How to Become a Trained Boy Scout, Troop Committee, Varsity or Venturing
Leader
Mount Baker Council Training Schedule for
September 2007 – June 2008
The Scouts in your unit deserve the best possible
program you can provide them.
Adult Leader Training courses provide you with the information
you need to be an effective leader.
Following are the steps that will allow you to be a “Trained”
leader. We ask that you
register for training courses well in advance so that we can have adequate
staff and training materials for you.
Everett
Bellingham
1715 – 100th Place SE #B
3313 Meridian
Everett,
WA 98208
Bellingham, WA 98225
(425) 338-0380
(360) 734-3940
There are fees for specific courses.
Registrations received less than 1 week prior to course will
cost more. To register
by phone call the Everett Service Center at the number provided above.
Step 1:
Fast Start Training
Fast Start training is the first step for any new
volunteer and is to be taken immediately after a new leader registers.
Fast Start is a self-paced course, either web-based or VCR tape,
specific to your branch of Scouting.
You will find links to Web training at
http://www.mountbakerbsa.org/training
. There are also VCR tapes in both council service centers.
Step 2:
New Leader Essentials
New Leader Essentials is an introductory session that
highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of Scouting.
Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturing leaders all take
the same course. Leaders
who have already completed Step 3 are still required to complete this
step to be considered trained.
New Leader
Essentials
Attendees:
Required for all registered leaders.
Cost:
No charge for this training course.
Registration:
Register at Council Service Center - Deadline 1-week prior to
start of training
Duration:
1 ½ hour course.
Step 3:
Leader Specific Training
These training courses provide the specialized knowledge
a new leader needs to assume a leadership role. Each course is designed
for a specific leadership position.
Troop Committee
Challenge
Attendees:
Required for Troop and Team committee members.
Cost:
No charge for this training course.
Registration:
Register at Council Service Center - Deadline 1 week prior to
start of training
Duration:
2 hour course.
Scoutmaster
and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training
Attendees:
Required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.
Cost:
$10.00 prior to registration deadline, $15.00 after registration
deadline.
Registration:
Register at Council Service Center - Deadline 1 week prior to
start of training
Duration:
6 hour course (with a break for lunch)
Varsity Leader
Specific Training
Attendees:
Required for Varsity Coaches and Assistant Varsity Coaches.
Cost:
$10.00 prior to registration deadline, $15.00 after registration
deadline.
Registration:
Register at Council Service Center - Deadline 1 week prior to
start of training
Duration:
4 hour course
Venturing
Leader Specific Training
Attendees:
Required for Venturing Advisors, Assistant Venturing Advisors
and for Crew Committee Members.
Cost:
$10.00 prior to registration deadline, $15.00 after registration
deadline.
Registration:
Register at Council Service Center - Deadline 1 week prior to
start of training
Duration:
5 hour course
Step 4: Outdoor
Skills Training
This is an outdoors Scout Craft skills course that
is only required for direct contact leaders in Boy Scout Troops and
Varsity. Webelos Den Leaders
are also recommended to take this course.
Venturing leaders are welcome to attend but this training is
not required for them to be considered trained.
Introduction
to Outdoor Leader Skills:
Attendees:
Required for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Varsity Coaches,
& Assistant Varsity Coaches.
Recommended for Webelos Den Leaders.
Cost:
$15.00 registration, meals included in fee.
Registration:
Register at Council Service Center - Deadline 1 week prior to
start of training
Duration:
2 day course
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