Adult Training Sessions

Scouting doesn’t end. (1 hr) (For any interested adults) Get a hands-on feel for the Older Youth Programs of the BSA; find out what makes VESSI (Venturing, Explorers, Sea Scouts, and International Scouting) special, and learn how YOUR unit can benefit from the presence of Older Youth Programs in your council! Earn your training key …

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Modern youth face a host of challenges, and understanding their individual and collective needs is essential to delivering a safe, fun, and meaningful scouting program. Participants will learn about the many factors that influence youth behavior and discuss strategies for working with everyone, no matter where they are at.

Scouting doesn’t end. (1 hr) (For any interested adults) Get a hands-on feel for the Older Youth Programs of the BSA; find out what makes VESSI (Venturing, Explorers, Sea Scouts, and International Scouting) special, and learn how YOUR unit can benefit from the presence of Older Youth Programs in your council! Earn your training key …

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This course for interested adults will introduce the concepts of ecological and experiential education from the perspective of teaching Leave No Trace to young people.

Powder Horn 101: Facilitating Fun to Improve the Scouting Program. (1 hr) This hour-long introduction will introduce the Powder Horn syllabus and cover the logistical questions of how to run an effective Powder Horn experience at the Council Level.

Ever wonder why you keep taking action in the same way over and over again even if you’re committed to doing better? It’s a challenge for many young leaders, particularly for those who are dedicated to having more diversity in their organization. Discover the key to breaking free from your biases and learn powerful techniques …

Read more "9:00AM-11:00AM: Bias Breakthrough: Conquer Limitations and Triumph over Implicit Bias"

Scouting doesn’t end. (1 hr) (For any interested adults) Get a hands-on feel for the Older Youth Programs of the BSA; find out what makes VESSI (Venturing, Explorers, Sea Scouts, and International Scouting) special, and learn how YOUR unit can benefit from the presence of Older Youth Programs in your council! Earn your training key …

Read more "12:30PM-1:30PM: Scouting Doesn’t End (for Adult Leaders)"

ADULT ONLY WOODCARVING IS BACK!!! Please join us at Chat and Chew Sunday July 23rd 1-5 PM for instruction and great times with the Brotherhood of the Blade. Full Tiki mode in 2023!

Scouting doesn’t end. (1 hr) (For any interested adults) Get a hands-on feel for the Older Youth Programs of the BSA; find out what makes VESSI (Venturing, Explorers, Sea Scouts, and International Scouting) special, and learn how YOUR unit can benefit from the presence of Older Youth Programs in your council! Earn your training key …

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Want to learn about the SPARK directory? What is it? What can I use it for? How to use it? Join us for a session on how to navigate the directory, how to update your profile, how to search for alumni. Even if you have used the directory we will have time after the session …

Read more "3:00PM-4:00PM: Getting to Know the SPARK Directory"

Powder Horn Course Director Course: 3.5 hours. Training for future Powder Horn leaders who will bring this Outdoor/High Adventure resource management course to your local Council in the next few years. Learn how to motivate and prepare adult and youth leaders to provide their unit with a safe and correct Outdoor/High Adventure activities. FOR ADULT …

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(6 hrs across two sessions): Learn and practice the attitudes and skills that good leaders demonstrate. The course is a series of lessons divided into three modules: Leading Self, Leading Others, and Leading Crews. This training takes place across two 3-hour sessions. Open to ages 14-20.  Session 1: Mon 7/24, 1p-4p; Session 2: Tues 7/25, …

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Want to work with your local veterans groups for projects, parades, awards, and other resources? See some ideas on how to work with your local groups to find service projects, civic events, flag ceremony, etc. A way to communicate with your local groups to get things done and have a good relationship to assist each …

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Whether you are a Jamboree Unit Leader or Jamboree Staff member, if you are also currently registered in a Unit Service position locally, in an NST, or nationally, you are invited to an ice cream social with Scott Sorrels (National Commissioner), Larry Chase (National Commissioner Service Chair), and members of the National Commissioner Service Team …

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Scouting doesn’t end. (1 hr) (For any interested adults) Get a hands-on feel for the Older Youth Programs of the BSA; find out what makes VESSI (Venturing, Explorers, Sea Scouts, and International Scouting) special, and learn how YOUR unit can benefit from the presence of Older Youth Programs in your council! Earn your training key …

Read more "12:00PM-1:00PM: Scouting Doesn’t End (for Adult Leaders)"

Ever wonder why you keep taking action in the same way over and over again even if you’re committed to doing better? It’s a challenge for many young leaders, particularly for those who are dedicated to having more diversity in their organization. Discover the key to breaking free from your biases and learn powerful techniques …

Read more "3:00PM-5:00PM: Bias Breakthrough: Conquer Limitations and Triumph over Implicit Bias"