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Leader Training
Every scout deserves a well trained leader!
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<NOTE> 2007 Jersey Shore Council Executive Board as adopted this
policy! The top leader (Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Crew Adviser), Den
Leader and Assistant must be trained in order to recharter.
If your unit leader is not trained at the time of recharter then your charter
will not be accepted.
(Fast Start, New Leader Essentials, Leader Specific, and Youth Protection)
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2007-2008 Calendar of Training available for Lenape District
( if you do not see a convenient date or time contact Bob Tweer at rltweer@msn.com )
You must register at Jersey Shore Council prior to the training date.
Key - CSR = Citta Scout Reservation
OCC = Ocean County College
JSC = Jersey Shore Council
September 15th - New Leader/Cub Specifics @ OCC
September 20th - New Leader Essentials @ JSC
September 25th - New Leader Essentials @ JSC
September 28th - Tiger Leader/Cub Leader Specifics @ JSC
October 4th - New Leader Essentials TBA
October 11th - Webelos Leader/Cubmaster Specific @ JSC
October 11th - Cub Leader Specifics TBA
October 17th - New Leader Essentials/Cub Leader Specifics TBA
October 18th - Pack Committee Specifics @ JSC
October 18th - New Leader Essentials TBA
October 19-21 - Outdoor Webelos Leader Training @ CSR
October 27th - BALOO @ CSR
November 6th - New Leader Essentials TBA
November 20th - Cub Leader Specifics TBA
November 26th - Charter Rep Training @ JSC
December 1st - Trainer Development Conference @ JSC
December 7th - New Leader Essentials @ JSC
December 14th - Cub Leader Specifics @ JSC
December will be the last time to train before charters are due!!!!!!!
February 1st - Tiger/Den Leader Specifics @ JSC
February 2nd - New Leader Essentials/Cub Leader Specifics @ OCC
February 29th - Webelos/Cubmaster Specifics @ JSC
March 8th - University of Scouting @ Brackman Middle School !!!!!!!
April 12th - BALOO @ CSR
April 25-27th - Outdoor Webelos Leader Training @ CSR
June 4th - New Leader Essentials TBA
June 9th - Cub Leader Specifics TBA
These are most training dates available in the immediate area. There are other training dates
available from other districts. Please see the other training calendars.
Times will be forthcoming.
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1- Orientation
Fast Start Training - It provides information to help the new leaders for the first few weeks until
they can attend New Leader Essentials and Leader Specific Training. There is a written fast start
guide (Cub Fast Start Guide), a DVD, or an Internet site, which can be used to receive the training.
(online link)
2- Basic Training - Required Training
After attending New Leader Essentials and the Specific Training for their registered position the
leader may wear a trained patch on his/her uniform.
New Leader Essentials - Highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of scouting. It
addresses how these aims are reached with age-appropriate programs within Cub Scouting, Boy
Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing. This training uses video, discussion, handouts led by
an instructor for approximately 90 minutes. This is completed once.
Leader Specific Training - This training is specifically for the registered position a leader is in:
Tiger Cubs, Cub Den Leader, Webelos Den Leader, Cubmaster, Committee Member. It is led by
an instructor with the use of visual aids, discussion, and handouts and can be up to 2 hours long.
Anytime a leadership position changes, the leader should be trained for that specific position.
Youth Protection - A training video, DVD, or online training required by all leaders discussing the
protection of our youth. It is suggested that if you have parents/guardians helping with activities,
overnighters, etc they be youth protection trained as well. (online link)
3 - Supplemental Training - Courses conducted on a district, council, regional, or national basis.
These courses give additional information on specific areas of the Cub Scout program.
Roundtable - monthly training, information gathering meetings held by each district. All Cub Scout
leaders are urged to take part in these fun and informative sessions. Roundtable is planned
around the Cub Scout theme and Webelos Activity badges. Up-coming district and council events
are discussed. After attending your roundtables, leaders will come back to your pack leaders
meeting well informed and ready to complete plans for your pack and den program for the next
month.
Workshops - offered by districts and councils to enhance skills in special areas. Examples of
workshop topics are: Blue and Gold, Membership Recruitment, Webelos-to-Scout Transition,
Re-Chartering, Annual Program Planning, etc. Look for these in your Council or District.
Pow Wow or University of Scouting - Annual Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders' conference to
gather and share program ideas. Classes are offered on various subjects. All leaders are
encouraged to attend. Jersey Shore Council's University of Scouting can have up to 75 classes to
choose from at this event.
Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders - continuation of Webelos Leader Specific but in the
outdoors and overnight. Webelos Leaders must continue (OWL Training) to be considered trained
and to bring their boys out on overnight camping trips.
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) - The pack can go on overnight pack family
camping trips at a council approved facility as long as they have a trained leader from BALOO.
Trainer Development Conference - one-day course designed to acquaint trainers with the plans,
procedures, and methods of leader trainer. All trainers should attend this conference offered
annually by the Council. Pack trainers should attend this as well.
Camp School - All adults serving as camp directors and program directors of specific camps (day
camps, webelos resident camp, Boy Scout) must attend regional three-day courses.
College of Commissioner Science - offered annually by the council to train the district, roundtable,
and unit commissioners. The college offers Bachelor, Masters, and Doctorate levels of training.
Philmont Training Center- At Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, NM, serves as the National
Volunteer Training Center for BSA. Week long training is planned as a family experience, which
includes programs for all ages while you attend the conference of your choice. Participation is by
invitation from your district or council.
Den Chief Training - All Den Chiefs should attend along with the Cubmaster and den leaders.
Den Chief Training is full of fun, excitement, and full of information to help the Boy Scout do a good
job as a junior leader.
4 - Advanced Training
Cub Scout Trainer Woodbadge
This is a six-day group training course designed to provide advanced training skills and instill
more dedicated involvement in Cub Scouting. A limited number of regional courses are offered
each year. This training course is by invitation. You can request information from you District
Executive.
Other Training
Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat - To prevent injuries or accidents we all must follow the rules of
safe swim defense and safety afloat. The course can be taken online or through district training.
(online link)
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