This is a quick orientation class for new Venturing 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 Troop and a brief orientation for all new Boy Scout leaders.

Each Crew should have a Venturing Fast Start video and Fast Start packets.  Contact the Crew Training Chair or Crew Committee Chair about this.  The following are Fast Start contact options:

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 recent (12/8/07) Northwest District Venturing Scout Leader Training Records.(24KB)

All Training Day

Watch here for the next Venturing training day.  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 Troop Committee and the Scoutmaster. Youth Protection (YP) is vital. It is required on an annual basis for High Adventure, national events and National BSA Camps.

This training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a leadership role. Leader Specific training has been developed for Advisor and Assistant Advisors.  Click here to register via e-mail for Northwest District Venturing Leader Specific Training.

This training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a Committee role. Venturing Committee Challenge 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.

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.ing.  The theme is "Tying it all together".

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:

Leadership Skills

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.