Getting started as a new leader:
Here is the training site: http://www.scouting.org/Training/Adult.aspx and it will explain some of the basics.
You will need to create an account on My.Scouting (https://my.scouting.org/) You can take any/all the lessons before applying or wait, but youth protection (YPT) must be complete before the application is turned in as the certificate is submitted with the application.
Eventually, you get to the online training content itself: https://bsalearn.learn.taleo.net – but this is linked from My.Scouting
There are often in-person position-specific training opportunities available at the district or council level. Garden State Council Training Page.
Prior to application:
Position Required:
Recommended:
Once you’ve completed all the required training for a position you can wear a “trained” tab on your uniform. If you have a thirst for knowledge, there are vast resources available to the interested.
Guide to Safe Scouting: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/GSS.aspx A leader must be familiar with what Cub Scouts can and cannot do – based on BSA guidelines. As leaders, we have the program and policies to guide and back up our decisions, but ignorance is no excuse for putting the Scouts and Leaders at risk. There is also an online GSS app, PDF and book version to keep in your leader binder as a reference, if needed.
Continuous Improvement:
There are lots of opportunities and resources available to learn more and improve yourself as a leader and Scouter.
Roundtable: Learn and share with other leaders at District Roundtable (monthly gathering to share information, experience, and have a little fun!)
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO): This one-and-a-half day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. Completion of this course is mandatory for a MINIMUM OF ONE adult on a Pack overnighter.
University of Scouting: Annual Council-led, in-person training event covering a variety of subjects, general studies, position-specific, and program-specific.
Wood Badge: Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals. Scouters from Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Explorers, and district and council Scouters all are welcome and belong here.
Some Online Resources
