes 301-881-1446 pdtrainingchair@gmail.com Seneca District Chairman Mary Lou Gundersen 301-869-5625 mdtrainingrecords@comcast.net White Oak District Chairman Bill Totten 240-678-4589 wandst@juno.com Commissioner Ben Overbey 301-869-2471 bfoverbey@comcast.net Potomac Course Director: BALOO Nona Mapes 301-881-1446 pdtrainingchair@gmail.com Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Nona Mapes 301-881-1446 pdtrainingchair@gmail.com Seneca District Course Directors: Cub & Boy Scout (Indoor ) Paul Black 301-947-7598 drpaule@gmail.com Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Bill Majurski 301-869-5309 oldman99@comcast.net Den Chief Chris Brown 301-404-1521 cbrown@ivyfa.com White Oak Course Directors: Cub & Boy Scout (Indoor ) Bill Totten 240-678-4589 wandst@juno.com Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Bill Totten 240-678-4589 wandst@juno.com Courses are taught in the Districts within the Montgomery Field Service Area and throughout the National Capital Area Council (NCAC), and on-line with links at ttps://myscouting.scouting.org. Note that all Cub Scout Leader is available on-line. In live classes, the staff is made up entirely of volunteers who pass on their love for and commitment to Scouting and for what it stands. Montgomery Field Service Area always needs more instructors and staffers. Please give serious consideration to joining one of the instructional teams. There is help available in the form of a Trainer EDGE class presented by NCAC at least twice every year. Contact your District chairman for more information about Trainers EDGE. Following is the list of courses and dates, a discussion of required training requirements, what training is required to become a trained leader in your scouting position, and a catalog of the training offered in 2014-2015. Cost and location are omitted as both can change but are published four to six weeks before every course by a link on each District s page located on their web site.
Listing of Leadership Development Courses and Dates **Fast Start for Cub Scout Leader, Boy Scout Leader, Varsity Leader and Venturing Leader Positions (FS) On-line with links at https://myscouting.scouting.org **Youth Protection (for Cub, Boy and Varsity Scout Leaders) and Venturing Youth Protection (YPT) On-line with links at https://myscouting.scouting.org, and upon request to one of the District Trainers, in a Pack, Troop, Team or Crew setting. This course MUST be taken prior to submitting any NEW Volunteer applications, and be current every 2 years thereafter in order to re-register at rechartering time. It is required for any volunteer position as well as applying for tour plans. **This Is Scouting This is a prerequisite basic training course for all Chartered Organization Representatives and strongly recommended as basic training for all other positions held in the unit. This is an online course only at https://myscouting.scouting.org Note: This Is Scouting replaced New Leader Essentials. **Cub Scout Leader Position Specific (CSLST) a/k/a Cub Scout Leader is on-line at www.myscouting.scouting.org. In person training will be offered 2014: Sept 13, Dec 13; 2015: Sept 12, Dec 12 **Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation for Cub Scout Leaders (BALOO) (C32) 2014: Sept 20, Nov 15 @ Pow Wow; 2015: Feb 28 @University of Scouting, Nov @ Pow Wow **Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OLSWL) an NCAC sponsored course (C33) Within Montgomery Field Service Area: Attend and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course, and indicate you are a WEBELOS Leader and you will receive 2 cards (OLSWL & IOLS) **Den Chief (DCT) (C31) 2014: Nov 15 (@ Pow Wow), Nov 16; 2015: Nov 15 and Upon Request. Prerequisite for the Boy Scout to take on-line, (Fast Start) before attending the class is at http://www.scouting.org//youth/denchef.aspx. The course is strongly recommended for the Cubmaster/Scoutmaster & Den Leader, too, in order to familiarize themselves with the Den Chief program. **Pow Wow (NCAC) The PREMIER Cub Scout Supplemental EXTRAVAGANZA (C30) 2014: Nov 15: 2015: Nov **Scoutmaster Leader Specific (S24) a/k/a Scoutmaster Indoor or BSLT 2014: Sept 27, Oct 11, Dec 13; 2015: Mar 7, 3 Tuesday nights must attend all 3 parts - Apr 14 (part 1 of 3) & 21 (part 2 of 3) & 28 (part 3 of 3), Sept 26, Oct 10, Dec 12 **Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) (S11) a/k/a Scoutmaster Outdoor (Venturing and Varsity Leaders, too) 2014; Oct 25-26, Nov (Must attend both weekends. Course starts after sunset) 8-9 &15-16; 2015; May 30-31, Oct 24-25, Nov TBA **Troop Committee Challenge (TCC) (WS10) On-line at https://myscouting.scouting.org Upon Request; will come to Troop Meeting to train Adults **Venturing Leadership Skills Course (NCAC Venturing Committee) (one course for youth and one course for adults) Check the website for updates. **Venturing Leader Specific (VLST) (P21) Upon Request and 2015: Feb 28 @University of Scouting **Varsity Coach Leader Specific (VCLST) (V21) Upon request ** Powder Horn & KODIAK / KODIAK X Course Director Conference (NCAC Venturing Committee) Usually presented in alternate years; check the NCAC Committee website for dates. ** National Youth Leader Conference (NCAC Impeesa NYLT Committee) Check the NCAC Impeesa - NYLT website located on NCAC page Drop Down **Safe Swim Defense (SSD)/Safety Afloat (SA) On-line with links at https://myscouting.scouting.org. 2014: available at Goshen Scout Reservation and Camp Snyder during long term camping one evening during your stay at Aquatics.
**Aquatics courses BSA/ARC Lifeguard Paddle Craft Safety Check the NCAC Aquatics Committee website at http://www.ncac.org/aquatics for more information. **Hazardous Weather On-line with links at https://myscouting.scouting.org This is a requirement in which someone must be trained and then attend any event which requires a tour permit **Shooting Sports Check the NCAC Shooting Sports Committee website at http://www.ncacss.org for information. **Climb-on Safely and Trek Safely On-line with links at https://myscouting.scouting.org, and also offered in other Districts and by NCAC; available at Goshen Scout Reservation during long term camping one evening during your stay at COPE; check with staff at camp. **Back Country Leader Outdoor Skills (BCLOS) (NCAC BCLOS Committee) Information and dates are located on NCAC page Drop Down Courses that are credited by taking this course: S77- Scouting Safety Begins with Leaders SSD Safe Swim Defense SA Safety Afloat S74 Climb on Safely S76 Trek Safely D74 Leave No Trace **High Adventure Leader (NCAC High Adventure Committee) Check the NCAC website for updates. **University of Scouting Leader Supplemental leading to Bachelor, Masters & Doctoral degrees in Cub Scout, Boy Scout & Varsity programs! IT S FUN, TOO!! (NCAC) 2015: Feb 28 **CPR (N05), First Aid (N01) & Wilderness First Aid (N02) You will need to contact a company to take the classes needed. Such as: The Center for Wilderness Safety Inc, Southern MD CPR & First Aide, Red Cross, Care Education. (None listed are endorsed or affiliated with/ by BSA) **Wood Badge (NCAC Wood Badge Committee) (A90) Located on NCAC page Drop Down Fall 2014 September 4-6 and October 9-11 (You are required to attend both weekends of the course) ** the Chartered Organization Representative (COR) (D72) Seneca is offering the required in person training 214: Sept 27, 2015: Mar 7, Sept. 26 Upon request Fast Start (D62): On-line with links at http://www.scouting.org//adult/corfaststart.aspx **Trainer EDGE (NCAC Trainer Edge Committee) (H96) Offered each Fall and Spring information and dates are located on NCAC page Drop Down **Commissioner Basic (CBT) (DOO, D01, D02, D03, D20) 2014: Set 27: 2015: Mar 7. Sept 26 **Roundtable Commissioner (RTCT) (CUB D10, BOY D11) 2014: Set 27: 2015: Mar 7. Sept 26 **Life To Eagle (MD Advancement Committee) This is for the Life Scout or soon to be Life Scout, Parents of Life Scout, Eagle Advancement Chair and Scoutmaster. This course is given by the District Advancement Committee. See each District s Web Page for updates and course offerings. Contact your District Advancement Chairman for further information. **Community Use of Public Facilities 2014: TBA 2015: TBA Montgomery County offers this training free of charge, all year long, go to their web site for dates and times.
Special Note Regarding On-Line Leadership Development When signing in to take an on-line course at https://myscouting.scouting.org, Scouters must have their individual BSA registration number in order for the course to be credited to them in the NCAC Records. One obtains a BSA registration number by having submitted an Adult Volunteer Application Form through their Unit Leadership. Once processed, a Scouter can get their BSA registration number from a number of sources: their membership card, the unit charter, Mary Lou Gundersen, a District Executive, or the front desk personnel/operator at the Marriot Scout Service Center. For help in signing in to My Scouting go to https://myscouting.scouting.org. SPECIAL NOTE: Youth Protection is REQUIRED for ALL Registered Volunteers and Required Leadership Development for ALL direct contact leaders As of June 1, 2010, Youth Protection is REQUIRED for all registered volunteers. New adult leaders are required to take Youth Protection before they submit their application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins. Youth Protection must be taken every two years. If a volunteer s Youth Protection record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer cannot be reregistered. ALL Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Varsity Scout Team Coaches, Venturing Crew Advisors and Sea Scout Skippers, and their assistants should be fully trained in their position. Direct contact leaders are those who come into direct contact with youth members, and include Assistant Cubmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Assistant Varsity Team Coaches, Associate Venturing Crew Advisors, Sea Scout Mates, Troop Committee Members (since they sit on Board of reviews for Scout Rank Advancements) and ALL Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader positions. See pages 15 and 16 for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ s) on Required Leadership Development. When is a leader considered trained? That depends on the program in which the Scouter is registered. See page 2 of this catalog. Before taking any course in Scouting, the Scouter should have submitted an application through the unit committee to be registered in their position. At the completion of each course, the lead trainer submits the course roster to the NCAC for posting in the national computer system. If the Scouter is not registered, the record of having taken the course cannot be posted. Cub Scout Leaders are considered trained when they have completed (1) Youth Protection (YPT) and (2) Cub Scout Leader Specific (CSLST) for their position. When the Scouter changes positions in Cub Scouting he or she must take the training for the new position; the Trained patch may only be worn below the Badge of Office for which the Scouter has trained. The six position-specific subcourses are Tiger Den Leaders, Cub Scout Den Leaders (Wolves and Bears), Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmasters & Assistant Cubmasters, Pack Trainers and Pack Committee Members. Individuals who were fully trained before August 31, 2001 in Cub Scout Leader training for a current registered position need not take CSLST, but do need to upgrade for any change in position. ALL Cub Scout Leader training is on-line and can be found at https://myscouting.scouting.org. Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they have completed (1) Youth Protection, (2) Scoutmaster Specific for Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster a/ka Indoor, and (3) Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) a/k/a Scoutmaster Outdoor. Individuals who were fully trained in any previous versions of Boy Scout Leader prior to December 31, 2001, need not take training again.
Boy Scout Troop Committee Members are considered trained when they have completed (1) Youth Protection and (2) Troop Committee Challenge (TCC) as their Leader Specific. The Trained patch may be worn below the Badge of Office for the committee position for which trained, only. If a committee member, trained in Troop Committee Challenge becomes a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster, the Trained patch should be removed until the requirements for training for the new position are completed. All of these courses are on-line at https://myscouting.scouting.org. Varsity Scout Team Leaders and Assistants are considered trained when they have completed (1) Youth Protection, (2) Varsity Scout Leader Specific, and (3) Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) a/k/a Scoutmaster Outdoor. Venturing Crew Advisors, Associate Advisors, and Crew Committee Members are considered trained when they have completed (1) Youth Protection for Venturing Leaders, (2) Venturing Leader Specific, and if your crew has an active outdoor program, then (3) Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) a/k/a Scoutmaster Outdoor. Sea Scout Skippers, Mates and Ship Committee Members are considered trained when they have completed (1) Youth Protection for Venturing Leaders and (2) Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic. These courses are conducted on the regional level. Contact your Regatta or District Executive to locate Sea Scout. Adult Personal Record With Required Leadership Development for direct contact leaders, it is even more important today that each individual Scouters training records be up-to-date at both the District and NCAC levels. The NCAC Adult Update Form (last page of this catalog that can be pulled off to duplicate, fill out and turn in) provides a method to up-date each Scouter s records to reflect all training completed. Help your Unit and the District Team up-date all training records by recording each Scouter s training on this form and turning in a copy to your District Team and to each Scouter s Unit. To submit to your District Team, please e-mail it to: mdtrainingrecords@comcast.net. Leadership Development Recognition Upon Completion of the coursework described above, leaders are considered trained for their positions and are entitled to wear the Trained patch under the patch showing their scouting position. These patches are presented at the completion of the training courses. Demonstrated performance and tenure in the position for which the Scouter is trained may earn additional recognition in the form of a Certificate and Square Knot emblem. It is each Scouter s responsibility to keep track of the completion of the performance requirements on the Progress Record form for the position. When performance and tenure requirements have been completed the form is turned in to a member of the training committee who will pass it to Mary Lou Gundersen/mlgundersen@comcast.net who will approve the completion and submit the form to council for processing. MC Catalog Leadership Development Course Descriptions Fast Start (FS) Fast Start should be taken by every new leader within a few days of accepting their position. It is readily available on the NCAC website under the tab. While Fast Start is a good introduction to the program, it is just a teaser of better training to come. It is the responsibility of the unit committee, or in Cub Scout Packs, the pack trainer, to be sure new leaders take Fast Start and then go on to complete the full training described below.
This Is Scouting: Here is where it all begins under the BSA training program. This Is Scouting is the entry-level course required for all Chartered Organization Representatives. It is the foundation for building award winning "Journey to Excellence Units". It is also highly recommended for new leaders to Scouting. This online course gives new leaders an overview of the entire Scout program. It covers: the purposes, aims and methods of Scouting; organization and structure of Scouting units; program funding; safe Scouting; and, the appropriate teaching methods for all ages and stages of youth and young adults. You do not need to repeat this class, as you take additional leader specific training for any additional scouting position. Note: This Is Scouting replaced New Leader Essentials. Youth Protection (YPT) and Venturing Youth Protection (VYPT) Youth Protection provides adult volunteers with an understanding about child abuse and the youth protection policies of the Boy Scouts of America. This course is required training for all volunteers in Scouting, and all NEW Volunteer applications MUST have attached to it a certificate evidencing completion of either YPT or VYPT when submitted. This course is required to work at or participate as a Volunteer in ALL Pack, Troop, Varsity, Venturing, Sea Scout, Exploring, Council or National sponsored events. Re-certification is necessary once every two years, and failure to be current at rechartering will result in rejection of a re-registration for a Volunteer. Youth Protection can be taken online by going to https://myscouting.scouting.org or live sessions can be scheduled for units or groups upon request. Cub Scout Leader Position Specific (CSLST) This training is for all Cub Scout Leaders serving in any registered position and is offered on-line. The course has a general introduction to Cub Scouting followed by Position Specific in breakout sessions for leaders and their assistants who are Tiger Den Leaders/Cub Scout Den Leaders (Wolf and Bear)/Webelos Den Leaders, Pack Trainers, Cubmasters, and Pack Committee Members. If a Cub Scout Leader changes jobs within the Pack, the leader must go back and take training for the new position. This can be taken online at myscouting.org. Youth Protection is a prerequisite for Cub Scout Leader Position Specific. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) This course is for Cub Scout Leaders and registered adults. For packs wishing to camp, it is required that at least one leader OR PARENT (does not have to be a TRAINED Leader to be a BALOO Trained Adult BUT needs to REGISTER as an adult volunteer) in attendance at the campout has completed the course. Of course, we are hoping Packs will send several leaders and parents. BALOO covers basic camping skills with a heavy emphasis on the BSA-approved techniques for providing a safe and fun camping experience for both cubs and their parents and leaders. BALOO training is not required for Webelos den camping, but the next course listed is highly recommended for Webelos Den camping. Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OLSWL) OLSWL is always taught in an outdoor setting. The emphasis not only on basic camping and outdoor skills, but also on completion of activity badges that can best be accomplished in an outdoor setting. OLSWL provides a how-too, hands-on, training experience in planning and conducting Webelos outdoor and overnight activities. It reinforces, without duplicating, what you learned in position specific training which is recommended, but not a prerequisite, for OLSWL. OLSWL is not mandatory to take a Webelos den camping. A Webelos Scout may participate in overnight den camping when supervised by a trained adult. In most cases, the Webelos Scout will be under the supervision of his parent or guardian. It is essential that each Webelos Scout be under the supervision of a parent-approved adult. Joint Webelos den-troop campouts including the parents of the Webelos Scouts are encouraged to strengthen ties between the pack and troop. Den leaders, pack leaders, and parents are expected to accompany the boys on approved trips. OLSWL provides the foundation for a successful Webelos Den Camping experience and is an overnight class usually running from morning Day 1 through early afternoon Day 2. Pow Wow Pow Wow is the premier Cub Scout Leader training event of the season, held in November. This all-day event offers approximately 50 different Cub Scout related classes over the course of a day. There are classes of interest to leaders and parents serving in every position in Cub Scouting. There are no prerequisites. Students pick their own schedule of up to six classes to ensure their time is spent in classes most closely aligned to their cub leader positions and areas of interest. BALOO (an all-day course) and Den Chief (two sessions) are also often available in separate modules at Pow Wow. A link to the
courses and registration can be found on the NCAC web page. This is an adult training only except for Den Chief which is for the Boy Scout. Scoutmaster Specific Leader a/k/a Indoor a/k/a Boy Scout Leader Specific BSLST) This is a day-long class or three evening classes focusing on the tasks that Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters have to deal with routinely. This is the fourth of five required training courses needed to be considered trained as a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster and to wear the Trained strip for a SM or SAM (the other two courses needed being Youth Protection, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills). Scoutmaster Leader Specific will provide you with a basic understanding of what it means to become a Boy Scout Leader and how to foster and lead a boy-run, patrol method based troop. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) (for Venturing, and Varsity Leaders, too) This is a two-day program of instruction designed to teach scouting leaders skills in the outdoors. It is designed to address the outdoor training needs of Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Troop Committee Members, Varsity Scout Leaders, Venturing Leaders, Sea Scout Leaders and District Staff. Attendees will camp out using their own or shared equipment (from your Troop, or check with the training staff if help is needed) and will cook their meals in a patrol setting. Formal skills training sessions include hands-on work and information for Scouting leaders in: leave no trace, ropes (whipping, tying, lashing), woods tools (knife, saw, ax), fire site preparation & building, cooking, lanterns & stoves, first aid, plant & animal identification, campfire preparation, packing & hiking techniques, and map & compass reading. Troop Committee Challenge (TCC) Boy Scout Troop Committee Challenge, is training designed for the Troop Committee Chairman, Committee Members and interested parents. It consists of completing the Troop Committee Challenge available on-line at the NCAC website. A link to the online class is found at https://myscouting.scouting.org. Those who take the on-line training are also strongly encouraged to attend the 3 rd session of SSLT (last 2 hours in the one day program or the 3 rd night of the 3 night program).this training will help troop committee members deliver a quality program in support of the troop, the Scoutmaster, and the Scouts, by helping to build the commitment of individual committee members, as well as cultivating a better troop committee team. To be considered trained in a troop committee position one must be a registered adult and also complete Youth Protection, and are urged to take Fast Start and This Is Scouting (all 3 are available on-line). Troop Committee Members sit on the Board of Reviews for Scout Advancement. High Adventure Leader High Adventure Leader covers basics for high adventure leaders, advisors, and parents sending their boys (and girls in Venturing) to a high adventure base type of activity. The class is required for Philmont advisors and recommended for adults taking scouts on other high adventure trips such as Lenhok'sin, Sea Base, Maine and Northern Tier. It is offered by NCAC. Back Country Outdoor Leader Skills (BCOLS) The Council Committee offers back Country Outdoor Leader Skills as an optional follow-on to the Outdoor Leader Skills training described above. This course is designed to assist Scouters who are working with older youth using a backcountry venue. While this course provides exposure to skills useful in any backcountry activity, its primary focus is preparing adults for backcountry activities that will take place at locations not supported by BSA infrastructure such as backpacking trips along the Appalachian Trail. It is offered by the NCAC. This is a requirement for Philmont and may also be required for other High Adventure facilities. University of Scouting The highlight NCAC training event of the year is the University of Scouting. This is an annual opportunity, held in February, to pick just the classes you want from more than a hundred being offered covering Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity, Venturing, Sea Scouting and District Operations. There is specialized training in a wide variety of cross cutting subjects as well as the full range of safety certification programs and BALOO. You can earn credits towards a Scouter s Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. degree, or come just for the courses, fun, and great fellowship.
Den Chief (DCT) The online course is a Fast Start course and should be taken as a prerequisite to the in person course for Boy Scouts serving as Den Chiefs, and is offered both in the MC Field Service Area and at Pow Wow. The course trains Boy Scouts in the necessary skills to take on and be successful at this vital youth leadership position. The course is designed to motivate Boy Scouts through fun, learning skills, playing games and participating in activities that will help them understand their role in the weekly Den meetings. Many Boy Scouts who become Den Chiefs were never Cub Scouts and this course helps them understand that program. Boys attending will be able to better lead and get along with Cub and Webelos Scout age boys. Both Adult Boy Scout and Cub Scout leaders who manage the Den Chief programs for their Troops or Packs are encouraged to accompany their Den Chiefs and participate and assist at the in-person training, or by reviewing the on-line course. National Youth Leader Conference (NYLT) The National Youth Leader Conference is patterned after Wood Badge for the 21 st Century for Adults (see below). The purpose of NYLT is to support, not replace, the Scoutmaster's role in the training of junior leaders. NYLT is a week-long or multi-weekend experience designed to train the participant in team building and leadership in an outdoor long-term camping setting, calling on the use of First Class rank Scoutcraft skills. The course is conducted by a staff of volunteer Scouts and Scouters selected by the NCAC Junior Leader. NYLT is not another summer camp, but an intense and challenging leadership experience. There are no merit badges offered. Every game, activity, ceremony, and even each meal is designed to be part of a total training experience. Participants get very little free time. Everything is keyed toward meeting the training objectives. Varsity Coach Leader and Venturing Leader Specific s (VCLST and VLST) These two courses provide an introduction to unit organization, leadership training, program development and resources, high adventure, awards and recognition, safety, and youth protection in Varsity and Venturing Scouting programs. These courses are designed for all adult leaders in these programs advisors, coaches, committees, commissioners, and chartering organization representatives. They are held in the MC Field Service Area, and are also available in other Districts throughout the year and at University of Scouting. Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic (SeaSALT) This course provides an introduction to unit organization, leadership training, program development and resources, high adventure, awards and recognition, safety, and youth protection in the Sea Scouting program. This course is designed for all adult leaders in this program skippers, mates, committee members, commissioners, and chartering organization representatives. It is held in other Districts and at the Region level. Powder Horn Powder Horn is a six-day course where adult leaders (Venturing, Varsity, and Boy Scout) get to learn about and do hands-on a variety of outdoor adventures, sports, and Venturing Ranger skills. It is like going to camp and getting to be one of the kids - without the kids around. You will learn SCUBA, canoeing and kayaking, sailing, climbing and rappelling, shooting, COPE, GPS and land navigation, horseback riding, caving, wilderness survival, advanced first aid, cooking (and eating of course), advanced backpacking, mountain biking, and more. The course is usually conducted every other year over two three-day periods. Outdoor Skills Safety is offered on how to safely conduct outdoor activities such as swimming, boating, trekking, and rock climbing and in accordance with BSA Policies. Montgomery Field Service Area Districts make these courses available upon request and is also offered at University of Scouting. Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat are online at https://myscouting.scouting.org. See also the quarterly NCAC Scouter s Digest, Roundtable and the NCAC Calendar for current information on these classes. The most current BSA Guide to Safe Scouting is posted on the BSA National Council web site at www.scouting.org under adult leader publications and resources for download or perusal. Hard copy editions are available at the Scoutshop for a nominal cost. Wood Badge Wood Badge for the 21st Century is designed for all Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout and Venturing Leaders who have completed basic training for their position. It is a leadership skills course, based on a format originally created by Scouting's Founder, Lord Robert Baden Powell and is considered the "Ph.D." of Scout training. The course is held over three days over two weekends about a month apart. Participants
are required to attend each weekend in its entirety, including all day on Friday (arriving by 8:00 AM). The course will deal with cutting edge leadership and management skills while using a structure built on Scouting's organization and unit program. More information can be obtained from the NCAC website at www.boyscouts-ncac.org. Click on "" and then "Wood Badge" to get the data and forms to download. Chartered Organization Representative (COR) COR is for all Chartered Organization Representatives. This is an in person training. The training provides an overview of the responsibilities that come with that important position. The COR must be completely trained for a Unit to be considered 100% Trained. Fast Start COR can be found at http://www.scouting.org//adult/corfaststart.aspx. This Is Scouting, found online at myscouting.org and is a prerequisite for COR. The in person training is offered in September, March, and upon request. Contact Mary Lou Gundersen for more information. Merit Badge Counselor Merit Badge Counselor teaches the role of the MBC as both teacher and mentor to the Scout as he works on the merit badge. It comprehensively reviews how the Merit Badge Counselors should be satisfied that each Scout under their guidance meets all the requirements set forth for the merit badge. It teaches the role of the Merit Badge Counselor as both an examiner and a coach helping Scouts over the different hurdles of the requirements and helping make them aware of the deeper aspects of the subject from their knowledge and experience. It teaches that the counselor should test the Scout to ensure that he has completed all the required work but may not modify the merit badge requirements in the process. This standard ensures that the advancement requirements are fair and uniform for all Scouts. This course is offered in the District and upon request by the District Advancement Committee. Life To Eagle This course is offered by the District Advancement Committee. Eagle Advancement Chairs, Scoutmasters, Parent of Life Scout and Life Scouts should attend. This course will inform you of all the latest Eagle requirements as well as all the information you need to complete the workbook and application. This is a very important course to take if planning on becoming an Eagle Scout. Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat (SSD/SA) Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat are required classroom training courses for any unit to participate in ANY aquatic activity. This training is offered to any registered adult leader, and is appropriate for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturing Leaders. Both courses are available upon request, at Goshen Scout Reservation and Camp Snyder during long term camping at Aquatics during your stay, and also online at https://myscouting.scouting.org. Hazardous Weather This is a course found on-line at https://myscouting.scouting.org and required for all Tour Permits. ICB/Community Use of Public Facilities training dates will be announced To rent a school building or public facility you must take this training. Do not miss this special opportunity! As an accommodation, scout groups may request space for their regular meetings covering the entire school year between July 15 and August 1. Please note that schools have first priority for all space and CUPF cannot schedule community use until the schools schedules have been accommodated. Other groups must submit dates twice a year.
Supplemental Modules - Online from BSA National Supplemental training modules and power-point presentations are designed to provide orientation beyond the basic training offered in This Is Scouting and leader-specific training. Each module is a unit of training that can be used as an outline for a group, for personal coaching, or for self-study. Most of the outlines should require about an hour to complete. Consider each unit of study to be an introduction to the subject. Scouters are welcome to download subjects that are of interest for personal or unit use. There are no training credits associated with the completion of these units of study. Additional training units are being developed and will be continually added online and are online at http://scouting.org/boyscouts/modules.aspx. There are now more than we list here, but some of the modules available include: MODULES: Mentoring Mentoring is an opportunity to help a person grow through discovery. This session will address various mentoring models and ways to be a mentor to Scouts and Scouters. Chain Saw Safety This training outline provides local councils with the resources to train chain saw operators on council property. Merit Badge Counselor Instructors Guide Before beginning work with Scouts, merit badge counselors are guided through their responsibilities and provided an understanding of the methods of counseling Scouts. Board of Review This module will train troop committee members and others in the purposes of the board of review, offering suggestions for the types of questions that can or should be asked. Geocaching to Promote Scouting Geocaching is an exciting sport that uses GPS navigation to find hidden treasures. It provides another tool for the fun-with-a-purpose toolbox and can combine outdoor adventure with advancement, recruiting, retention, and public relations. The Order of the Arrow and Your Troop This session discusses the benefits to the individual, troop, district, and council as a result of the Order of the Arrow's influence in your troop. Orientation for New Boy Scout Parents This brief orientation is designed to draw new parents into the troop experience and give them the information they need to enjoy the program and help their sons succeed. Planning and Conducting a Safe Scout Outing Safe Scouting can happen if you follow the Scout motto Be Prepared. This unit of supplementary training will describe how to plan for and conduct a safe Scout outing. Recruiting Quality Staff This provides an overview of the steps involved in recruiting quality training staff and allows participants to take a step-by-step practice run through the recruiting process. Scoutmaster Conference Teaches Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and other troop leaders about the purposes of the Scoutmaster's conference and offers suggestions for questions o useat these conferences. Selecting Quality Leaders This session will provide an overview of the seven steps to recruiting a key adult unit leader and will prepare participants to recruit new leaders for their units' needs. The Youth Leadership Continuum This supplemental training module is designed for Scout leaders and parents who want to understand the youth leadership training continuum. Bullying: Prevention and Intervention Tips for Scout Leaders and Parents The values of Scouting make it clear that bullying cannot be tolerated. Scouting leaders have a unique opportunity to teach respect and acceptance of others. Conducting an Interfaith Service Scouts and unit leaders can learn to conduct an interfaith service (formerly a Scouts' Own) that is inclusive for all participants. Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner Fast Start This module provides a general overview of roundtable commissioners responsibilities, as well as an outline for roundtable meetings.
POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS: Updating MyScouting.org with BSA ID Number Explains how to update your profile on MyScouting. Found at Myscouting.org Required in NCAC Explanation of Required for 2010 & 2011 in NCAC. Located on NCAC page Drop Down Bullying: Prevention and Intervention Tips for Scout Leaders and Parents (PPT) Dealing with bullying in Scouting and other situations. Supporting Scouts With AD/HD (PPT) (DOC) The aims and methods of the Scouting program make it an outstanding opportunity for those with AD/HD characteristics to develop and enhance the skills that can lead to success in school, in relationships with other, and in life. National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) NAYLE provides Scouts with a Philmont-based wilderness encounter that motivates them to follow a life of helping others with the values expressed in the Scout Oath and Law. Other newer online courses include: How to Conduct a Pinewood Derby, Beginning Cold Weather Camping, Cooking Without Utensils, Leave No Trace: Preserving the Beauty and Maintaining Our Access to the Land, Disc Golf in Support of Scouting, and Varsity Leader Fast Start. Go to http://scouting.org/boyscouts/modules.aspx and check it out. Also see http://www.ncacbsa.org/ the NCAC home page, click the Program tab on the brown stripe at the top of the page, and then go to and click for Required Information on-line. Roundtables in the Montgomery Field Service Area Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing Roundtables Roundtables (RT) are held monthly to give Scouting Leaders program ideas, policy information, events and training opportunities, opportunity to share experiences & fellowship, all in order to provide a stronger unit program. DATES & LOCATION FOR 2013-2014: POTOMAC DISTRICT Roundtable is held on the Second Tuesday of each month from September through June at Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, 11700 Falls Rd., Potomac, MD 20854. SENECA DISTRICT Roundtable is held on the Second Thursday of each month from September through June at Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, 18900 Kingsview Road, Germantown, MD 20874. WHITE OAK DISTRICT Roundtable is held on the Second Wednesday of each month from September through June at People s Community Baptist Church,,31 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906. No Roundtables in July... Go CAMPING!!!!!
Abbreviations & Acronyms BALOO BCLOS BSA SSLT CM CR or COR CSLST DCT DL FS IOLS MBC MD MC NCAC NYLT RT RTCT SA SA SDD SM SeaSALT TCC TDL TLT CBT VLST VCLST VYPT WDL YPT Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Back Country Leader Outdoor Skills Boy Scouts of America Scoutmaster Specific Leader Cubmaster Chartered Organization Representative Cub Scout Leader Specific Den Chief Cub Scout Wolf or Bear Den Leader Fast Start Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Merit Badge Counselor Montgomery Field Service Area Member of Pack or Troop Committee National Capital Area Council National Youth Leader Conference Roundtable Roundtable Commissioner Assistant Scoutmaster (often referred to as ASM) Safety Afloat Safe Swim Defense Scoutmaster Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Troop Committee Challenge Tiger Den Leader Troop Youth Leader Commissioner Basic Venture Leader Specific Varsity Coach Leader Specific Venturing Youth Protection Webelos Den Leader Youth Protection
NCAC Leadership FAQs (This information is from the NCAC Leadership Committee) Q. Define direct-contact leaders that REQUIRE Leadership Development. A. The direct-contact leaders are Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Varsity Scout Coaches, Assistant Varsity Scout Coaches, Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Venturing Crew Advisors, Associate Venturing Crew Advisors, Sea Scout Skippers and Sea Scout Mates. Q. What does the REQUIRED Leadership program require? A. As of December 31, 2012, all direct-contact leaders will be required to complete training. Directcontact leaders are anyone who comes into direct contact with youth members, and includes assistants to the top leaders and all den leaders. Q. What is being done to help us meet the goals of the Top Leader Trained program? A. teams are there to help unit leaders in three important ways: 1. We have expanded our training teams and scheduled additional leader training and outdoor skills courses. 2. We coordinate training schedules within each service area so that the number of course deliveries is maximized and Districts encourage participation of Scouters from other Districts. 3. We continue to offer training at Goshen Scout Reservation during summer camp.. Q. What about the tenured leader who has never completed training? A. While they have probably been trained while performing their roles, it is important for them to participate in the current training so that they and the new leaders entering their unit will have a common language and perspective. There is more than one way to participate in training every district training team is looking for experienced Scouters willing to help deliver training (and satisfy the requirements). Q. What about the person who refuses to take training? A. Since the unit belongs to the chartering organization, Scouters who refuse to take the required training are the responsibility of that organization. Chartered Organizations accepted that responsibility when they signed the Annual Charter Agreement. In that agreement the organization agrees to screen and select leaders that meet the leadership standards of the BSA. Q. What about the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills? A. All Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Varsity Scout Coaches, and Assistant Varsity Scout Coaches must complete Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills to be considered trained. Also, all Advisors and Associate Advisors of Venturing crews that have an outdoor program must complete Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills. Here again, while they may have been trained while performing their roles, it is important for them to participate in the formal training so that they and the new leaders entering their unit have will have a common language and perspective. There is more than one way to participate in training every district training team is looking for experienced Scouters and those with experience willing to help deliver the training can accomplish the requirements by doing so. Q. Many of the training courses are online, but everyone does not have access to a computer. How do we handle this? A. If Scouters do not have home or work access to a computer, volunteers can go to the council office or their local library to complete online training.
Q. How will we know that required training will make a difference? A. History has shown that where there have been increases in the number of trained top leaders there has been improved retention, improved advancement and camp attendance, and even improved participation in council fundraising efforts! Q. How do we update our training records? A. See page 7 of this catalog under the heading -- NEW: Adult Personal Record. Q. How can a Unit obtain their leader training data from District Executives, Commissioners or the District Chairman? A. Your assigned District Executive, your Commissioner, and/or the District Chairman all have training information for the Unit Leader upon request. The NCAC Update form on the last page of this Catalog can be used to update training records. Copies of training cards received at training events can also be provided WITH the completed form, but are not required. Q. Even if I know that the Leaders in a Unit have been fully trained, do I still need to fill out the paper work? A. Short answer, YES. It is essential that all the verifiable evidence be provided to the District and Council and then to National, via ScoutNet, so that all layers of the BSA Leadership know that the NCAC has fully trained Leadership. Q. Should Units already have their data? A. The Units should already have their training data from their recharter. If you have not received it or need replacements, please contact your District Executive, Unit Commissioner or District Chairman. *Editor Note All Troop Committee Members should be trained since they are in Direct Contact with the Scouts. They are the only people who are to sit on Board of Reviews for Scout Advancement.
National Capital Area Council Adult leaders should complete the form. Enter any applicable dates of completed training for courses leading to a fully trained status. Required Update Form Boy Scouts of America District: Unit: Name: Address: City:, State: Zip: Date Entered in ScoutNet: Date of Birth: BSA ID Number: Entered by: The National Capital Area Council is participating in BSA's Required Pilot Project All unit leaders (Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Varsity Scout Coaches, Venturing Advisors, Sea Scout Skippers, ALL assistants, and ALL Den Leaders)Committee Chairs and Members are to be fully trained. Date Date Date Cub Scout Leader All Leader Unit Commissioner Wolf/Bear Den Leader Fast Start C70 Youth Protection Y01 Commissioner Fast Start DFS Webelos Den Leader Fast Start C71 WEB Take Youth Protection Quiz Y00 Unit Comm Fast Start (10/1/08) WDUC Cubmaster Fast Start C72 This is Scouting WA01 Commissioner Basic D20 Tiger Den Leader Fast Start C73 New Leader Essentials A01 Chartered Organization Rep Pack Committee Fast Start WCF4 Boy Scout Leader COR Fast Start Den Chief Fast Start DCFS WEB Boy Scout Leader Fast Start WSFS for Chartered Org Rep D72 Den Chief C31 Scoutmaster Specific S24 Venturing Leader Tiger Den Leader Specifics C41 Intro to Outdoor Leadership Skills S11 Venturing Leader Fast Start WPFS Cub Scout Den Leader Specifics C42 Troop Committee Challenge S10 Venturing Leader Specifics P21 Webelos Den Leader Specifics C61 WEB Troop Committee Challenge WS10 Intro to Outdoor Leadership Skills S11 Cubmaster Specifics C40 Scoutmastership Fundamentals (1/87-8/01) S21 Venturing Youth Protection Y02 Pack Committee Specifics C60 Boy Scout Leader Basics (1/79-12/86) S20 Venturing Leader Basics P20 Pack Trainer Specifics C62 Boy Scout Ldr Basics (1/72-12/79) S22 Varsity Scout Leader Cub Scout Leader Self-Start C14 Boy Scout Ldr Basics (1/65-12/71) S23 Varsity Scout Leader Fast Start VFS Cub Scout Ldr Basics (1/96-8/01) C20 Sea Scout Leader Varsity Coach Leader Specifics V21 Cub Scout Ldr Basics (1/88-12/95) C23 Sea Scout Adult Ldr Basic (eff 1/1/10) P44 Intro to Outdoor Leadership Skills S11 Cub Scout Ldr Basics (1/75-12/87) C22 Sea Scout Leader Specialized P30 Varsity Scout Leader Basics (2/02) V20 Cub Scout Ldr Basics (1/67-12/74) C21 Venturing Youth Protection Y02 Date format: mm/dd/yy Direct Contact Leaders must complete: Off-line Fast Start equivalents are: (As of 1 Jan 2010) C70=CF1; C71=CF2; C72=CF3; C73=CF6; WCF4=CF4; WSFS=SFS; WVFS=VFS; WPFS=PFS If Fast Start taken before 2006, use one of the above codes and enter in a blank space. Cubmaster / Asst - C72/CF3, WA1/A01, C40, Y01/Y00 Tiger Den Ldr - C73/CF6, WA01/A01, C41, Y01/Y00 Wolf / Bear Den Ldr / Asst - C70/CF1, WA01/A01, C42, Y01/Y00 WEBELOS Den Ldr / Asst - C71/CF2, WA01/A01, C61, Y01/Y00 Scoutmaster / Asst - WSFS/SFS, WA01/A01, S24,S11, Y01/Y00 Submit Form to District Rep: Varsity Coach / Asst - WVFS/VFS, WA01/A01, V21, S11, Y01/Y00 Crew Advisor / Assoc - WPFS/PFS, WA01/A01, P21,Y02, Mary Lou Gundersen and S11 if crew has active outdoor program mdtrainingrecords@comcast.net Skipper / Mate - WA01/AO1, P44, Y02 301-869-5625 "Basics" Leader courses completed before 1 Jan 2010 can still help fulfill the "trained" requirement, but leaders are encouraged to complete the latest courses. 5/14