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Training
Adult Leader Training
The Basic Leader Training Program is the culmination of more than two years of work by professionals and volunteers from throughout the nation. Their goal was to revise and update the volunteer leader training materials for the Boy Scouts of America. The result is a seamless training program that helps leaders easily graduate through the courses quickly and with little duplication.
Den Chief Training
We have a great staff, enthusiastic Scouts and adults that have pooled their skills to bring you one of the best Den Chief training courses ever! This is just what you will need to qualify for the Den Chief Award and to make working with the Cubs and Den Leaders easier and even more enjoyable. You will leave this training with new ideas for skits, songs, games and tricks to thrill the boys you will be working with.
High Adventure Training
The High Adventure Team is offering 8 different courses in 2009 and 2010.
Each of the specialized training courses builds from the foundation gained by completion of the "HAT Core". This course (or having an existing HAT number) is a prerequisite for all other courses. Those attending the specialized trainings (Basic Backpacking Awareness, Okpik, Paddle Sports, Cycling Awareness, CPR or Wilderness First Aid) will also be expected to have mastered the skills required to attain the merit badges for these activities prior to the course.
Leader Education and Discovery
Join the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council for a full day of training at the second annual LEAD. LEAD is a mixture of Pow-Wow and the University of Scouting. LEAD will take place at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill on January 23, 2010. Experienced Scouters of all levels (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Varsity, and Exploring) share their expertise and enthusiasm. Bring a friend and get them started down the path of "just an hour a week!"
National Youth Leadership Training
The training of Troop youth leaders is important in the growth of the individual Scout and Troop. The Scoutmaster is the primary source of Youth Leader Training, but as a supplement to that training the National Youth Leader Training Conference provides youth with a week/two weekend-long experience – a month in the life of a model scout troop - designed to give potential youth leaders skills they can use to help their Troops.
Shooting Sports Training
There are a number of reasons we are encouraging Scouts and Scouters to take NRA classes. Chief among these reasons; we wish to encourage units to conduct shooting activities, and to do so in a safe and properly trained environment. In this vein, we are pleased to be able to offer a wide variety of classes, catering both to youths and adults. The Basic courses are just that - basic. These courses are open to both youth and adults registered with the Boy Scouts. Through these courses, you will learn the fundamentals of shooting safely and successfully. Why Take NRA Classes for Scouting Purposes? NRA Courses for Scouts and Scouters Training for Shooting Sports in Scouting The Instructor courses are a bit more advanced, and are open only to adults. Those courses are designed to hone your skills as an instructor. You will learn basic teaching techniques, as well as a variety of ways to improve and safely monitor shooting activities with your units. All courses are NRA courses, and not BSA courses. Certification as an NRA instructor allows you to conduct Basic level courses not just to Boy Scouts, but also to the community at large. In addition, these courses satisfy BSA Guide to Safe Scouting guidelines for BSA shooting activities.
Wood Badge
Experience the ultimate in Scout leadership training. Wood Badge for the 21st Century is advanced leadership training that will provide you with the leadership skills to make a difference.
The tradition of Wood Badge continues. Thousands of Wood Badge trained Scouters have affected the lives of millions of America's youth. This course brings together leaders from all areas of Scouting - Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing.
Wood Badge for the 21st Century draws from the best leadership models in America and applies them to training our youth on how to lead. You will live the magic of Scout leadership training as envisioned by the founder of Scouting, Lord Baden Powell.
Weather Hazard
Weather conditions — good, bad, and ugly — are an important factor in any outdoor Scouting activity. The BSA has developed an online "Weather Hazard" training for all Scout leaders. Completion of this training will be required for a minimum of one adult for all Scout outings beginning on January 1, 2009.
How you plan and prepare for the weather can make the difference between a great outdoor experience, a miserable or cancelled outing, and even injury or death in hazardous conditions. The Weather Smart training is designed to help you and your Scouting unit plan and prepare for hazardous weather—to make you, “Weather Smart.”
Youth Protection
Our highest priority is the safety and well-being of our youth members and participants. To help protect our young people, we are pleased to offer Youth Protection Training. This training is one part of a comprehensive youth protection training program that formally began in 1988. It is designed to help prevent child abuse in all of its forms, whether verbal, emotional, physical or sexual abuse or neglect.
