Schedule of Classes:

First Aid and CPR Certification (ECSI)

(Duration: 6 Hours)

First Aid and CPR Certification (ECSI) - $45 extra to the instructor for certification and course materials 

Fundamentals of Training Part 2: Craft of Training (H96)

(Duration: 6 Hours)

Learn how to manage group behavior, build platform skills, and lead discussions and reflections. Participants should come prepared to give a 10-minute presentation on a Scouting topic of their choice.)

Improvisational Leadership

Be prepared for the unexpected and stay flexible as a leader. Wood Badge Course Director and professional improviser Joey Bland will lead you through workshop exercises to practice better communication and teamwork skills.  Plus, you'll learn some great games to take back to den meetings, pack meetings, troop meetings, and trainings.

Knot Basics (Morning)

Learn and practice the Basic 8 Knots for Scouting

Pack Leader Training

(Duration: 4 Hours)

Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training has been developed to give new leaders the knowledge and skills, as well as the enthusiasm, they need to be successful.

Scouting America Range and Target Activities

Topics would include a discussion on the new BSA Target and Range activities rules and regulations, the Cub Adventure Loop, and Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery Merit Badge Counselor requirements, as well as how to find instructor resources for both Cub level and Scouts BSA level shooting sports.

Scoutmaster Specific (In Person)

(Duration: 5 Hours)

Scoutmaster-Specific Training introduces you to everything you need to know about running a Scouts BSA Troop. This is a facilitated session. 

Scouting America Range and Target Activities

Topics would include a discussion on the new BSA Target and Range activities rules and regulations, the Cub Adventure Loop, and Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery Merit Badge Counselor requirements, as well as how to find instructor resources for both Cub level and Scouts BSA level shooting sports.

Leave No Trace (Morning)

(Duration: 2 Hours)

Come and learn the basic principles of outdoor ethics and their place in our Scouting America program.  If you complete two easy prerequisites, you can earn the beautiful Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award by participating!

OA and your Troop

The Order of the Arrow is full of knowledgeable Scouts and Scouters who are dedicated to the BSA program and are willing to assist your unit. This session will show you the benefits your troop or team could receive from utilizing the Order of the Arrow.

Red Rope Challenge (Morning)

The Red Rope Challenge will teach you how to tie 14 knots in under one minute

Scouting America Range and Target Activities

Topics would include a discussion on the new BSA Target and Range activities rules and regulations, the Cub Adventure Loop, and Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery Merit Badge Counselor requirements, as well as how to find instructor resources for both Cub level and Scouts BSA level shooting sports.

Dutch Oven Cooking

(Duration: 2 Hours, starting before lunch and continuing after)

Learn the ins and outs of Dutch Oven Cooking from a local Dutch Oven master.

Duty to God: A Secular Approach to Reverence

Explore how Packs and Troops can honor the Scouting value of reverence in a way that fosters inclusion for all—faithful and secular alike. Together, we'll frame "Duty to God" as a universal principle rooted in respect, reflection, and shared responsibility, ensuring no Scout is excluded.

Scouting America Range and Target Activities

Topics would include a discussion on the new BSA Target and Range activities rules and regulations, the Cub Adventure Loop, and Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery Merit Badge Counselor requirements, as well as how to find instructor resources for both Cub level and Scouts BSA level shooting sports.

How to be an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Merit Badge Counselor

ChatGPT tells me, "The AI badge is meant to be learned through online interaction and guided discussion with a counselor and tools like Scoutly, rather than via a printed pamphlet." I'll share some unofficial resources to assist you in guiding scouts on their AI exploration journey. We will role-play, discussing ethics surrounding AI, and discuss how AI is impacting college and career choices.

Knot Basics (Afternoon)

Learn and practice the Basic 8 Knots for Scouting

Scouts with Disabilities

How to work with Scouts with Special Needs, their Parents and their Leaders.

Scouting America Range and Target Activities

Topics would include a discussion on the new BSA Target and Range activities rules and regulations, the Cub Adventure Loop, and Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery Merit Badge Counselor requirements, as well as how to find instructor resources for both Cub level and Scouts BSA level shooting sports.

Troop Meeting 101

Learn how to plan for a successful troop meeting - including behavior management techniques that bring out the best in our Scouts

Red Rope Challenge (Afternoon)

The Red Rope Challenge will teach you how to tie 14 knots in under one minute

Scouting America Range and Target Activities

Topics would include a discussion on the new BSA Target and Range activities rules and regulations, the Cub Adventure Loop, and Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery Merit Badge Counselor requirements, as well as how to find instructor resources for both Cub level and Scouts BSA level shooting sports.

Working with Neurodivergent Scouts

Best practices and lessons learn for working with neurodivergent Scouts.

How to Make a Merit Badge Session More Exciting

The basics of being a successful Merit Badge Councilor, and how to make running Merit Badge sessions more exciting

Leadership 101 (Afternoon)

Basic leadership skills, planning and running a meeting, planning an event, writing a speech, and more!

Scouting America Range and Target Activities

Topics would include a discussion on the new BSA Target and Range activities rules and regulations, the Cub Adventure Loop, and Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery Merit Badge Counselor requirements, as well as how to find instructor resources for both Cub level and Scouts BSA level shooting sports.