Gravois Trail District Training Information

Having every leader trained leads to active units, increased retention and most importantly a well-rounded youth leader. The council's goal is to have all top leaders (Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Varsity Coaches, and Skippers) trained by the end of December 2010.  We will employ a several approaches to accomplish this:

• District level Basic Adult Leader Training
• Basic Leader Training at summer camp
• Individual training conducted online

If you are in a "Direct Contact Leader" position and have not been trained, we encourage you to attend District Basic Leader Training at the dates and times listed below. If these do not fit into your schedule, check out the other district training dates and see if you can find one that works for you

Training also is available during Boy Scout summer camp. If all you need is Introduction to Outdoor Skills, you can attend the Voyager Program each morning Monday through Friday and inform the camp office that you are there for training.  If you need Troop Committee Training or Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster training, you will need to attend training at the Health Lodge by the Ranch Headquarters every afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. Venturing training is offered by the camp director at Swift Base.

If none of these options fit your schedule, then you will need to contact Terry Madden, the Gravois Trail District Training Chairman, at terrymadden1@aol.com and see if there can be an alternate training session. Many trainings can be taken online at http://olc.scouting.org Use your membership number on your ID card to sign-in.  If you are new to Scouting and do not have a membership number, please create a new user name and password. Every time you complete a training session, print out the certificate provided and turn it into your Unit Leader or Committee Chairman.

General Trainings: ScoutParent Unit Coordinator, Unit Commissioner Fast Start, This is Scouting, Youth Protection, Climb on Safely, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Staffing the District, Trek Safely, and Weather Hazards.

Cub Scout Leader Trainings: Fast Start for Cubmasters, Den Leaders, and the Pack Committee. Leader Specific Training (an alternative to the classroom training) will begin being offered but it is not available as of yet.

Boy Scout Leader Trainings: Fast Start and Troop Committee Challenge (not a substitute for Troop Committee Training)

Venturing Leader Trainings: Fast Start and Venturing Youth Protection

Cub Scout Leader Position Specific Training: (Tiger Den Leader, Den Leader (Wolf & Bear), Webelos Den Leader, Cubmaster, and Pack Committee)  You will take the training for the position you are registered in (unless you specifically want a different training). Leaders will not get all of the trainings listed on a given day.

• Youth Protection Training is required for all registered volunteers by December 31, 2010.
• New leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training before they submit their application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.
• Youth Protection Training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer's Youth Protection Training record is not current at the time of re-charter, the volunteer will not be re-registered.