Adult Leadership Training

Troop 313 - Adult Leadership Training

Troop 313 encourages all of our registered adult leaders to be trained.

There are training opportunities for a registered adult who wants to become a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster. There are training opportunities for a registered adult who wants to become a Troop Committee Member. See the table below for details.

Upon completion of Basic Training, our leaders are able to provide and support the BSA program with greater continuity.

Additional training opportunties are also available. Wood Badge and several specialized training opportunities are listed below.

The families of Troop 313 greatly appreciated your commitment and dedication to our Scouts by offering a quality BSA program.

Scoutmaster Troop 313

Training Coordinator
Jim Riddle
(314) 965-2535

Training Title	Training Description	GSLAC Links
Youth Protection Training	Youth Protection Online Adult volunteer leaders, parents, and all interested in the health and safety of young people are welcome and encouraged to complete this online training. Online Youth Protection training is offered through the BSA National website.
Fast Start Basic Leader Training See what you are getting into. . .	Fast Start Online This online Fast Start training is a quick orientation to help you get ready for your first Boy Scout meeting. The training is divided into five sections: The Troop Meeting The Troop Committee The Outdoor Program Basic Concepts of Scouting The Scout Uniform
Basic Leader & Outdoor Skills Training	Boy Scout Leader Training is divided into Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training and Troop Committee Training. The *Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training* lasts about 9 hours and is provided in many formats to meet your needs. Introduction to Outdoor Skills is also required for SM/ASM and is conducted over a weekend. *Troop Committee Training* is designed for troop committee members and last about 5 hours. Reservation: Space is limited! Decide early! From the list of training dates/places found on the GSLAC website, click for contact information. *Always* check with the GSLAC website under Training for more details and last minute changes.
Wood Badge Training	Wood Badge is advanced training for adult leaders in Scouting. It is designed to enhance contemporary leadership skill and develop more effective Scouters. The Wood Badge program will give participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods, while developing true Scout Spirit. It is anticipated that all people who complete Wood Badge training will continue to work actively in the Scouting program to further the aims and methods of Scouting. Reservation: Space is usually limited! Decide early! Space is limited! Decide early! Check for Flyer and Application on the GSLAC website. *Always* check with the GSLAC website under Training for more details and last minute changes.
Specialized Training	The NEW* National Online Learning Center* currently has Boy Scout Leader Fast Start, Safety Afloat, Safe Swim Defense, Youth Protection Training. Check this link in the future for other online training opportunities.	BSA Online Learning Center *Note:* The webmaster tries to keep as current as possible but it is the applicant's responsibility to verify with the council website for last minute changes.

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