Check here for the latest training opportunities.

Last update 09/06/11

 Cub Leader Training Available

The north Star District Training Committee has pledged to bring training to any Cub Scout Pack than can bring together at least 6 people to be trained.  The objective is to have as many trained leaders as we can produce.  To arrange a training date, time and place, contact the District Director, Matt Menely or Rhonda Stengel.

For any training issues or questions, e-mail Cal or Rhonda Stengel . . . . . [Click for member's page]. 

 Upcoming North Star District
           Cub Scout Leader Training Opportunities

 New Leader Essentials Training (NLE): New Leader Essentials is the initial training for adult leaders. In this 90-minute training, leaders learn about the objectives of the Scouting program and the methods that are used to achieve these objectives. They also gain a basic understanding of youth development, as well as how Scouting is organized and financed, policies related to the program, and resources to help leaders succeed. The training is for all new registered adult leaders of Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, or Ventures. A Scout leader needs to attend New Leader Essentials only once.

 Cub Scout Leader Specific Training (CLS): Each Cub Scout leader completes the specific course for his or her own position in the program. These courses are: Cubmaster and Assistants; Pack Committee Chairmen and Members; Tiger Cub Den Leaders; Cub Scout Den Leaders and Assistants; and Webelos Den Leaders and Assistants. These training's include materials on pack organization, advancement, den and pack meeting program planning and your role within the pack. Leader-specific training is approximately two and one-half to three hours long. The leader is considered trained upon completion of New Leader Essentials and the Leader Specific training for that position. This level of training is required for all Cub Scout Leader awards.

                                                                                  Sept. 13, 2011 - Tuesday - Milbank
                                                                                  Sept. 20, 2011 - Tuesday - Watertown
                                                                                  Oct. 4, 2011 - Tuesday - Aberdeen
                                                                                  Oct. 11, 2011 -Tuesday - Watertown

                                For more information, e-mail Cal or Rhonda Stengel . . . . . [Click for member's page].

 Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is a new course for one or more members of the Pack Committee in how to plan outdoor excursions and camping trips for Cub Scouts. This training is not intended as an overnight experience, but rather a preparation of the Cub Scout leader interested in learning about overnight camping activities.

A day of fun and learning prepares pack leaders to plan and carry out "entry-level" outdoor experiences, one that is safe and appropriate for Cub Scouts. Although this training is not required for all Cub Leaders, but at least one member of a Pack Committee must be BALOO trained in order for their Cub Scout Pack to be authorized to go camping. This training is not designed for Committee Chairman or Cubmasters but is instead focused on the Committee Member who will be in charge of Pack Camping.

The one-day BALOO session will give your pack's outdoor activity leader the tools to conduct a safe and successful overnight.

It is not a heavy skills program. The morning BALOO sessions include the why and how of Cub Scout camping — planning, equipment, meal preparation, and campfire programs. In the afternoon, Cub Scouters rotate among four round-robin sessions—fire safety, stoves, and lanterns; first aid and sanitation; nature hikes and games; and cooking. Scattered throughout the day are plenty of the four S's: songs, stunts, stories, and showmanship. With proper planning and your BALOO-trained leader, your pack should be set for a fun and exciting weekend event.

By completing this training course the participants will understand the focus of the Cub Scout level of the BSA program, acquire the skills and confidence necessary to plan and carry out a successful Cub Scout-level overnight activity, and increase their knowledge of the resources available from the BSA for carrying out this activity. 

 

  Scout Leader Resources 

For unit program and leadership ideas check out the
Scouting publications and Scouting resource website links below:

 

U.S. Scouting Service Project - the ultimate Scouting resource website

The Virtual Cub Leaders’ Handbook

ScoutParents - Scouting Resources Website

  

 For other leadership training opportunities,
check out the Sioux Council Leadership Training Webpage.

   What are all those "Square Knots" for?

If you've ever wondered what all the square knots are for that you see on many adult Scout shirts, check out the BSA Square Knot Guide.  These square knots denote training courses taken, meritorious service, rank, meritorious action, religion, and Scoutreach service..

  
free hit counters