BSA Training Resources and Links

Scout Youth Training

Additional Training Opportunities

Adult Leader Training

Handouts used for Council Training Day


Scout Youth Training
  • Early Rank Requirements Videos 
    Video review of the requirements for Tenderfoot, Second and First Class Ranks.

     
  • Den Chief Training - Normally conducted during the months of April and December.
    A Den Chief is a Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturing Scout assisting a Cub Scout or Webelos Scout den. He assists the den leader with planning and conducting den meetings, is familiar with resources for age-appropriate activities for Cub Scouts and has a repertoire of activities that Cub Scouts enjoy.
    (Classes are normally scheduled for in December - Check the NEIC Training calendar for the next date.  Note: Please bring your Den Chief Handbook - A few may be available for purchase during the session.)
      
  • Troop Leadership Training (TLT) - (Scheduled by the SPL/Scoutmaster shortly after Troop Elections)
    Replaces the Troop-level Junior Leader Training (JLT). It is organized into three one-hour modules, which can be taught individually or all in one session. The content of the first session focuses on what a new leader must know; the second session on what a leader must be, and the third session on what a leader must do. Completing all three modules qualifies the Scout to wear the "Trained" patch under his badge of office.
    Supplemental Helps
  • Brownsea - National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - Normally conducted in June
    Revises the Council-sponsored Brownsea Youth Leadership Training curriculum. The week-long course models a month in the life of a troop. The course uses the patrol method and presents model Patrol Leader Council meetings. Throughout the course, the staff will be modeling the concepts and skills that are the core content of the course. The focus of each session is not only knowledge but giving the youth a “Toolbox of Skills" that equips them with the “how.” 
     
  • First Class to Eagle Training for Scouts Normally conducted in February.
    An informational class for current First Class Scouts that are seriously working towards their Eagle Rank. Briefs the scout and Scoutmasters on what they need to be doing now to prepare for making the top rank in Scouting. (Classes are normally scheduled for in February - Check the NEIC Training calendar for the next date.
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  • Life to Eagle information webpage
     
  • Northeast Illinois Council Training webpage

Adult Leader Training

  • Northeast Illinois Council Training webpage
     
  • BSA Online Learning Center - E-Learning Course Management System
    Website requires a secure login and includes certified online training in three categories: 
       Orientation: Fast Start-Cub Scouting, Fast Start-Boy Scouting, Fast Start-Venturing
       Basic Training: (Only the Troop Committee Challenge is available now, hopefully it includes
       New Leader Essentials and leader-specific training in the future.
    )
       Safety Training: Youth Protection Training, Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat. 
     
  • Boy Scout Advancement
    A video overview of the Boy Scout advancement program.
     
  • Supplemental Training Modules -
    Supplemental training modules are designed to provide leaders in Boy Scouting with orientation beyond the basic training offered in New Leader Essentials and leader-specific training.

Additional Training Opportunities

  • Council Training Day - Normally conducted in early November
    Annual Training Day sponsored by the Council normally held the second Saturday of November. A day packed with Training for Adult Leaders. Many hands-on workshops and required training courses are offered.  All three programs of the Boy Scouts of America: Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting and Venturing are represented.
     
  • Commissioner Basic Training -
    The course covers unit service for all Scouting programs (Cub Scout, Boy Scouts, Varsity and Venturing) and involves actual visits to Scouting units as part of the learning experience.
     
  • OKPIK- Cold Weather Outdoor Training - Classes normally start in November
    OKPIK (ook’pick)  provides state-of the-art outdoor winter training for Troop and Crews.  This training  instills leader confidence (both older youth and adult) when taking groups into a cold weather environment and support a year-around camping program. 
     
  • Wood Badge Training - Normally conducted in September
    Wood Badge is the advanced leadership-training course of the Boy Scouts of America. This course is designed for any leader (Cub Scout, Boy Scout or Venture Scout) who has completed their respective basic training course and wants to further advance their leadership skills. Wood Badge is a two-weekend course of practical instruction and is completed when the participant finishes a “ticket” (A plan to put your training into action.) 

Handouts used for Council Training Day

  • Scouting the Internet
    How web sites and electronic communications can support your program.
     

  • Software for Scouting
    Software, web-based applications and files developed to help support your unit's Scouting program.

 


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