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Training

Trained leaders provide a quality, fun-filled program for units. When leaders understand Scouting, they are more effective in their roles.

A full list of current MDSC training opportunities can be found at the bottom of this page.



Basic Leader Training

A fair amount of training can be completed on-line at myscouting.org. Classes include: the two age-appropriate Youth Protection sessions, all Cub Scout courses and Troop Committee Challenge. You will be asked to create an account (there is a video demonstration to walk you through the process). If you have your membership identification number (on your membership card or call the service center) your training will be recorded automatically.
 

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High Adventure Training (HAT)

The High Adventure Team is offering 7 different courses in 2012.

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Leader Education and Discovery (LEAD)

Imagine a one-stop training event where you can find all the courses you need to be the best Scout Leader possible! An event where you can bask in the warmth of friendliness and camaraderie with like-minded Scout leaders. This is Scout L.E.A.D and it’s a blast!

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Leave No Trace Trainer

Date: 
05/18/2013 - 8:00am - 05/19/2013 - 1:00pm
10/05/2013 - 8:00am - 10/06/2013 - 1:00pm

Registration Link:
Register Online for May

 

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LNT Master Educator Course

Date: 
08/05/2012 (All day) - 08/11/2012 (All day)

The LNT Master Educator Course for Aug 5-11, 2012 has been CANCELLED due to inadequate registration.

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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

The training of youth leaders in scouting is important to promote the growth of the individual youth and a leadership model for the Boy Scout/Varsity/Venture (unit) program. The unit leader is the primary source of youth leader training.  As a supplement to that training, the National Youth Leader Training Conference provides youth with a one-week/two-weekend-long experience – a month in the life of a model unit - designed to give potential youth leaders the skills they can use to help their units. The objectives of the conference are to:

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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.

 

Register for the Fall Course

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Weather Hazard Training

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 is required for a minimum of one adult for all Scout outings as of January 1, 2009.

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Youth Protection

All Boy Scout registered adults, must complete the on-line Youth Protection training to be registered with the BSA.  

1) If an application or recharter is submitted for an adult who has not completed the on-line training within the last 2 years, the application will be held the individual will be advised to complete the training within 30 days by our registrar.
2) If an applicant does not return the completed Youth Protection certificate to our registrar the application will be returned to individual or destroyed.

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The Risk Zone - Winter Safety

Q.     What is The Risk Zone?

A.     The “Risk Zone” is a state of physical and mental fatigue that is a major cause of highway crash fatalities.

Guide to Safe Scoutingsection on Transportationrefers to the Risk Zone, as well as other vehicle safety tips.

Winter Camping Safety

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