What to Bring to Training
If you have any special needs or accommodations that the trainers need to know, please contact them in advance. For trainings that include meals (e.g., BALOO, IOLS), let the trainer or district training chair know If you have special dietary restrictions.
What to wear to training. Participants typically wear their field uniform (Scout uniform) or activity uniform (Scout t-shirt). If you don’t have a uniform, wear comfortable clothes (e.g., jeans). Indoor training facilities vary, so be prepared for warm and cold rooms.
Click on the course below to see what items need to be brought for each training:
BALOO: Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (C32)
BALOO is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, including packing camping, overnighters and Webelos den overnighters. BALOO training is now comprised of two components* – an online component, and a practical, hands-on component. Both components must be completed to qualify as a “Trained” Cub Scout outdoor leader and to receive the BALOO recognition patch. The online component contains introductory and basic information and must be completed prior to the practical component at my.scouting.org. The practical component is an overnight that takes about 16-hours to complete.
Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad or mattress, sleeping attire, soap, washcloth, towel, hat, bug spray, camp chair, mess kit (knife, fork, spoon, bowl/plate, coffee cup in a mesh bag), camp chair, note-taking materials, appropriate clothes for weather [rain gear, jacket, field uniform (Scout uniform) or activity uniform (Scouting-t-shirt) or comfortable clothes], change of clothes, closed-toed tennis shoes or boots for short hike, and the Cub Scout six essentials (first-aid kit, refillable water bottle, flashlight with extra batteries, trail food, sun protection, whistle). Optional gear: sunglasses, camera, earplugs. Find courses near you.
Meals: For Saturday to Sunday courses: eat breakfast before arriving. For Friday to Saturday classes: eat dinner before arriving. The class typically includes three meals.
Chaplain's Aid Training
This course is intended to provide unit chaplains and chaplain aides an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and opportunities of chaplaincy service in troops. At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to express understanding of online materials, be comfortable with role as unit chaplain and chaplain aide, build relationship with the chartered organization representative, be familiar with resources, be comfortable with responsibilities for guiding conversations, and participate in the planning and implementation of a worship service. Find in-person courses near you.
Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), note-taking materials.
Commissioner Basic Training
A trained commissioner is an effective commissioner. Basic training has been changed from one course for all commissioners to position-specific courses for unit commissioners, assistant district commissioners, assistant commissioners and roundtable commissioners. Find courses near you.
Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), note-taking materials.
Crew Committee Challenge – Crew Committee Position-Specific Training (WS12)
This course is intended to provide Venturing crew committee members with the basic information they need to help manage a crew. The training takes about 2½ hours to complete. This training can be taken online. Find in-person courses near you.
Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), note-taking materials.
Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster Position-Specific Training (C40
This course is intended to provide Cubmasters and assistant Cubmasters with the basic information they need to conduct successful pack meetings. The training takes about 4 hours to complete. Find courses near you; this training can also be taken online.
Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), note-taking materials
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
See Cubmaster Specific Training, Den Leader Position-Specific Training, or Pack Committee Challenge.
Den Chief Training
Den Chief Training is basic training for Scouts interested in becoming den chiefs for a Cub Scout den, and for adult leaders who wish to know more about this vital position. The training takes about 6 hours to complete. Find courses near you; this course can also be taken online.
Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), note-taking materials, water bottle.
Den Leader Position-Specific Training (C42)
This course provides Cub Scout den leaders with the basic information they need to conduct successful den meetings. The training takes about 4 hours to complete. This training can also be taken online. Find in-person courses near you.
Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), note-taking materials
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC)
The Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC) course is to help Venturers learn and practice the attitudes and skills effective leaders demonstrate. Practicing and mastering these skills within the crew will provide Venturers with positive leadership experiences in and outside of the crew. The training takes approximately seven hours to complete.
Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), note-taking materials, sack lunch, snacks
IOLS: Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (S11)
Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. Topics covered: • Campsite Selection • Ropes – Whipping, Tying, and Lashing • Wood Tools – Knife, Camp Saw, and Ax • Fire Site Preparation and Building • Cooking • First Aid • Plant and Animal Identification • Packing and Hiking Techniques • Map and Compass • Leave No Trace. The training encompasses a weekend (16 hours of instruction). Find courses near you.
Personal Items To Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events). Clothes: field uniform, activity uniform (Scout t-shirt) or comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes (boots or tennis shoes), jacket, rain gear. Scouting ten essentials: pocket knife, first aid kit, extra clothes, rain gear, refillable water bottle, flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries, trail food, match and fire starters, sun protection, map and compass. Personal Gear: tent, ground cloth, camp chair, sleeping bag or blanket, sleeping pad or cot, mess kit (knife, fork, spoon, bowl/plate, coffee cup in a mesh bag), bug repellant, sunscreen, personal hygiene products (e.g., toothpaste, deodorant), note-taking materials, backpack, personal medications. Recommended: Field Book, Troop Leader Guidebook, Scout Handbook. Optional gear: sunglasses, camera, earplugs, gloves for saw and ax demonstration.
Patrol Items To Bring: You will likely be placed into a patrol of 5-8 other Scouters to experience the preparation and cooperation the youth will be expected to perform. Patrol items should be decided among you ahead of time along with meal plans. These are items all can share such as cooking pots/pans, lanterns, cookstoves and utensils, patrol flag, snacks, Dutch oven, ax/saw, duty roster, canopy, ice chest w/ ice, food for specified meals and any other items you feel needed for this experience.
Merit Badge Counselor Orientation (D76)
The purpose of this course is to provide council or district-approved and registered merit badge counselors with understanding of the methods of counseling and their role in the advancement program of Boy Scouts of America. This training can be taken online. Find in-person courses near you.
Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), note-taking materials
Pack Committee Challenge-Pack Committee Position-Specific Training (C60)
The purpose of this course is to familiarize pack committee members with the various responsibilities of the individual members of the committee as well as the committee as a whole. The goal is to help each pack committee work as a team to improve the Scouting experience for adult and youth members. The training takes about 4 hours. Find in-person courses near you; this training can be taken online.
Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), note-taking materials
Range Master Training
Cub Scouts can shoot BB-gun rifles, slingshots, and archery in a council or district event only and is not approved as a unit event. Operation of BB and archery ranges for Cub Scout activities and events, including day camp, resident camp, Fun with Family, and council-operated family camping programs require qualified, trained range masters. BSA requires all Cub Scout shooting sports to be supervised by a BSA certified range master. Range master training covers setting up a range, safety, handling equipment, using a bow stringer, maintaining and storing equipment and instructing Scouts. Find courses near you.
Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), note-taking materials, and sack lunch.
Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training (S24)
This course is intended to provide troop leadership with the information and tools they need to lead successful troops. This course teaches practical ways to instill the Scouting methods into troop programs and covers the roles of the Scoutmasters and Assistants in a youth-led troop. Topics covered: • The Purpose of Scouting and Your Role • The Patrol Method • Outdoor & Advancement Programs • Program Planning • Troop Administration. The training takes about 4.5 hours to complete. Find in-person courses near you; this training can be taken online.
Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), note-taking materials, Troop Leader Guidebook, Scout Handbook.
STEM NOVA Counselor and SUPERNOVA Mentor Training (D82/D83)
This course is intended to provide potential Nova Counselors and Supernova Mentors with the basic information they need to assist Scouts in completing the requirements to earn the Nova and Supernova awards. The prerequisite for this course is an understanding of the BSA Nova program. Find courses near you.
Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), note-taking materials
Training the Chartered Organization Representative (COR) (D72)
This course helps Chartered Organization Representatives better understand their roles and responsibilities. The training takes about 2½ hours to complete. This training can be taken
online.
Find in-person courses near you.
Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), note-taking materials
Troop Committee Challenge
Troop Committee Challenge training helps troop committee members better understand their roles and responsibilities. This training enables troop committee members to give support to the troop, Scouts, and Scoutmasters. Troop Committee Challenge is an in-person course only. The training takes about 2½ hours to complete. Find courses near you.
Venturing Advisor Position-Specific Training (P21)
This course provides participants with an introduction to the responsibilities, opportunities, and resources that will ensure a successful Venturing crew leadership experience. The training takes about 3.5 hours. This training can be taken online. Find in-person courses near you.
Bring: BSA Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events), note-taking materials
Online Training
There are many training courses that can be taken online at My.Scouting.org.
Create an account - this can be done with or without your BSA membership ID.- If you enter your membership ID, your training records will be updated at the council office.
- If you are not yet registered, you can still take training, just print the certificate at the end of each course.
- After your account is created you will receive an email with a link. Click the link to activate your My.Scouting.org account. This must be done before you can log in. If you do not receive an email, check your spam/junk folder.
- Once you log in to My.Scouting.org, click E-Learning on the left-hand side. Program-related trainings are listed under tabs.
- Submit your certificate of completion to your district training chair.
- Click on training validation to review what courses you have taken, this includes courses recorded at the council office.
Online course available at My.Scouting.org:
- Youth Protection Training: Youth Protection Training
- Introduction Courses: Fast Start
- Leader Position-Specific Training: Troop Committee Challenge, Leader Position-Specific: Tiger Cub, Wolf Cub, Bear Cub, Webelos, Cubmaster, Pack Trainer, Scoutmaster, Pack Committee (Spanish): Leader Tiger, Leader Wolf, Leader Bear, Leader Webelos, Cubmaster, Instructor del pack, Comit del pack
- Supplemental: Physical Wellness, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Weather Hazards, Climb On Safely, Trek Safely
Training Validation
After logging onto My.Scouting.org, click on "Training Validation" to check if your training courses have been recorded in the council's computer system.Units are encouraged to use this system to check the training status of all leaders. A list of membership ID numbers are needed to review the training status of the registered adult leaders. A list of these numbers can be found on charter paperwork. If you notice any discrepancies in your training records, please report any trainings that are NOT showing on your My.Scouting.org account to the district training chair.
Training Resources
For questions about training, please contact your district training chair or the council training committee.