Tuscarora 
Council 

Boy Scouts of America

 

Leader Resources

Training Page 
All you need to know about upcoming Council training events, online training programs and risk management.

Forms
Quick downloads for commonly used forms such as Awards, Marketing, Medical and more.


Newsletters

Check out issues of the Trailblazer to learn about upcoming events, how-to's, new programs and more.


Recruitment

Tools to help you organize successful School Nights, Parent Orientations and more

 

Fundraising
What you need to know about Friends of Scouting and Trail's End Popcorn Sale.

 

 

 

Current Training Opportunities


Leader Specific Training in May and June
Training will be held at the May 1 roundtable meeting for Torhunta and Neusiok districts and June 5 for Coharie district. Cost is $2 and a training card will be provided. You can pay at the door.

This session is for those adult leaders and interested parents who are moving up with their Cubs. In order to be fully trained, each adult Cub leader must be trained in the specific leader position they are occupying. If you are trained as a Tiger leader, for example, you must receive the Wolf training in order to be registered as a Wolf den leader or assistant den leader. 

Contact your district executive  for details:

Mark Metzler (Torhunta -Wayne County)
Tyler Perkinson (Neusiok - Johnston County)
Mark Harrell (Coharie - Sampson and Duplin Counties).

 

Trainer Development Conference on May 17
Available for  Scouters who are interested in being a part of the training committee or who just want to improve their presentation skills.  Any leader registered as a pack trainer must also attend this training.  

Topics include:

  • Why we train
  • How adults learn
  • Characteristics of a good trainer
  • Training methods

It will be at Camp Tuscarora. Cost is $10, and lunch will be provided.  Registration begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. Contact Mark Metzler for details.


What Training is Required for Leaders?

  • Cub Scout leaders are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials and the Cub Scout Leader Specific training for their position.
  • Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
  • Troop committee members are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials and the Troop Committee Challenge as their Leader Specific training.
  • Varsity Scout leaders and assistants are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials, Varsity Scout Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
  • Venturing crew Advisors, assistant Advisors, and crew committee members are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials and Venturing Leader Specific Training.

Training Guides for Cub Leadership

The following guides are for incoming Cub leadership:

So You're a New Den Leader
So You're a New Pack Committee Member
So You're a New Webelos Den Leader
So You're a New Tiger Cub Den Leader
So You're a New Cubmaster
Pack Organizational Chart

You can find great Cub leader resources on the national site. The site includes resources for program planning, activities, advancements, awards and more.


Online Training

BSA Online Learning Center- This site provides a variety of materials, from quick references to complete courses, all designed to help our members improve leadership skills and deliver a quality program. 

Courses include:
Cub Scout Fast Start
Boy Scout Fast Start
Venturing Fast Start
Youth Protection
Safe Swim Defense
Safety Afloat

New users may have to set up a free account to access the site. See the site for details.


Risk Management

Protect your trailer and camping equipment from theft


 

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