Scouting is a lifetime of learning.  Its a game with a purpose.  Scouting teaches skills not only to the youth, but also to its adult volunteers as well.  Training programs have been designed to teach each volunteer the keys to success is his or her position.

See the "Training" page on the Northern Star Council Website for more on council-provided training.

A complete pamphlet on Northwest District Training for 2006-2007 is now available.  Click here for the Northwest District Training pamphlet for 2006-2007.(515KB)  Click here for just the Northwest District 2006-2007 Training Calendar.(77KB)   Click here for the Northwest District 2007-2008 Training Calendar.(65KB)

Northwest District Training Records

Districts and units are measured on training as a criteria for quality awards.  Northwest District provides many opportunities each year for their registered leaders to have the training they need for their position.  One question that often arises is what training have the leaders of any given unit taken.  The Northwest District Committee would like every unit in the district to have access to this information.  This can be used by volunteers to see what training they have and what they need.  It can be used by the Unit Leader, the Committee Chair and/or the Unit Training Coordinator to help determine who needs training as the classes become available.  It can also be used to complete the Centennial Quality Unit Award forms.  We must also keep privacy considerations in mind while doing this.  The list provided contains only the initials of leaders and is sorted by unit.  Note that this report is an extract that will be updated periodically.  The date of the report is on each page of the report.  Note that this report only shows the key training elements and does not contain every training available to leaders.  Records are kept of training that does not show on this report.  Individuals may contact the Training Registrar for their complete individual profile.  The Unit Leader and/or Unit Committee Chair may also request a report from the Training Registrar with the complete profiles for the leaders in their unit.  Click here for the most (12/8/07) recent Northwest District Cub Scout Leader Training Records.(110KB)

Cub Scout Leader Fast Start

This is a quick orientation class for new Cub Scout Leaders.  This is a video tape and packet format and can be completed in less than an hour.  It provides information on the structure and operation of a Pack and also some initial job training for new Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Webelos Den Leaders, Tiger Cub Coaches and Pack Committee members.

Each Pack should have a Cub Scout Fast Start video and Fast Start packets.  Contact the Pack Training Chair or Pack Committee Chair about this.  Pack Training Chairs or Pack Committee Chairs that need Fast Start Videos or packets have the following contact options:

Cub Scout Leader Basic Training

Basic training is a must for Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Webelos Den Leaders, Tiger Cub Coaches and Pack Committee members and assistants.  It provides in-depth hands-on learning.  It helps provide skills and knowledge from experienced leaders who can help you save time and effort in your position as well as to help keep your Pack program a lively, active and fun experience.

This course is the best opportunity this year to make your job as a Cub Scout Leader easier, more fun and more effective.  Whether you are a new or veteran leader, Cub Scout Basic Leader Training is an outstanding program that will answer questions like:

• What is my job?
• How do I get started?
• How do I run a den or pack meeting?
• Where do I find help?
• What resources are available?

Cub Scout Leader Training is your chance to learn more about your role as a Cub Scout Leader and how you can perform your job more effectively.  It's fun, it's free, it's easy and convenient, and best of all, it will make your job easier and more enjoyable.  The new Cub Scout Leader Book is FREE of charge to all leaders who attend Basic Training.  Don't miss this great opportunity to receive this valuable book. 

Contact the District Scout Training Chair (Brian Steele, phone: 651-486-9571 or e-mail) to register for the session you want to attend.  If you are changing positions you can just come to the breakouts at the second session.  See the "Cub Scout Leader Basic Training" page on the Indianhead Council Website for more information.

All Training Day

The Northwest District is sponsoring an All Training Day on Saturday, May 31st, 2008.  Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing leaders can complete all of their required training in this one day.  New with this training is Cub Scout Specific Training: take this session and you will be certified as trained for Tiger Leader, Den Leader, Webelos Leader and Cubmaster!  Click here for a flier for the 5/31/08 All Training Day. (98KB)  You can contact the District Training Committee Chair if you have questions about this event.  Click here to register via e-mail for Northwest District All Training Day classes. 

New Leader Essentials

New Scout Leader Essentials is an introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding and methods of Scouting. It addresses how these aims and methods are reached in an age-appropriate style within Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting and Venturing. The Troop Committee Challenge (TCC) is effective for the entire Pack Committee and the Cubmaster. Youth Protection (YP) is vital. It is required on an annual basis for High Adventure, national events and National BSA Camps.

Leader Specific Training

This training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a leadership role. Leader Specific training (SM/ASM I,II & III) has been developed for Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmasters and Den Leaders (Tiger, Cub and Webelo).

Youth Protection Training

Every registered adult is required to have Youth Protection Training.  This training must be renewed every two years. All adults who are participating in a high adventure must have had this training within the past year.  Northwest District has a special opportunity that will be the last chance for this training prior to summer.

This training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a Committee role. Pack Committee Training has been developed for Members of Committee, Committee Chairs, Advancement and Fundraising Chairs and other positions that are on your unit's Committee.  Please contact the District Training Committee Chair to schedule this with your unit so that your entire Committee can be trained.

Chartered Organization Representative (COR) Orientation

This session is for the benefit of new Chartered Organization Representatives and other Charter Partner positions.  It introduces attendees to Scouting and the responsibilities of the COR position.

BALOO - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

OWLS (formerly known as WOLF) is for Webelos Leaders and their assistants, as well as Bear Den Leaders soon to transition to Webelos dens.  It is a full day of outdoor training for Webelos Leaders, to help them cover the Outdoorsman, Geologist, Forester, and Readyman activity badges. Hands on learning of knots, cooking, tent pitching, hiking and more.

This is an outdoor skills training session for Webelos leaders and assistants.  It is designed to teach leaders in a hands-on manner how to take Webelos Scouts outdoors to earn activity pins, to go hiking, to plan great campfire programs and even to plan an overnight campout with the Webelos.  Completing this course meets one of the requirements for the Webelos Leader Training Award.

As an added feature, Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters and other Pack leaders who work with the Webelos program can attend and get additional information on Arrow of Light ceremonies and the Webelos to Boy Scout transition process.  How to plan an outdoor Pack activity or an overnight Pack campout will also be covered.  

Click here for more information and a OWLS registration form.

Other Training Sessions

The Eastern Districts of Northern Star Council maintain a hang folder that contains all upcoming training events for all of these districts.  Click here to go to the Roundtable Hang-file for Training Flyers.

University of Scouting

The University of Scouting will be comprised of an Exhibit Hall, a Scout Skills Lab, a Scout Shop and a University Store.  There will be Schools of Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing and General Studies.  Scouters will be awarded degrees based upon their completion of training sessions.  There will be Associate, Bachelor, Masters and Doctorate degrees.The University of Scouting will be comprised of an Exhibit Hall, a Scout Skills Lab, a Scout Shop and a University Store.  There will be Schools of Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing and General Studies.  Scouters will be awarded degrees based upon their completion of training sessions.  There will be Associate, Bachelor, Masters and Doctorate degrees.  Watch here for more information about the University of Scouting, registration forms and session outlines.

Wood Badge

Wood Badge for the 21st Century is the advanced Scout leader training course for all Scout leaders.  Continually updated to reflect the current BSA policies and programs, Wood Badge incorporates the latest material and utilizes the best training techniques available.  Wood Badge has become the most advanced leadership training course in Scouting.  The practical leadership skills taught are applicable to every leader and provides a common foundation for the Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing programs.

The object of Wood Badge is to demonstrate in a practical way the aims and methods of Scouting and to develop Scout spirit through a program of activities.  This occurs in patrols in a model troop.  Each participant learns and shares by doing.  It is staffed by highly qualified and trained Scouters.

                                           

Learning Objectives

As a result of attending Wood Badge, you will be able to:

	View Scouting globally, as a family of inter-related, values-based programs that provide age-appropriate activities for youth.
	Recognize the contemporary leadership concepts utilized in corporate America and leading government organizations that are relevant to our values-based movement.
	Apply the skills learned from your participation as a member of a successful working team.
	Revitalize your commitment to youth by sharing in an overall inspirational experience that helps provide Scouting with the leadership it needs to accomplish its mission on an ongoing basis.

Leadership Skills

21st Century Wood Badge will cover these themes:
	Living the Values
		Values, Mission and Vision
		Aims and Methods
	Bringing the Vision to Life
		Listening to learn
		Communicating
		Giving and receiving feedback
		Valuing people and leveraging diversity
		Coaching and mentoring
	Models for Success
		Team development tool
		Situational Leadership
	Tools of the Trade
		Project planning and problem solving
		Managing conflict
		Assessing team performance
		Managing change
		Celebrating team success
	Learning to Make a Difference
		Leaving a legacy
		Learning the greatest leadership secret

Required Training

Each Scouter accepted to attend Wood Badge training MUST have completed basic training for their current position in either Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting or the Venturing program.  Current Youth Protection training is also required for all leaders attending Wood Badge. 

Recommended Tenure

At least two years active participation as a leader in any of the following areas: Pack, Troop, Crew, Team or District or Council level.

Class Offerings for 2008

In 2008 Northern Star Council will be hosting a Spring and a Fall Wood Badge class as well as a Winter 2009 Class.

 

Click here to bring up more information and a registration form to print out for 2008 Wood Badge Courses.

 

Cub Scout Leader Training Awards

Scouters may earn training awards for their contributions to Scouting.   Each award has training and tenure requirements plus additional requirements.   Tenure in a unit may not be applied concurrently towards more than one award.   A Progress Record card is used to track these requirements.   Some, but not all requirements are listed below.  The full list of requirements is on the appropriate Progress Record card.   These cards are distributed at the conclusion of training classes.  Cards may also be printed from the links below.

Square Knot	Click on these for a progress record card	Tenure Requirements
	Cub Scout Den Leader Award	At least one year of tenure as a registered Cub Scout den leader and Basic Leader Training.
	Webelos Den Leader Award	At least one year of registered tenure as a Webelos den leader (within 5 years), Basic Training and WOLF Training.
	Cubmaster Award	At least one year of tenure as a registered Cubmaster and at least an additional year as a registered assistant Cubmaster or as Cubmaster and Basic Leader Training.
	Cub Scouter Award	At least two years of registered tenure as a Cub Scout leader and Basic Training.

 

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