Northern Lights District

Boy Scout Adult Leader Training

Every Boy Deserves A Trained Adult Leader

To be considered a Trained Leader, an adult needs to complete the following:

1.     Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training – available online at http://training.nsbsa.org/

2.     Youth Protection Training – available online at http://training.nsbsa.org/

3.     New Leader Essentials – offered at select Roundtables and other training opportunities.

4.     Position Specific Training: There are sessions for Scoutmasters and Asst. Scoutmasters, as well as Committee Members. Our District Boy Scout Leader Training will cover both positions – come to the ones you need. (Committee Members are welcome to take the other training as well).

Northern Lights District Boy Scout Leader Training Schedule – Fall 2008

Scoutmaster/Asst. Scoutmaster Sessions: September 24th, October 1st and 8th

Committee Member Session: October 15

Outdoor Training: October 19-21

Classroom Sessions will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at the intersection of Hwy. 100 and 42^nd Ave. in Robbinsdale. Sessions will begin at 6:30 PM. The Outdoor Training will be held at Rum River Scout Camp. Details will be given during the classroom sessions.

To register, please email Ron Murphy (ronaldc_mur@msn.com) or call the Northern Lights District Executive or Andrea Pengra @ 763-545-4550. Cost is $20 per person 

Cub Scout Adult Leader Training

Every Boy Deserves A Trained Adult Leader

To be considered a Trained Leader, an adult needs to complete the following:

1.    Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Training – available online at http://training.nsbsa.org

2.    Youth Protection Training – available online at http://training.nsbsa.org

3.    New Leader Essentials – offered at select Roundtables and other training opportunities.

4.    Position Specific Training: At Cub Leader Training we will have breakouts for Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders and Committee Members. Even if you were trained for a past position you need to attend the breakout for your current position to be considered a Trained Leader. This free training is supported in part by your Friends of Scouting donations.

General Descriptions

New Leader Essentials - All leaders that are not trained must attend this training before moving on to the specific training for their position. It is imperative that you get the best training possible. See below for training dates and time.

Youth Protection Training - This training is for any adult that will be, or is currently working with the youth in the program. This includes both Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing programs. If you are planning to camp with your unit, this course is highly recommended. Parents that assist with the camping program should be encouraged to attend. See below for training dates and time.