BSA Adult Leader Training Requirements
WHAT MAKES A TRAINED LEADER?
1. Youth Protection Training
2. Leader Position Specific Training
Youth Protection Training
The FIRST step for every volunteer is to take Youth Protection Training
Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required before you can turn in your BSA Adult Registration application. You must include a copy of your YPT certificate with your registration.
YPT must be renewed at least every 2 years.
YPT is ONLY available online at my.scouting.org*
*You will be required to create a free account on my.scouting.org if you don't already have one
Download the How-To Guide for taking Youth Protection Training
Choose Your Scouting Program
Cub Scout Leader Training
Note: Cub Scout Leader (Cubmaster, Den Leader & Committee) in-person classroom training is offered approximately 4 times each Fall and 4 times each Spring.
Chartered Organization Representative in-person classroom training is offered approximately 2 times each year
Online Training is available 24/7 at my.scouting.org. Each online course is broken down into multiple 10 to 15 minute lessons which can be completed in any order over multiple visits to the Online Training Center to fit your schedule.
Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster
Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters are Direct Contact Leaders
Cubmaster Position Specific Training
Available as in-person classroom training (C40) or Online Training
Upcoming in-person Cubmaster training dates:
Saturday, October 12, 2019 in Medina
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Camp Stambaugh
Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Camp Stambaugh
Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Kent
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at University of Scouting (UoS)
UoS Details and Online Registration coming in January 2020
Weather Hazards
Available as Online Training
Den Leader / Assistant Den Leader
Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders are Direct Contact Leaders
Den Leader Position Specific Training
Available as in-person classroom training (C42) or Online Training
Upcoming in-person Den Leader training dates:
Saturday, October 12, 2019 in Medina
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Camp Stambaugh
Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Camp Stambaugh
Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Kent
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at University of Scouting (UoS)
UoS Details and Online Registration coming in January 2020
Weather Hazards
Available as Online Training
Other Cub Scout Leader Positions
Committee Chair / Committee Members
Pack Committee Position Specific Training
Available as in-person classroom training (C60) or Online Training
Upcoming in-person Pack Committee training dates:
Saturday, October 12, 2019 in Medina
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Camp Stambaugh
Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Camp Stambaugh
Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Kent
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at University of Scouting (UoS)
UoS Details and Online Registration coming in January 2020
Charter Organization Representative (COR)
Chartered Organization Representative Training
Available as in-person classroom training (D72) or Online Training
Upcoming in-person COR training dates:
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at University of Scouting (UoS)
UoS Details and Online Registration coming in January 2020
Additional Cub Scout Leader Training
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
In person, Outdoor 36 hour course, requires an overnight stay
Offered in Spring and Fall (May and October)
Has a required Online pre-requisite
Every Pack must have at least ONE BALOO trained adult attend any Pack overnighter
Webelos Leaders must be BALOO trained to have a Den overnighter
Any adult associated with the Pack may take BALOO training. They are NOT required to be a registered leader in the Pack, but they are required to take Youth Protection Training prior to attending BALOO
Upcoming in-person BALOO training dates:
6:00PM October 18th through 9:00PM October 19th, 2019 at Camp Stambaugh (Details and Online Registration)
Scouts BSA Leader Training
Note: Scoutmaster/Asst Scoutmaster in-person Classroom training is offered approximately 2 times each Fall and 2 times each Spring. It is also offered every week at Scouts BSA Summer Camp each year
Troop Committee and Chartered Organization Representative in-person Classroom training is offered approximately 2 times each year.
Online Training is available 24/7 at my.scouting.org. Each online course is broken down into multiple 10 to 15 minute lessons which can be completed in any order over multiple visits to the Online Training Center to fit your schedule.
Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster
Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are Direct Contact Leaders
Scoutmaster Position Specific Training
Available as in-person classroom training (S24) or Online Training
Offered every week at Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Camp Manatoc each year
Upcoming in-person Scoutmaster training dates:
Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Camp Stambaugh
Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Stow
Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Kent
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at University of Scouting (UoS)
UoS Details and Online Registration coming in January 2020
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
In person, Outdoor 36 hour course, requires and overnight stay (S11)
Offered in Spring and Fall 3 or 4 times per year
Offered every week at Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Camp Manatoc each year (spread over 4 days)
Upcoming in-person IOLS training dates:
6:00PM September 27th through 9:00PM September 28th, 2019 at Camp Manatoc (register online)
6:00PM November 14th through 9:00PM November 15th, 2019 at Camp Manatoc (register online)
Weather Hazards
Available as Online Training
Other Scouts BSA Leader Positions
Committee Chair and Committee Members
Troop Committee Position Specific Training
Available as in-person classroom training (WS10) or Online Training
Upcoming in-person Troop Committee training dates:
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Camp Stambaugh (online registration)
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at University of Scouting (UoS)
UoS Details and Online Registration coming in January 2020
Charter Organization Representative (COR)
Chartered Organization Representative Training
Available as in-person classroom training (D72) or Online Training
Upcoming in-person COR training dates:
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at University of Scouting (UoS)
UoS Details and Online Registration coming in January 2020
Merit Badge Counselors (MBC)
Merit Badge Counselor Training
Available as in-person classroom training (D76) or Online Training
Upcoming in-person MBC training dates:
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at University of Scouting (UoS)
UoS Details and Online Registration coming in January 2020
Venturing Leader Training
Note: Venturing Leader in-person Classroom training is offered 1 or 2 times each year
Online Training is available 24/7 at my.scouting.org. Each Online Course is broken down into multiple 10 to 15 minute lessons which can be completed in any order over multiple visits to the Online Training Center to fit your schedule.
Venturing Crew Advisors and Associate Advisors
Advisors and Associate Advisors are Direct Contact Leaders
Venturing Advisor Position Specific Training
Available as in-person classroom training (P21) or Online Training
Upcoming in-person Venturing Advisor training dates:
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at University of Scouting (UoS)
UoS Details and Online Registration coming in January 2020
Weather Hazards
Available as Online Training
Committee Chair and Committee Members
Crew Committee Position Specific Training
Available as in-person classroom training (WS12) or Online Training
Upcoming in-person Troop Committee training dates:
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at University of Scouting (UoS)
UoS Details and Online Registration coming in January 2020
Charter Organization Representative (COR)
Chartered Organization Representative Training
Available as in-person classroom training (D72) or Online Training
Upcoming in-person COR training dates:
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at University of Scouting
Details and Online Registration coming in January 2020
Exploring Leader Training
Note: Exploring Leader in-person Classroom training is offered 1 or 2 times each year
Online Training is available 24/7 at my.scouting.org. Each Online Course is broken down into multiple 10 to 15 minute lessons which can be completed in any order over multiple visits to the Online Training Center to fit your schedule.
Exploring Post Advisors and Associate Advisors
Advisors and Associate Advisors are Direct Contact Leaders
Exploring Advisor Position Specific Training
Available as in-person classroom training or Online Training
Upcoming in-person Exploring Advisor training dates:
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at University of Scouting (UoS)
UoS Details and Online Registration coming in January 2020
Weather Hazards
Available as Online Training
Committee Chair and Committee Members
Post Committee Position Specific Training
Available as in-person classroom training or Online Training
Upcoming in-person Post Committee training dates:
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at University of Scouting (UoS)
UoS Details and Online Registration coming in January 2020
Charter Organization Representative (COR)
Chartered Organization Representative Training
Available as in-person classroom training (D72) or Online Training
Upcoming in-person COR training dates:
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at University of Scouting
Details and Online Registration coming in January 2020
Supplemental Training
Roundtable
Monthly meetings from August to May
Each District within GTC offers their own Roundtable
Meet and learn from other Scouters, find out the latest Council and District news and events
University of Scouting (UoS)
Training for all Scouters
Choose your area(s) of study
Learning from Subject Matter Experts
Next University of Scouting date:
March 2022
Fundamentals of Training / EDGE
Train the Trainer courses
Enhance your training and presentation skills
Offered each Spring
College of Commissioner Science
November 13, 2021 at the GTC Service Center
Wood Badge
Upon completion of Basic Leader Training for any Registered Adult Leader position, an Adult is eligible to attend Wood Badge. As the Highest Level of Adult Leadership Training in Scouting available, Wood Badge focuses on strengthening every volunteer's ability to work with and lead groups of youth and adults and is less focused on outdoor skills, which are more effectively addressed in other courses.
Wood Badge is advanced training in leadership skills for all adults in BSA programs.
After attending Wood Badge you will:
View Scouting as a family of value based programs with age appropriate youth activities
Recognize contemporary leadership concepts used in corporate and government organizations that are relevant to Scouting's value based movement
Apply the skills you learned from participation as a member of a successful working team
Revitalize your commitment to Scouting by sharing in an inspirational experience and help provide scouting with the leadership it needs to accomplish its ongoing mission
Wood Badge is a 5 day course, generally split between 2 weekends.
The next scheduled Wood Badge course in Great Trail Council is C4-433-21-2, scheduled for September 10-12 and October 1-2 (more information & online registration)