Unaka District Training Courses
New Leader Essentials
New Leader Essential training is an introductory
session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of
Scouting. Once completed, it need not be taken again, even if the leader moves
to a different position or program level.
Who Should Attend: All new leaders in Boy Scout Troops and Cub Scout
Packs. However, this material has been updated in
the past few years and existing leaders are encouraged to attend for an
update.
Cost: None
Available Dates: Saturday, December 1, 2007 9:30
PM – 12:00 PM at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church in Athens.
Cub Scout Leader Specific
Training
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training gives the leader a the knowledge and skills
needed for a specific position. Leader Specific Training will be conducted for
the following positions:
·
Tiger Cub Leader and assistant
·
Cub Scout den leader and assistant (Bears & Wolves)
·
Webelos den leader and assistant
·
Cubmaster and assistant
Who Should Attend: All Cub Scout Adult Leaders. Cub Scout Leaders
must complete Leader Specific Training for EACH of the positions held. (For
instance, if you have previously completed Leader Specific training as a Cub
Scout den leader, but are now a Webelos or Tiger Cub den leader, you must still
complete the training for your new position.)
Cost: None
Available Dates: Courses were completed in September, but Contact Phil
Seibert (District Training Chair) if you are still in need of this training.
Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific
Training
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training gives the Scoutmaster and Assistant
Scoutmaster the knowledge and skills needed for troop operations.
Who Should Attend: All Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters
Cost: None
Dates Available:
Saturday, January 6, 2007
– In conjunction with the Athens Merit Badge
College if there are leaders still in need of training . Training will be
conducted from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
The final part of Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training.
IOLS gives the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster a basic knowledge of the
skills necessary to conduct Troop outdoor activities. Note: This is a two
day course.
Who Should Attend: All Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.
All scout leaders (including Cub Scout Leaders) are encouraged to participate
Cost: $25 (includes dinner on Saturday night)
Dates Available: Saturday & Sunday, November 3-4, 2007. 8:30
AM - 4:30 PM.
This course has been CANCELLED.
There were not enough participants register.
Please contact Phil Seibert (District Training Chair) for more information
Pack Committee Member Specific Training
Troop Committee Member SpecificTraining has been developed to help troop
committee members understand their roles and responsibilities in supporting the
troop.
Who Should Attend: All Pack Committee Members, Den Leaders,
Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters
Cost: None
Dates Available: This course was completed in September, but Contact
Phil Seibert (District Training Chair) if you are still in need of this
training.
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor
Orientation (BALOO)
BALOO training offers Cub Scout Leaders or parents a
day of fun and the opportunity to learn how to conduct a safe and exciting
overnight camping trip for Cub Scouts. The emphasis is on introducing basic
camping skills for easy overnight outings. A BALOO trained leader must be in
attendance at each pack overnight event.
Who should attend:
Any Cub Scout Adult Leader. It is recommended that several leaders from each
pack attend BALOO training.
Cost: $10 (includes lunch and materials)
Available Dates: TO BE ANNOUNCED
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On-Line Courses
Fast Start Training
When new leaders join Scouting, it is essential that
they receive immediate information that will help them get started and lay
the groundwork for success in their leadership roles. This will help new
leaders to understand what is expected and to establish effective meeting
patterns so that the boys and their families can enjoy a quality program.
Fast Start training is a short video-based training
program designed to fulfill this need. It is also available as an on-line
tutorial. It should be completed within 48 hours of when a new leader
accepts the position. While a new leader can view the tape or complete the
tutorial alone, it may be helpful for a knowledgeable Scouter from the Troop
or Pack to view the tape or tutorial with him or her to establish personal
contact and answer any questions.
The
Boy Scout online version is available at:
http://www.scouting.org/boyscouts/faststart/
The
Cub Scout online version is available at:
http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/faststart/
Youth Protection Training
Youth Protection Training is a thorough review of BSA Youth Protection
Policies. Completion of Youth Protection training is a requirement for all
awards in the Cub Scout leader recognition plan. Every adult leader in Scouting
should review the Youth Protection training at least every 2 years.
Who Should Complete: All Adult Leaders in Boy Scout Troops and Cub
Scout Packs.
Cost: None
Youth Protection training is available on-line (
Click here ) and in a VHS video version from the District Training Committee (
Phil
Seibert - Phone: 423/336-9919 )
Troop Committee Member Challenge
Troop Committee Member Challenge has been developed to help troop committee
members understand their roles and responsibilities in supporting the troop.
Who Should Complete: All Troop Committee Members, Scoutmasters and
Assistant Scoutmasters
Cost: None
This course is now available on line. Visit the Online Learning Center.
http://www.olc.scouting.org .
Safety Afloat & Safe Swim Defense
The number of serious injuries and fatalities in water-related activities is
small compared to the number of Scouting Activities each year. But even
one serious injury or life lost is too many. To prevent aquatics
accidents, we must all know and follow Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat
guidelines when our scouts are engaged in water activities.
Who Should Complete: All Adult Leaders in Boy Scout Troops or Cub
Scout Packs that include aquatics activities in the programs.
Click here to
complete one or both of these courses.
Currently, this on-line version does not automatically report your completion to
the council or district for recordkeeping purposes, so be sure to print out and
keep your completion certificate and give it to the District Training Chair at
the next roundtable meeting for recording.
Council Sponsored Courses
University Of Scouting
The University of Scouting is a fun learning experience, and is the largest
supplemental training course offered by the Great Smoky Mountain Council to
Scouting volunteers at all levels. The University of Scouting will broaden
understanding and knowledge of the Scouting program through course sessions on
specific topics. You may choose the sessions you wish to attend.
Who should attend: Cub Scout Leaders, Boy Scout Leaders, Venturing
Leaders, and District Committees.
Cost: To be Announced
Available Dates: To Be Announced
Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leader
(formerly Webelos Leader Outdoor Training)
OLSWL will give you the skills needed to take your Webelos den camping. You’ll
have sessions on knots & ropes, wood tools, 1st aid, and fire building. You’ll
also learn about the outdoor activity badge group.
Who should attend:
Any Cub Scout Adult Leader, especially Webelos Den Leaders. (Bear Leaders
who plan to move up to the Webelos program in the fall may also want to attend.)
Cost: To Be Announced
Available Dates: To Be Announced
NOTE: This is a Council-sponsored training
event – contact the council office at (865) 588-6514 to register or for more
information
Wood Badge for the 21st Century
Wood Badge is the PREMIER adult training program for the Boy Scouts of America.
It teaches contemporary leadership and team development skills in an outdoor
setting. It’s purpose is to aid Scouters in providing a quality program that
will enable scouts to grow to their greatest potential.
Who Should Attend: All Adult Scout Leaders
Cost: $225 (includes six days of training, all meals, instructional
materials, limited edition GSMC council strip patch, Wood Badge cap,
neckerchief, notebook and training award. Limited scholarships are
available. For scholarship info, contact Bruce VanCleve at (865) 588-6514 ext.
17.
Dates Available:
October 10-12, 2008 and October 31-November 2, 2008 at Camp Buck Toms
Note: Attendance at BOTH training weekends AND completion of the application
phase (putting the info into action) to complete this training.
Contact Bruce VanCleve at the council office at (865) 588-6514 ext 17 to register or the Unaka District Training Chair
(Phil Seibert – 423-336-1925) for more information.
Click here to
view and print a registration form.
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