A Trained Leader is an informed Leader... 
What makes a Trained Leader?
Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they have completed:
Fast Start
Youth Protection Training for Adults
This is Scouting(New Name) New Leader Essentials(Old Name)
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training
Introduction to Outdoor Skills
Troop Committee Members are considered trained when they have completed:
Fast Start
This is Scouting
Youth Protection Training
Troop Committee Challenge
All On-Line Training
All completed training certifications and training courses need to be forwarded to Mr. Krause at fkrause2004@yahoo.com so he can enter them in the Troop database.
- Youth Protection Training
- Boy Scout Leader Fast Start
- This is Scouting (New Name) was New Leader Essentials
- Troop Committee Challenge
- Safe Swim Defense
- Safety Afloat
- Hazardous Weather Training
- Generational Divirsity
Training Courses with Expiration Dates
Every Two Years:
- Youth Protection Training
- Climb on Safely
- Safe Swim Defense
- Safety Afloat
- Camp Visitation
- Chain Saw Safety
- Hazardous Weather Training
- Generational Divirsity
Every Three Years:
- BSA Lifegaurd
- Paddle Craft Safety
- Swimming and Water Rescue
(this is the new and most up to date website for the council)
This is Scouting (was) New Leader Essentials
Scoutmaster ASM Specific Training
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Wood Badge
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Outdoor skills are critical to the success of the Scouting program, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills will provide leaders with the basic outdoor skills information needed to start a program right.
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity Scout coaches. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Boy Scout Handbook. The course is also ideal for Venturing leaders because it focuses on skills that build confidence and competence in leaders conducting outdoor camping experiences.
The course is a day and a half long, but a leader can move at an accelerated pace by demonstrating mastery of a specific skill. The emphasis is on the skill, rather
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training
For Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters, this training is divided into four parts. The first three parts concentrate on troop operation and can be completed in one full day or three evenings. The fourth part, which focuses on outdoor skills, lasts approximately a day and a half, depending on the skill level of the new leader. The leader is considered trained upon completion of New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
For troop committee members, Leader Specific training includes the Troop Committee Challenge. By following the Troop Committee Training Syllabus, participants can complete the challenge in three hours, after which they are considered trained.
Wood Badge for the 21st Century
Wood Badge is advanced leadership training for adult leaders, committee members and anyone involved in the BSA program
Wood Badge has evolved into the core leadership skills training course for the BSA. The new Wood Badge course 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.
Youth Protection
Our Scout’s safety is our first concern. It is a BSA requirement for ALL adults who participate in the Scouting program, whether you are a registered leader or parent, doing any Troop activity or even driving, we need you to complete the Youth Protection Training. The online course takes about 15-20 minutes to complete before we can allow you to participate.
If you are a New Leader, you should also take the Fast Start training online at this website.
All completed training certifications and training courses need to be forwarded to Mr. Krause at fkrause2004@yahoo.com so he can enter them in the Troop database.
Blackhawk Council -Sycamore District