The National Pike District, the Baltimore Area Council, and the BSA National Council offered a very wide and varied array of training programs.
In support of the council’s Strategic Plan of having every Scout led by a trained leader, the executive board of the Baltimore Area Council has announced new training requirements for 2008 – 2011.
In 2008, all Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, and Crew Advisors are required to complete the basic training for their position before the council will renew their unit’s charter.
In 2009, this training requirement will be expanded to include the Committee Chair of each unit.
In January 2010, all newly registered “direct contact” leaders, age 21 and over, must complete the basic training for their position by the unit’s re-chartering date or the council will not register that person in that position.
In January 2011, any 18, 19, and 20-year old Assistant Scoutmasters must complete training by the year of their 21st birthday.
This training requirement would not apply to existing leaders unless they change their position after January. Limited exceptions may be considered by the Council Training Chair based on individual circumstances. Our hope is that over the next four to five years, as we train all of our new leaders coming into our organization, we will realize our goal of having every Scout led by a trained leader.
National BSA studies have shown that on that, on the whole, Scout units led by trained leaders present a higher-quality program that retains boys longer in Scouting. This is key to our council’s long-range plan, which calls for retaining boys longer so as to have a positive impact on their values and character.
The BSA Online Learning Center provides training courses such as:
Contact Tammy Kozlowski
At National Pike District Cub Leader Training, which includes “New Leader Essentials” and leader position-specific training, you will learn about the “Whys” and “Hows” of Cub Scouting. Whether you are a new Pack, Den, or Webelos Leader or an experienced leader taking on a new position, you will learn how to use the resources available to provide an exciting and worthwhile program for the boys in your unit.
These courses are available for:
Tiger Cub Den Leader, Den Leader, Webelos Leader, Cubmaster, or Committee Member
Contact Pat Roth
For parents, committee members, WEBELOS II leaders,
scoutmasters, and anyone else involved or simply
interested in how a Boy Scout Troop operates.
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Contact Will Land, the ADC for Youth Protection at 410-960-7880 or
wland68@comcast.net, for more information, or to request a class for your unit.
Twice a year, the National Pike District offers Wagon Wheel, a series of sessions providing Scouting Fundamentals Training for adults.
Learn the objectives and methods of Boy Scouts to implement a quality program.
Why Attend Wagon Wheel Training?
Scout leaders need to know the objectives and methods of Boy Scouts to implement a quality program that will help their Scouts advance and keep them interested in the program. Parents will benefit by understanding how the program operates, allowing them to better support their sons. Wagon Wheel adult training offers this and more. But, the best reason to attend is the fun you will have.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone interested in providing the best program possible to his or her Scouts should attend. This includes Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, Webelos leaders who will be transitioning into Boy Scouts in the coming year, Committee members, and anyone else involved (or who may want to be involved) in the Boy Scout Program who wishes to gain a better insight into the workings of a troop. This course is a "must" for any parents who are interested in learning what their sons are doing, and how to support them in Boy Scouts.
Watch for announcements for the next Spring or Fall Wagon Wheel events in the NPD Headlines section of this web site.
The PATHFINDER II program is designed to provide a “step above” the troop provided junior leader training, but not quite the full, heavy duty experience offered at a full week JLT session. The course follows the national guidelines for JLT development, utilizing many sources available today and will be the same format, with minor revisions as the course in the past.
Your Senior Patrol Leader and any member of the troop leadership should be urged to participate, along with any boys that you and the leadership of the troop feel would benefit from this learning experience.
Watch this website for announcements of the next Pathfinder II weekend.
The Course For Wood Badge is the premier advanced leadership training program for adult Scouters. It is designed to provide Scouters with leadership skills necessary to significantly improve the areas of Scouting they serve. It gives Scouters the opportunity to experience a 'mountaintop experience' and the joys of Scouting. All qualified Scouters who want to improve their personal leadership skills are encouraged to attend.
The course requires a committment of two 3-day weekends, and application period of up to 18 months to apply and assess what you have learned. Qualifications: Each candidate adult participating in Wood Badge must be currently registered with the Boy Scouts of America, and have completed both New Leader Essentials and the Program Specific Training provided for their primary position in Scouting and have a working knowledge of their program area.
Visit the website at http://woodbadgebaltimore.org
These courses are being presented by National Pike District Scout leaders who are also Red Cross instructors, and are recognized providers of the courses to Boy Scouts and their leaders. The courses are also open to other adults associated with scouting. In other words, if they aren't registered with BSA, they are still welcome to come to the training. Siblings (ages 11 and up) can sign up if there is room. We welcome Girl Scouts and their leaders too.
If anyone desires Child CPR, Infant CPR, Adult AED or Child AED Training, please let us know a week ahead so we can try to work it in.
If troops have 8 or more people who would like to schedule a course offering at their meeting place, please contact Tammy Cinotto at least a month prior to when the course is desired to coordinate it.
Fall and Spring courses will be held over 2 evenings, 7 pm to 10 pm on October 20 and 27 and on April 20 and 27 at:
Shepherd of the Glen Lutheran Church
14551 Burntwoods Road, Glenwood MD 21738.
On January 9th, we will be holding a single day Saturday offering for the course, from 8 am to 3 pm.
The cost will be $35. To sign up for the course, contact Tammy Cinotto, cinotto1@verizon.net, 410 489-0096 at least 1 week prior to the course start.
Dates for 2009/10 school years:
Once a year you need to renew your CPR certification (once every 3 years for 1st Aid). We will be available one evening a month for those who want to ‘challenge’ and renew. You will be expected to pass the multiple-choice exam and to do the skills without prompting. Walk in between 7 pm and 7:45 pm to start the test. It should take no more than half an hour. Cost will be $10. You must bring your certification card and it must not have expired by more than 6 days at the time of the challenge.
To sign up, contact Tammy Cinotto, cinotto1@verizon.net, 410 489-0096 at least 1 week prior to the challenge.
Dates for 2009/10 school years: