TRAINING UPDATE

As of June 1, 2010, Youth Protection Training is REQUIRED by every register adult volunteer in Scouting and must be completed every 2 years. Go to www.myscouting.org to create an account and/or complete your Youth Protection training.

Please click here for FAQ about the new Youth Protection requirements

Leadership Training is an important ingredient in the life of a Unit, a District and the Council. It is equally important in the growth of a Scout, a Unit Leader, and a District or Council Committee member. In the life of a Unit, trained Leaders lead to better programming. Trained District and Council Committee members are better equipped to provide necessary unit support. Trained Executive Board members have a greater understanding and impact on the entire program offered by the Boy Scouts of America.

Youth Members are trained to serve in various Unit Leadership positions. Examples are: Den Chief, Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Crew officer, and Order of the Arrow elected officers.

Adult Members are trained to provide knowledgeable programming to Units, Districts, and the Council. All Unit Leader Training begins with Youth Protection, Fast Start, and Introduction to Scouting then followed by Leader Specific Training. Advanced adult leader training is found through Wood Badge. Supplemental training is offered at monthly Roundtables, District Leader Training Workshops, and at specialized training events.

Have you completed training and it isn't showing in your BSA records? Fill out this form and send it to the council office to have your records update.

Training Update form

For More Information on Training, please visit Golden Empire Council's Training Page