Scout Leader Training

Background
The purpose of adult training is to assure that all troop leaders understand their role and
have the knowledge and tools to appropriately serve in that role while following all
policies of the Boy Scouts of America. Erie Shores Council BSA provides a flowchart
outlining recommended training at
<http://www.toledobsa.com/docs/Flow%20Chart%20of%20Boy%20Scout%20Adult%20
and%20Youth%20Training.pdf>

Today much required training is available on-line. The Boy Scout Scouts of America
National Council provides on-line training resources at http://olc.scouting.org. To
participate in on-line training you will be asked to register with an email address and
password.

Required Training
Adult Leaders must complete required training below before serving as leader for any
troop meetings or events. A training certificate must be provided to the Secretary of the
Troop Committee as evidence of course completion. Prior to completing this training
they may not serve as a leader and can only be considered an observing parent or guest.

For all BSA On-Line training go to: http://olc.scouting.org

Who Training Type Available Resource
All Parents Orientations Recommended Small http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/s
for New Group upplemental/18-110/18-110.pdf
Boy Scout
Parents
Boy Scout Recommended BSA On- http://olc.scouting.org/courses/bsfs
Fast Start Line /e/pdf/18-350.pdf
Adult Boy Scout Required BSA On- http://olc.scouting.org/courses/bsfs
Leaders Fast Start Line /e/pdf/18-350.pdf
BSA Youth Required BSA On- http://www.scouting.org/filestore/p
Protection Line df/46-015.pdf
Youth Required Catholic Diocese calendar:
Protection Diocese of http://parishcalendar.com:8080/15
Workshop Toledo 8/21348
New Leader Required Council or CD-ROM #38470
Essentials District Video #AV-02V016
(90 min.) Poster Set #34872
Wood Recommended http://www.woodbadge.org/
Badge for http://www.escwoodbadge.com/
the 21st
Century
(2 – 3 day
weekends)
Scoutmaster Leader Required Council or May 2, 2009

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 For all BSA On-Line training go to: http://olc.scouting.org
Who Training Type Available Resource
& Assistant Specific District 8am – 5:30pm
Training http://www.toledobsa.com/docs/SL
(3 – 2.5 hr. T%20OLO%20OWLS.doc
sessions)
Introduction Required May 15-17, 2009
to Outdoor http://www.toledobsa.com/docs/SL
Leader T%20OLO%20OWLS.doc
Skills
Scoutmaster Recommended Small http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/s
Conference Group upplemental/18-629/18-629.pdf
Training
Committee Leader Required Council or
Members Specific District
Training
(3 hours)
Troop Required BSA On-
Committee Line
Challenge
Board of Recommended Small http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/s
Review Group upplemental/18-625/18-625.pdf
Training
Planning & Recommended Small http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/s
Conducting Group upplemental/18-628/18-628.pdf
a Safe Scout
Outing
Safe Swim Required for BSA On-
Defense Swim Activities Line
Safety Required for BSA On-
Afloat Boating Line
Activities

Additional Resources
This is a partial list of additional resources that may be helpful to Troop adult leaders.

Purpose
Planning Troop Meeting
Troop Committee Function
Resource
Scoutmaster Handbook
Troop Program Features
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33110.pdf
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33111.pdf
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33112.pdf
Scouting Magazine
http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/
The Troop Committee Guidebook

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Purpose Resource
Troop Committee Fast Start Video
Youth Protection Guide to Safe Scouting book
http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx
Outdoor Activities Fieldbook

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