Training

What is 'Training'?

The Monterey Bay Area Council is fully committed to helping every leader and Scout be as successful as possible. We understand that your time and resources are valuable and you have  other commitments beyond Scouting. The goal of the Training Committee is to provide all members with the resources to become efficiently and effectively trained in their Scouting position.

How Do I Become a 'Trained' Leader?

Every registered Adult Leader has a unique Scouting position with unique requirements to be fully 'trained'. Whether you're a Den Leader, a Committee Member, an Assistant Scoutmaster, or a Sea Scout Skipper, your requirements to be 'trained' are different than any other Scouting position.

To view the which courses are required for what positions, please view the What Makes a 'Trained' Leader? Matrix

The What Makes a 'Trained' Leader? Matrix includes a listing of position codes, training course codes, and shows which courses are available online. All online courses for unit leader positions are 100% free of charge.

Local Training

Adult


Northern California Commissioner's College

University of Scouting 2012:  Flyer and Registration Form

Woodbadge 2011 (Spring and Fall): Flyer and Application

Scoutmaster Adult Leader Training: Tri-District SMALT Spring 2012 Flyer and Application

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training: CSLST Flyer and Application

Youth


National Youth Leadership Training is the BSA authorized training for youth leaders in BSA troops and Venturing Crews.   This meets the standards set by the National Council and is taught in every council in the country.  This year the course will be offered by the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council at Camp Linblad in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
  • 2012 NYLT Course

     

    Online

    Adult


    Youth Protection Training - every two years.

    Fast Start Training - online only. An overview of the Scouting program and your specific responsibilities.

    This is Scouting - online only. An introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history, methods and funding.

    Cub & Webelos Leaders Boy Scout Leaders Venturing Leaders
    1. Intro to Cub Scouting
    2. Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training - Specialized knowledge for each leadership role; Tiger, Cub Scout, Webelos, Committee and Cubmaster. On completion of this step, the Trained patch has been earned.
    1. Scoutmaster/ASM Position-Specific - Specialized knowledge for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters -OR- (choose #4 or #5)
    2. Troop Committee Challenge - available online. Specialized knowledge for committee members. After the committee members complete this step, they may wear the Trained patch.
    3. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills - Required outdoor training for Scoutmasters and ASMs. The training is based on the outdoor skills in the Boy Scout Handbook. On completion of this step, Scoutmasters and ASMs may wear the Trained Patch.
    1. Venturing Leader Position-Specific - Specialized knowledge for Venturing Leaders and youth. On completion of this step, graduates may wear the Trained patch.

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