Leadership Training

The Boy Scouts of America takes great pride in the quality of our adult leadership. Being a leader in the BSA is a privilege, not a right. The quality of the program and the safety of our youth members call for high-quality adult leaders. 

Cub Scout Leader Training


Training shows new leaders how to do their jobs and allows for an interchange of ideas with more experienced leaders. Every Cub Scout deserves qualified, trained leaders who will provide the best program possible, the way it is intended. Trained leaders ensure that the goals of Cub Scouting are met. The leadership training program of the Boy Scouts of America provides this information and helps leaders become confident in carrying out their responsibilities.

There are many training classes available for our leaders - Cub Scout Leader Fast Start, Basic Leader Training and Cub Leader Specific Training are required to receive your "Trained" patch.  Pack 1 also requires it's leaders to take Youth Protection training every two years.

Cub Scout Leader Fast Start
As the first step in the training continuum, Fast Start Training is meant to provide all the information and resources for new leaders to conduct their first meeting, along with guidance for the meetings that follow.
Basic Leader Training
Basic Leader Training—including New Leader Essentials and position-specific training—is designed to prepare to all adult leaders in Cub Scouting to become effective in their roles.

Youth Protection Training
Every leader in Cub Scouting should complete Youth Protection training, which provides essential information about working with youth.
 
The following are additional training classes available to our leadership:
Cub Scout Leader Roundtables
Monthly roundtables provide an opportunity for leaders within a council to share ideas in an ongoing learning experience.  Our district Roundtables are held on the second Monday of the month at 7PM at the First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield.
Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow
The pow wow is a one day "convention" for pack leaders that provides an opportunity to attend sessions addressing various facets of the Cub Scout program.  This will be held on November 8, 2008 - details to come.
 
Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders
Designed specifically for Webelos den leaders and their assistants, this course teaches outdoor-related skills through demonstration and hands-on practice.  To be held on October 25 & 26, 2008 - Details to come.
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation is a one-day training event that introduces the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities.
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is advanced training in leadership skills for all adults in BSA programs.  Yes! It's for Cub Scout leaders, too.