“Why Training?”

Some of the first questions that new leaders ask is:

 “What am I supposed to do?  How do I do it?  What is expected of me?"

    That's one reason why we have training.  Training shows new leaders how to do their jobs and allows for an interchange of ideas with more experienced leaders.

    Also, every Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Explorer deserves qualified, trained adult leaders who will provide the best program possible in the way it was intended.  All Scout leaders no matter the program area need training to help them understand the aims and purposes of the Scouting program and how to deliver the promise.

    The District Training Committee has developed the training plan and activities shown below and on subsequent pages linked from this page to provide the knowledge and skills our leaders need to present the first rate Scouting program we have achieved so well and for so long.

Training in Fort Hamilton District

   The district training committee determines who needs training, builds an annual training program, develops plans for specific courses, provides training recognition, evaluates training, and promotes Fast Start training.

“The Training Plan”

   The Boy Scouts of America's training plan not only provides training for new leaders but also provides continuing training for all leaders.  In this way, leaders continue to learn through experience and from additional training opportunities.  They stay up-to-date on the Scouting program and acquire new skills that help them do a better job.

  This diagram shows how Scouting training is categorized
and how it progresses for adults and scouts.

   The table and lists below identify specific training topics required for various leadership
roles in the Fort Hamilton District.  Click on highlighted items in them to see more
details about the training.

Adult Leader Training

Supplemental Adult Training

Beyond the primary training above, there are additional training
opportunities available for leaders to continually improve their skills and capabilities.

• Monthly Scout Leaders Roundtable
• Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
• Webelos Leader Outdoor Training (WLOT)
• Merit Badge Counselor Orientation
• Advanced Outdoor Skills
• University of Scouting (POW WOW)  
• Youth Protection
• Powderhorn (Venturing)
• Overview of Venturing Slide Show (~568k)
  • (If you do not have MS Powerpoint, you may download
    and install the reader from here.  When the download page
    appears, scroll down and click on the download button about
    halfway down the page)

Training for Scouts

• Junior Leader Training
• Den Chief Training

 Advanced Training

• Wood Badge for the 21st Century

Contact Us:

   If you have any questions or would like to sign up for a training program, please contact Mary Spilman via email or by phone at 513.895.0534.