Arbuckle Area Council Training Page

Arbuckle Area Council

Training

Boy Scouts of America

Would you like to be able to say, "I am a trained leader" and be able to wear this

patch on your uniform?

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Cub Scout Training Opportunities

Fast Start
Cub Scout Leaders' Basic Training
Roundtable
Youth Protection Training
Wood Badge

Boy Scout Training Opportunities

Boy Scout Leaders' Basic Training
Roundtable
Youth Protection Training
Wood Badge

Commissioners' Training Opportunities

Commissioners' Basic Training
College of Commissioner Science

TRAINING DESCRIPTIONS and DATES

The BSA National link for NEW LEADER TRAINING provides a brief overview of the BSA training program.

Fast Start Training

Fast Start Training is a set of videos designed to get you started quickly in your new position. Contact your District Training Chair or District Executive and they will arrange for you to receive the Fast Start Training.

BSA Online Learning Center/E-Learning Courses

This will be replacing the large printed kit in folder, item 33643.

Cub Scout Leader Basic Training

Cub Scout Leader Basic Training provides the basic tools and skill to provide your Cub Scouts with an exciting and meaningful experience which conforms to the BSA Program Goals and Policies. It will provide the skills needed to carry out your functions as Committee Chair, Committee Member, Chartered Organization Representative, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Den Leader, Assistant Den Leader, Den Leader Coach, Tiger Cub Leader, WEBELOS Leader, or Assistant WEBELOS Leader. It will explain the duties and privileges of each of these leadership positions and explain how they work together to accomplish the principles and methods of cub scouting. It will also provide fellowship between leaders, an exchange of ideas and establish a support network. To be FULLY TRAINED a leader must complete Fast Start and Leader Basic Training.

Training Opportunities
Check District Calendars or Council Calendar for training dates.

Boy Scout Leader Basic Training

Scoutmasters' Basic Training provides the basic tools and skills you will need to provide your scouts with an exciting and meaningful experience which conforms to the BSA Program Goals and Policies. It will provide skills to leaders needed to carry out their functions as Committee Chair, Committee Member, Chartered Organization Representative, Scoutmaster, and Assistant Scoutmaster. It will explain the duties and privileges of each of these leadership positions and explain how they work together to accomplish the principles and methods of scouting. Basic camping and cooking skills will also be taught. This training opportunity also provides fellowship between leaders, an exchange of ideas, and establishment of a support network. To be FULLY TRAINED a leader must complete Fast Start and Leader Basic Training.

Training Opportunities
Check District Calendars or Council Calendar for training dates.

Youth Protection Training

Youth protection training is required of all leaders and the Youth Protection Awareness program should be presented to all Cubs and Scouts at least once a year. This training will help leaders prepare for these presentations. It will also help you to identify the signs of physical and sexual abuse in your boys and discusses the proper reactions and reporting procedures to be used. It discusses the importance of "Two-Deep Leadership" to protect both the boys and you. This is a delicate subject but one that must be addressed. Remember that one leader in each unit (Assistant Cubmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster) must be trainied in youth protection and must deliver the program to the boys. This training is done in conjunction with Basic Training.

Other Training Information

Wood Badge
Wood Badge is advanced training for Cub Scout Leaders and Boy Scout Leaders. It is the ultimate experience for all Leaders. Wood Badge is attended only by invitation from your council.
Woodbadge Fact Sheet
For More Information on Wood Badge contact the Council Office.
Roundtable
Roundtable takes place every month in each District. It provides information for leaders to use in preparing their monthly and weekly meetings. Each month a different theme is spotlighted and ideas for Pack and Den meetings are provided. Games, songs, skits, ideas for advancement, everything you need, you'll find at your monthly District Roundtable. On the scouting side, camping opportunities are discussed, skills demonstrated, and plans made. Roundtable is for everyone--Cub Scout Leaders, Boy Scout Leaders, committee members, and chartering organizational representatives. Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Troop committee members are invited to attend Boy Scout Leader Roundtables. Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters, Tiger Cub Coaches, Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Den Leader Coaches, Webelos Den Leaders, Assistant Webelos Den Leaders, and Pack Committee members are invited to attend Cub Scout Leader Roundtables. The District Roundtable is also the best place to obtain information about district and council events, camps, and other training opportunities.
When and where is Roundtable?
- Chickasaw District
  7:00 P.M. on the 2nd Thursday of every month
  Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
  2610 Sam Noble Parkway
  Ardmore, OK
- Harry Miller District
  7:00 P.M. on the 2nd Tuesday of every month
  First Christian Church
  101 East 13th
  Ada, OK
- Washita District
  7:00 P.M. on the 1st Thursday of every month
  First United Methodist Church
  204 South Robberson Avenue
  Wynnewood, OK

NOTE: The Webmaster makes every effort to keep the above dates and trainings current, but suggest you contact the council office if there are any questions and to verify training dates and available sessions.

Council Trainers

Chickasaw District Trainers

Dr. Ricke Woodbridge

Harry Miller District Trainers

Dwight Odell (Training Chair)
Debra Odell
Lori Kay Odell
George McCoy
Sue Johnson
Kurt Jackson
Freda Reid
Gary Cook
Jim Turner
Cecelie Turner

Washita District Trainers

Contact
Arbuckle Area
Council Office
by email

Arbuckle Area Council, BSA
Ardmore Council Office
P.O. Box 5309 - 411 SH 142 West
Ardmore, OK 73403
Ardmore FAX: 580-223-4991
Ardmore Council Office: 580-223-0831

Arbuckle Area Council, B.S.A. is a participating member agency of United Way.

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