"Every boy deserves a trained leader."What training do I need?Parent: It is recommended that all parents of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing Scouts take the Youth Protection Training (YPT) on-line. The course takes 30-45 minutes to complete and you can do it at your leisure at home. (See below for specifics.) Committee Members: Committee Members are required to have Youth Protection Training, Fast Start Orientation and "This is Scouting!" (or NLE). Those trainings can be done on-line. Additionally, it is strongly recommended that Cub Scout Committee Members take Cub Scout Committee Leader Specific and Boy Scout Committee Members take Troop Committee Challenge training. Merit Badge Counselors: As a MB Counselor serving the youth of your unit and the Tall Timbers District, Youth Protection Training is required. It is also strongly recommended that you complete the online training, "This is Scouting!", and attend a Merit Badge Counselor Orientation training. Cub Scout Leaders: All adults serving as Cub Scout Den Leaders or Cubmasters are required to have Youth Protection Training, Fast Start Orientation, "This is Scouting!" or NLE training, and Leader Specific Training for the rank you are leading or position you hold. One member of each Pack is required to have attended Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) to plan an effective outdoor program for your pack. These courses should be completed within the first few months of registering your role. Advanced training such as Wood Badge and Powderhorn are strongly recommended. Scoutmasters: All adults serving as Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmasters are required to have Youth Protection Training, Fast Start Orientation, "This is Scouting!" or NLE training, Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS). These courses should be completed within the first year of registering in a Scoutmaster role. Advanced training such as Wood Badge and Powderhorn are strongly recommended.
Using the BSA Online Learning Centerhttp://www.scouting.org/myscouting
The Boy Scouts of America offers a wide range on on-line training. Your first visit to the site will require you to register as a new user. Registration is quick and easy. During the registration process it will ask you for the name of your council; we are the Sam Houston Area Council. It will also ask for your Member ID; if you don't know it or don't have one, you can skip that line. If you experience trouble logging in after activating your account, users are advised to wait 1 hour after activating their accounts before taking an online course. If you are still having trouble, please exit and re-enter the Online Learning Center site. Youth Protection Training (YPT)http://www.scouting.org/myscouting
Youth Protection training is designed to help you keep our youth safe
from abuse. You will learn the Boy Scouts of America’s Youth
Protection Guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected
abuse. After each section of material, you will answer questions about
that section’s topic. This course must be completed to earn the
“Trained” emblem.
You may now enter this training through the " MyScouting"
portal. First-time users to MyScouting must set up an account and
password. If you have problems setting up an account or cannot log in,
follow the directions on the log-in screen for assistance.
BUG ALERT: A number of users have
reported that they are unable to create accounts for the e-learning
system using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7.0 (the very latest
version) because an image is superimposed over text fields, preventing
them from entering data. We are currently working on a newer version of
the account creation/management interface that will not have this
problem.
In the meantime, these users may
be able to complete the form if they use their "tab" key to navigate
among text fields. Otherwise, they will need to use a different Web
browser (Netscape, FireFox, or even an older version of IE) to create an
account.
Download a copy of the Child Abuse Reporting Procedures.
Fast Start Orientationhttp://www.scouting.org/myscouting As a new Scout leader, you are joining our Scouting family, and we want you to understand how the program works. The Fast Start Orientation video and guide will help explain it. These materials present a quick introduction to get new leaders ready for your first Boy Scout meeting. This is Scouting! http://www.scouting.org/myscouting "This Is Scouting" (formerly New Leader Essentials) is an online interactive learning experience that is divided into six modules. It picks up where Fast Start left off and introduces participants to the following areas of the Scouting program: Mission, Vision, and Values; Programs for All Ages and Abilities; Scouting Is Fun!; Scouting in the Community; Protecting Our Youth; and Scouting’s Legacy. This is Scouting is replaces New Leader Essentials and can be found on the Online Learning Center. Supplemental Training Courses (Online)The following courses can also be found and completed at the BSA Online Learning Center.
- Safe Swim Defense
- Safety Afloat
- Weather Hazards
- Climb on Safely
- Trek Safely
Advanced Training CoursesPlease read the articles in this section for specific information about advanced training in the Tall Timbers District and Sam Houston Area Council. Please see the sub-menu in the left column to see links to the additional articles. |
