BSA Training
All of the councils trainings can be found here. Here are some excerpts from the "Scouting Handbook for Church Units in the United States," May 2015 revision:
Section 2.0 Training and Development -- Trained Scout Leaders who understand the Scouting program are better able to serve young men and boys involved in scouting activities. Accordingly, adult leaders are considered trained when they complete the following training: Youth Protection Training, Leader position-specific training for Boy Scout, Varsity, and Venturing Leaders or Troop Committee Challenge for troop committee members." Remember that trained leaders are required for the 2016 recharter.
Section 2.1 Ongoing Training -- The BSa provides monthly roundtables to help leaders learn scouting methods and skills. The BSA offers a variety of optional training courses, such as Wood Badge and the Trainers EDGE. Where possible, leaders should attend training offered on days other than Sunday.
Please consider this guidance prayerfully as you seek to serve in your scouting leadership positions. See the Scout Handbook on LDS.org for more details.
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills - (IOLS) This course is required for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Varsity Coaches and Assistant Coaches. Training to be held at Glen Aspen Ranch, Woodland Park from Friday at 6 pm to Saturday at 6 pm. | More Information
Scout Leader Specific Training (SLST) Required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters: Location is the Council Activity Center, 985 Fillmore Ave. from 8 am to 2 pm | More Information
Varsity Coach Specific Training (VCST) Required for Varsity Coaches and Assistant Coaches. Varsity scouts are also invited! Training will be held at Glen Aspen Ranch in Woodland Park (but subject to change). | More Information
Venture Leader Specific Training The required BSA training for Venture Leaders is now available online! Venture Leader Specific Training (VLST) is a three part program that can be done at home for no cost. Can't beat that for price and convenience. All Venture Crew Advisers, Assistant Advisers, and Ward Young Men's Presidents should complete the training if they have not already done the training before. Or, you can take the training live at the locations and times below. | More Information
Chartered Organization Rep Training
Required for the Bishopric Councelor over scouting programs. Training is located at the Council Activity Center 985 W. Fillmore Street. Chartered Organization Representative Training reviews the mission of the Boy Scouts of America, the charter concept, the job of the Chartered Organization Representative, and how to select and recruit leadership. There is no charge for this training. Register here!
Supplemental Training
Being “trained” is not an event, but a life-long process. For that reason, we encourage all leaders to continue their training by participating in the following training courses that relate to your Scouting assignment. | More Information
Monthly Roundtables
Wouldn't it be great to share ideas with all of the other Scout leaders in your same position in your area? This gathering of Scout volunteers happens on the 1st Thursday of each month at the Aeroplaza Building (1310 Aeroplaza Drive, 80916). Roundtable is designed to make your Scout leader assignment easier by providing resources, events, knowledge and answers.
University of Scouting
This council wide training offers leaders and parents an opportunity to take classes on a variety of topics to give you the tools of the trade, build excitement, and help you deliver the promise of Scouting. Scout leaders are able to take classes towards earning their Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Scouting.
Climbing Instructor
Our Council offers both climbing instruction for wall climbing and ice climbing.
Shooting Sports Instructor
• Cub Scout Shooting Sports Training - range practical (free)
• NRA - Home Fire Safety Course
• NRA - Home Firearm Satety Instructor Course
• NRA - Basic Instructor Course
• NRA - Shotgrun Shotgrun Instructor Course
• NRA - Venturing Pistol Shooting Course
• NAA - National Archery Association Level 1 Instructor Course
• RSO - Range Safety Officer Course
Trainer's EDGE
While the Trainer's EDGE is a required train-the-trainer course for Wood Badge and NYLT staffs, it is also for other trainers wishing to enhance their training and presentation skills.
Train the Trainer
The Fundamentals of Training course is the first phase of the three-part train-the-trainer continuum (T3, or T-Cubed) in the Boy Scouts of America. The course’s purpose is to introduce teaching techniques and skills to new Scout trainers as well as help those Scouters, regardless of their experience, present effective training. It will also help those who may have trained for other organizations learn the BSA’s training techniques and will help “freshen up” the skills of current BSA trainers. The course is intended for both youth and adult trainers.
Leave No Trace Trainer
This two day course assists student participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace, and techniques for disseminating these low impact skills. Trainer Courses are designed for educators, guides, agency employees and other outdoor professionals. Successful graduates of the Trainer Course gain skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to their clients, friends and family.
STEM Nova Counselor (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
These courses are intended to be used to provide an orientation for Scouts, Scouters, and parents about Scouting and the
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program and the STEM opportunities in Scouting. The instructor-led course is designed to be used with the STEM Orientation slide deck at roundtables and other training events.
STEM Supernova Mentor (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
This guide is intended to provide Supernova mentors with the basic information they need to conduct successful Supernova mentoring sessions and projects. Mentors who complete this training and Youth Protection Training are considered “trained” as Nova mentors by the BSA.
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is for all adult volunteers. The primary purpose of the Wood Badge experience is to strengthen Scouting in our units, districts, and council. This course is similar to advanced corporate leadership seminars except in the context of delivering a better Scouting experience to youth and adults.
The course is designed to help Venturing leaders safely conduct outdoor activities of a fun and challenging nature. It provides an introduction to the resources needed to successfully incorporate a program of outdoor adventure. This course is based upon the Ranger requirements giving participants an exposure to some outdoor/high adventure activities and not a certification event.
Philmont Training Center
This companion facility to the renowned Philmont base camp trains leaders from across the nation during week-long courses.
Additonal Training for Adults ONLINE at My.Scouting.org
Just create a My.Scouting account and take any of these courses from the same place:
• This Is Scouting
• Fast Start Orientation
• Weather Hazards
• Safe Swim Defense
• Safety Afloat
• Climb On Safely
• Trek Safely
• Physical Wellness
Section 2.0 Training and Development -- Trained Scout Leaders who understand the Scouting program are better able to serve young men and boys involved in scouting activities. Accordingly, adult leaders are considered trained when they complete the following training: Youth Protection Training, Leader position-specific training for Boy Scout, Varsity, and Venturing Leaders or Troop Committee Challenge for troop committee members." Remember that trained leaders are required for the 2016 recharter.
Section 2.1 Ongoing Training -- The BSa provides monthly roundtables to help leaders learn scouting methods and skills. The BSA offers a variety of optional training courses, such as Wood Badge and the Trainers EDGE. Where possible, leaders should attend training offered on days other than Sunday.
Please consider this guidance prayerfully as you seek to serve in your scouting leadership positions. See the Scout Handbook on LDS.org for more details.
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills - (IOLS) This course is required for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Varsity Coaches and Assistant Coaches. Training to be held at Glen Aspen Ranch, Woodland Park from Friday at 6 pm to Saturday at 6 pm. | More Information
- September 15 to September 16, 2017
Scout Leader Specific Training (SLST) Required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters: Location is the Council Activity Center, 985 Fillmore Ave. from 8 am to 2 pm | More Information
- September 09, 2017
- November 18, 2017
Varsity Coach Specific Training (VCST) Required for Varsity Coaches and Assistant Coaches. Varsity scouts are also invited! Training will be held at Glen Aspen Ranch in Woodland Park (but subject to change). | More Information
- Coming in October, 2017
Venture Leader Specific Training The required BSA training for Venture Leaders is now available online! Venture Leader Specific Training (VLST) is a three part program that can be done at home for no cost. Can't beat that for price and convenience. All Venture Crew Advisers, Assistant Advisers, and Ward Young Men's Presidents should complete the training if they have not already done the training before. Or, you can take the training live at the locations and times below. | More Information
- Coming Soon!
Chartered Organization Rep Training
Required for the Bishopric Councelor over scouting programs. Training is located at the Council Activity Center 985 W. Fillmore Street. Chartered Organization Representative Training reviews the mission of the Boy Scouts of America, the charter concept, the job of the Chartered Organization Representative, and how to select and recruit leadership. There is no charge for this training. Register here!
- Coming Soon!
Supplemental Training
Being “trained” is not an event, but a life-long process. For that reason, we encourage all leaders to continue their training by participating in the following training courses that relate to your Scouting assignment. | More Information
Monthly Roundtables
Wouldn't it be great to share ideas with all of the other Scout leaders in your same position in your area? This gathering of Scout volunteers happens on the 1st Thursday of each month at the Aeroplaza Building (1310 Aeroplaza Drive, 80916). Roundtable is designed to make your Scout leader assignment easier by providing resources, events, knowledge and answers.
University of Scouting
This council wide training offers leaders and parents an opportunity to take classes on a variety of topics to give you the tools of the trade, build excitement, and help you deliver the promise of Scouting. Scout leaders are able to take classes towards earning their Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Scouting.
Climbing Instructor
Our Council offers both climbing instruction for wall climbing and ice climbing.
Shooting Sports Instructor
• Cub Scout Shooting Sports Training - range practical (free)
• NRA - Home Fire Safety Course
• NRA - Home Firearm Satety Instructor Course
• NRA - Basic Instructor Course
• NRA - Shotgrun Shotgrun Instructor Course
• NRA - Venturing Pistol Shooting Course
• NAA - National Archery Association Level 1 Instructor Course
• RSO - Range Safety Officer Course
Trainer's EDGE
While the Trainer's EDGE is a required train-the-trainer course for Wood Badge and NYLT staffs, it is also for other trainers wishing to enhance their training and presentation skills.
- Coming Soon!
Train the Trainer
The Fundamentals of Training course is the first phase of the three-part train-the-trainer continuum (T3, or T-Cubed) in the Boy Scouts of America. The course’s purpose is to introduce teaching techniques and skills to new Scout trainers as well as help those Scouters, regardless of their experience, present effective training. It will also help those who may have trained for other organizations learn the BSA’s training techniques and will help “freshen up” the skills of current BSA trainers. The course is intended for both youth and adult trainers.
Leave No Trace Trainer
This two day course assists student participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace, and techniques for disseminating these low impact skills. Trainer Courses are designed for educators, guides, agency employees and other outdoor professionals. Successful graduates of the Trainer Course gain skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to their clients, friends and family.
STEM Nova Counselor (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
These courses are intended to be used to provide an orientation for Scouts, Scouters, and parents about Scouting and the
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program and the STEM opportunities in Scouting. The instructor-led course is designed to be used with the STEM Orientation slide deck at roundtables and other training events.
STEM Supernova Mentor (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
This guide is intended to provide Supernova mentors with the basic information they need to conduct successful Supernova mentoring sessions and projects. Mentors who complete this training and Youth Protection Training are considered “trained” as Nova mentors by the BSA.
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is for all adult volunteers. The primary purpose of the Wood Badge experience is to strengthen Scouting in our units, districts, and council. This course is similar to advanced corporate leadership seminars except in the context of delivering a better Scouting experience to youth and adults.
- Scheduled for April 21-23, 2017 and May 19-21 at Camp Alexander. Stake Leaders approve attendance on Sunday and a sacrament service will be held both Sundays. Watch for details on the www.pikespeakbsa.org website. Once you have registered for the training please let us know. The first eight (8) to enroll, attend the course, and complete their wood badge ticket are eligible for a 50% rebate of their Woodbadge course fee. Please keep us informed if you are interested in the rebate. Scholarship funds are available and information on this can be found on the council website (see above.) You may wish to confer with your bishop(ric) to see if your ward is offering any incentives as well.
The course is designed to help Venturing leaders safely conduct outdoor activities of a fun and challenging nature. It provides an introduction to the resources needed to successfully incorporate a program of outdoor adventure. This course is based upon the Ranger requirements giving participants an exposure to some outdoor/high adventure activities and not a certification event.
Philmont Training Center
This companion facility to the renowned Philmont base camp trains leaders from across the nation during week-long courses.
Additonal Training for Adults ONLINE at My.Scouting.org
Just create a My.Scouting account and take any of these courses from the same place:
• This Is Scouting
• Fast Start Orientation
• Weather Hazards
• Safe Swim Defense
• Safety Afloat
• Climb On Safely
• Trek Safely
• Physical Wellness