Golden Arrow District

Training for Cub Scout Leaders

	For a Cub Scout leader to be considered "trained" and to wear the Trained badge on his/her uniform, the leader must complete the following training:
	Fast Start This is Scouting or New Leader Essentials Position specific training In addition, Webelos leaders and others involved in the camping program are encouraged to take OWLS, BALOO, and Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills.

Steps for Training

Fast Start	This on-line course, which takes about 30 minutes, provides a quick introduction to the Scouting program. This on-line course is available on the scouting.org website - click here for that site. Alternatively, you can watch the Fast Start video which takes about 30 minutes and is available from the Scout Office (many Packs own a copy).
This is Scouting	This 60-minute video presentation highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of Scouting. It addresses how these aims and methods are reached in an age-appropriate style with Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting and Venturing. This on-line course is available on the scouting.org website - click here for that site. This is a cross-program course and each leader needs to take it only once. Note: "This is Scouting" replaces the "New Leader Essentials" course beginning in 2009.
Position Specific Training	This training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a leadership role. This training is approx. 3 hrs long. Although designed as five separate courses, the first portion is common to all Cub Scout positions, and then there is a break-out session for each specific leadership position. If your scouting position changes, you should take the next appropriate course. The courses are are as follows: Tiger Den Leader Specific: for leaders and parents of Tiger dens Cub Den Leader Specific: for den leaders, asst den leaders, and parents Webelos Den Leader Specific: for den leaders, asst den leaders and parents Cubmaster Specific: for cubmasters, asst cubmasters, and others interested Pack Committee Specific: for committee chairs and members, and parents Note: The training sessions conducted by the GAD Training Team often combine New Leader Essentials and Position Specific Training into a single 4-hour class with break-out sessions in the last hour for specific leadership positions. (see schedule below)
BALOO	Basis Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. This course is designed for leaders who are in charge Pack campouts. Among other topics, this course covers the rules, guidelines, and safety considerations for "family camping" organized by a Pack. Any adult who has an interest in camping can take this course. Click here for details on BALOO.
OWLS	Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills Training. The emphasis of this course is on outdoor activities, skills and camping for Webelos. While designed for Webelos and Bear leaders, any adult can take this course. This is a one-day course and is usually conducted in town. Click here for details on OWLS. Also, see below for "Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills", which is a course that covers similar outdoor skills but in greater detail, and is design for current or future leaders of Boy Scouts.
Roundtable Meetings	Meet with other Cub leaders at the GAD Roundtable, which is held on the first Thursday of most months. Click here for details on Cub Scout Roundtable.
Cub Leader Pow Wow	A major one-day training fair held for Cub leaders from all over the Sam Houston Area Council. Cub Pow Wow is usually held in early November. Click here for details.
Advanced Training	If you are a Webelos leader or interested in delivering the outdoor portion of the scouting program, consider taking Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills - click here for details. This course involves a weekend campout and is a requirement to be trained as an Assistant Scoutmaster. Also see the other training courses described under "Training Overview", including the Wood Badge course which is open for Cub leaders.

Schedule of Cub Leader Basic Training for 2008-09:

Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008	8:00a - 12:30p *	St. Paul Presbyterian Church	7200 Bellaire Blvd
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008	8:00a - 12:30p *	St. Paul Presbyterian Church	7200 Bellaire Blvd
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008	8:00a - 12:30p *	St. Paul Presbyterian Church	7200 Bellaire Blvd
Saturday, May 2, 2009	8:00a - 12:30p *	St. Paul Presbyterian Church	7200 Bellaire Blvd

Each of these training sessions will start with New Leader Essentials for
approximately the first two hours. The group then covers Cub Leader Specific.
Near the end, the Cub leaders will break for the position specific training groups.

* Youth Protection Training will be offered immediately after some of the training sessions.
The length of the YPT course is approximately one hour.

Click here to download registration form
Note: This documents is in PDF format and requires Acrobat Reader to view.

For information, email or call Mary Farley at 713-779-1138 (H).
Cost is $11 if pre-registered by deadline (two weeks prior to session), and $16 afterwards.
The fee includes a copy of the Cub Scout Leader Book.