Three Fires Council

         CURRENT AND UPCOMING TRAININGS  

Registration Information & Fliers are found here! 

Trainings are run by both the District Training Teams as well as the Council Training Team. You are welcome and encouraged to attend training at ANY location that meets your schedule. If there is a registration form available, it should be linked here. If no form is necessary, please RSVP so that the trainers will be prepared with enough materials for the course.

• 2010 Annual Health & Medical Record - Replaces all Class 1,2, & 3 Medical & Health Forms 

BASIC LEADER TRAININGS

YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING 

Required for all leaders - You may take either the on-line course or one offered in the classroom setting. This course is good for 2 years.

Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA.
To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies:
Effective June 1, 2010: Youth Protection Training is required for all registered volunteers. 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.  If a volunteer’s Youth Protection Training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.

• On-Line Youth Protection - Available online in the On-Line Learning Center at MyScouting
• Training is designed to provide all leaders and volunteers with proper information to create the safest environment possible for the Scouts in our program.  Online training for youth protection is available 24/7 and can be completed through the National BSA Online Learning Center— MyScouting.
• Sat, Oct 23, 2010 - FLIER - 10:15am – 11:30am - Grace Lutheran Church, 780 S Bartlett Rd, Streamwood - Chuck Molenda - 847-426-5193 - CP

Changes to the BSA’s Youth Protection Training Policies - Effective June 1, 2010

To find out more about the Youth Protection policies of the BSA and how to help Scouting keep your family safe, see the information available in any of the Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting handbooks, or go to Youth Protection at Scouting.org.

THIS IS SCOUTING - NEW BASIC COURSE

• Required for all leaders -  "This is Scouting" was added to the BSA's on-line Learning Center on March 15, 2009.  "This is Scouting" replaces New Leader Essentials as a required course for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing volunteers to earn the "Trained" leader emblem.  All Scouters are encouraged to create a MyScouting account and access this training through the MyScouting portal, as credit for this training will be recorded on their PAS record upon completion.
• Note: If you have already taken the former New Leaders Essentials course, it will still qualify for this general orientation segment of your basic training.

CUB SCOUT LEADER POSITION SPECIFIC TRAINING

• Mon, Sept 13, & 27, 2010 - FLIER - (2 parts) - 6:30pm TO 8:45pm - Cabelas - 2nd floor meeting room, 5225 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates - Chuck Molenda - 847-426-5193 - CP
• Sat, Sept 18, 2010 - 8:30am-11:30am - FLIER - St. John's Episcopal Church, 750 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL - Jennifer Griffin 630-848-0136 - TB

SCOUTMASTER / ASST. SCOUTMASTER SPECIFIC TRAINING

• Sun., Aug 22, 2010 - Noon - 6pm -  FLIER - Plowman’s Park, Big Rock, IL - Betty Bohlander at 630/466-4619 or Dale Squier at 630/554-8657 - MH
• Sat, Sept 4, 2010 - 8:30am-4:30pm - FLIER - Christ UM Church, 920 Swain, Elmhurst - Sherrie Nielsen 630-253-7502 - PT
• Sat, Sept 11, 2010 - 8am - 4pm - FLIER - Von Oven Scout Reservation, Naperville - John Lansing - 630-416-1897 - TB
• Sat. Sept 18, 2010 - 9am-4pm - FLIER - Gander Mountain, Randall Road, Geneva - Paul Nepperman - 630-879-0321 - FV
• Thurs, Sept 9, Oct 14, & Nov 11, 2010 - 6pm - FLIER - MUST ATTEND ALL THREE SESSIONS. - First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St., DeKalb, IL. - Pat Dulzo at 815-748-1655 - KI (Must pre-register)
• Wed, May 4, 11, 18, 2011 - 7:30-9:30pm - LDS Church, 95th St, Naperville - Dave Bruns - 630-536-8942 - IP (Must register in advance & attend all 3 sessions)

TROOP COMMITTEE CHALLENGE

Members of the troop committee may take either the on-line course or one offered in the classroom setting.

• Troop Committee Challenge - Available online in the On-Line Learning Center at MyScouting
  

OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS TRAINING  (OLS)

This is one of the courses necessary for a SM or ASM or Varsity Coach to wear their trained patch & earn their Training Knot.

• Aug 22, & 27-29, 2010 - FLIER - Plowman's Park, Big Rock, IL - Betty Bohlander 630-466-4619 or Dale Squier 630-554-8657 - MH
• Sept 27 & Oct 1-3, 2010 - FLIER - Camp Big Timber, Elgin - Sherry Herzog - 630-464-6876
• OLS -Sept 27/Oct 1-3 - ONLINE Registration & Payment option at the Online Store located on the Left Sidebar of the TFC website.

VARSITY LEADER TRAINING

VENTURE LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING

VENTURE LEADER YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING

Training is designed to provide all leaders and volunteers with proper information to create the safest environment possible for the Scouts in our program.  Online training for youth protection is available 24/7 and can be completed through the National BSA Online Learning Center— MyScouting.

CHARTERED ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE TRAINING

COMMISSIONER TRAININGS

• We have Commissioner, Roundtable Commissioner and District Committee workshop training scheduled for Saturday, October 16, 2010. The location is TBD.

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DISTRICT COMMITTEE TRAINING WORKSHOP

• We have Commissioner, Roundtable Commissioner and District Committee workshop training scheduled for Saturday, October 16, 2010. The location is TBD.

TRAINERS EDGE

This training is required for all Pack Trainers, Wood Badge and NYLT Staff members and recommended for any Scouter that would like to learn skills to become a better Presenter or Trainer.

• Sat, Jan 22, 2011 - 8am-4pm - Mike Koehne

 SUPPLIMENTAL & SPECIALTY TRAINING

BALOO - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

• Sat. Aug 28, 2010 - 8:30am-3pm - FLIER - Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side Drive,  Geneva - Paul Nepperman - 630-879-0321 - FV
• Sat, Sept 11, 2010 - 8am - 4pm - FLIER - Von Oven Scout Reservation, Naperville - John Lansing - 630-416-1897 - TB
• Sat, Sept 11, 2010 - 8:30am - 5pm - FLIER - GS Cabin, Northside Park, 1299 N West Street, Wheaton - Sherrie Neilsen - 630-253-7502 - PT
• Wed, Apr 13, 2011 - 7:30-9:30pm - (Part 1) LDS Church, 95th St, Naperville - Dave Bruns - 630-536-8942 - IP (Must attend both session, $ for food)
• Sun, Apr 17, 2011 - 12:30-5:30pm - (Part 2) Von Oven Scout Reservation, Naperville - Dave Bruns - 630-536-8942 - IP (Must attend both session, $ for food)

SAFE SWIM DEFENSE

Required, to take a unit on a swimming or water related outing - You may take either the on-line course or one offered in the classroom setting. At least 1 person on the outing must have this training.

• Safe Swim Defense -  Available online in the On-Line Learning Center at MyScouting

 SAFETY AFLOAT

Required, to take a unit on a boating outing - You may take either the on-line course or one offered in the classroom setting. At least 1 person on the outing must have this training.

• Safety Afloat -  Available online in the On-Line Learning Center at MyScouting

CLIMB ON SAFELY

Required, to take a unit on a climbing outing. -  At least 1 person on the outing must have this training.

• Available online in the On-Line Learning Center at MyScouting
  

OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS FOR WEBELOS LEADERS (OLS-W)

This is one of the courses necessary for a Webelos Leader to take a den of Webelos Camping & to earn their Training Knot. 

(This training replaces Webelos Leader Outdoor Training, otherwise known as WLOT or OWL)

• Sept 27 & Oct 1-2, 2010 - FLIER - Camp Big Timber, Elgin - Sherry Herzog - 630-464-6876
• OLS -Sept 27/Oct 1-3 - ONLINE Registration & Payment option at the Online Store located on the Left Sidebar of the TFC website.

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COMING SOON!

6th ANNUAL - 2010 THREE FIRES COUNCIL TRAINING ACADEMY


        Thank you to all who taught, assisted or attended the "Scouting for a Party" Training Academy 2009. 

PHOTOS of 2009 are up in the Photo Gallery.

November 13, 2010 - TBA  - Phil Hilliard, 2010 Chair

Do you have a particular Scout skill at which you excel, do you have a knack for getting through to groups during instruction?  Would you like to pass on that knowledge to a pack, troop,crew or explorer group?  consider using your particular set of skills at the 2010 Training Academy on November 13th.  We are looking for new classes and new instructors.  The Training Academy committee would like to hear your idea for a class!  Please email your name, unit type, number, district name and your position within the unit as well as a basic outline for the class you would like to teach and how many of the 5 sessions that are 50 minutes each you would like to teach it  to.Please contact  Loree Thompson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 630-551-4394.  We need all submissions before July 15th to be considered for the 2010 Training Academy.  We will get back to you shortly after this, as class lists and descriptions need to be posted on line by August 15th.

Wood Badge - 2011 Course C-38-10 - Apr 8-10, & May 13-15, 2011 - Camp Big Timber, Elgin, IL

• FLIER
• C-38-10  Course Director - Deb Brown 630-985-8147
  
• 2011 Asst Course Director - Dan Zedan
• C-26-09 Course Director/Ticket Coordinator - Mike Fugate 815-757-4987
• Please see the TFC Wood Badge website for more details as they become available.
  

OKPIK COLD WEATHER CAMPING - Nov 18, 2010 , Dec 11, 2010 & Jan 14-15, 2011

• Flier for the 2010-2011 Course

Purpose: To provide a train the trainer opportunity for Scout leaders and experienced youth in the unique skills necessary for successful winter camping. The intent of this course is to help Scout troops extend their camping season to all 12 months of the year. It is expected that the participants of this course will go back to their units and share the knowledge and skills learned in this course. Because of this, the course is limited to adults and experienced youth (at least 14 years old & approved by their home Troop Scoutmaster).

Program: Activities include: First Aid, Cooking/Nutrition, Planning, Shelters, Winter Travel, Dressing for the Cold, Sleeping Systems, Winter Games/Activities, Nature, and Teaching Methods --- among other interesting topics.

2010-11 SPL - Steve Hamilton

Director - Dave Daly

 1ST AID & CPR

• AHA First Aid / CPR - Wed, Oct 6 & 13, 2010 - 7:00-9:30pm - FLIER - LDS Church, 95th St, Naperville - David Bruns 630-536-8942 - IP ( Must RSVP & attend both sessions, $35 for certifications)
• AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED Training - Sat. Oct 9, 2010 -  9am. - FLIER - Sycamore Fire Department, 535 Dekalb Ave, Sycamore, Enter in off of Dekalb Ave entrance & go upstairs to 2nd floor training room. - Pat Dulzo at 815-748-1655 - KI (Must pre-register)
• AHA First Aid / CPR - Wed, March 2 & 9th, 2011 -  7:00-9:30pm - LDS Church, 95th St, Naperville - David Bruns 630-536-8942 - IP ( Must RSVP & attend both sessions, $35 for certifications)

WILDERNESS 1ST AID BASICS - American Red Cross

This weekend course will satisfy the Philmont requirement, (Have at least one person in the crew trained in Wilderness First Aid), for a crew to go on a trek at Philmont Scout Reservation.

• Suggested Packing List FLIER.
• List of Wilderness 1st Aid Providers - Wilderness 1st Aid Providers who offer courses in our area. Three Fires Council will try and partner with a Wilderness 1st Aid provider & offer a course in the Spring & the Fall of 2009. If you are not able to attend either of these courses, this list is intended to help you find an alternate course. This is only a partial list of providers.

Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier, and Florida Sea Base, with the assistance of the American Red Cross and Emergency Care and Safety Institute, are each offering a Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Course at the low, low price of $150.00 per person this spring. Please click on the WILDERNESS 1ST AID INSTRUCTOR COURSE for details.

 LEAVE NO TRACE TRAINER COURSE

LBPU - Lord Baden Powell University of Scouting - Camp Wonderland - Camp Lake, WI

• LBPU Website - March 18-20, 2011 - Jim Dunlap

Lord Baden-Powell University of Scouting (LBPU)
www.lbpuniv.org

LBPU is an exciting opportunity to network with scouters from all over the United States and to participate in  an innovative curriculum that will enhance your ability to "deliver the promise" to the scouts we serve.  LBPU offers introductory, supplemental, and advanced training for ALL functions related to commissioner service, membership, finance, and program for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Varsity, and Sea Scouting; thus, augmenting the training programs existing within the local councils. Some courses meet training requirements for various awards.  Courses address National, Regional, and Area programs.

in 2010 LBPU celebrated its 21st year.  Over 1,885 non-accredited degrees have been earned, including more than 188 Doctoral Degrees and 106 Fellows of Scouting. PHOTOS of this event are up in the Photo Gallery.

The University is held at the Salvation Army Wonderland Camp in Camp Lake, WI.
For more information contact: Jim Dunlap (Dean of the University) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Diane Charles (Dean of Doctoral Studies) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it both from Three Fires Council.

Special Needs Training     

 Philmont Training Schedule - 2010 Summer - Schedule for Philmont Training Center

• Philmont Training Center 2010 - See what Philmont has to offer you for Training Programs this summer!

 YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING

 NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING (NYLT) - June 20-26, 2010 - Adventure Camp , Rochelle

• View photos of this event in our photo gallery in the NYLT Album

Thunderbird National Youth Leader Training, is a seven day outdoor training conference for youth leaders, which supports the Scoutmaster’s responsibility for training junior leaders. It is conducted by the Council Training Committee using a syllabus that was developed by the Boy Scouts of America. Leadership requires vision, goals and planning. Through presentations and positive experiences in goal setting, planning and problem solving, participants learn how to set a clear course toward realizing their team and individual visions, and then begin to put themselves in the center of those pictures of future success. WHO MAY ATTEND? Participants must be 13 years old by January 1, 2010, be First Class rank or higher, serve in a leadership position, and have long term camping experience. Since the conference will take place in a camp setting, the Scouts should have skills in camping hiking, and cooking.

• Course dates for 2011 - June 19-25, 2011 at Scout Adventure Camp, Rochelle, IL
• Course Director -
• Asst. Course Director -

• Fact Sheet - NYLT - Available January 2011
• Scoutmaster Letter - NYLT - Available January 2011
  
• Reservation Form - NYLT - AvailableJanuary 2011
  
• Annual Health & Medical Record - Replaces all Class 1,2, & 3 Medical & Health Forms

DEN CHIEF TRAINING

Den Chief Training is for Boy Scouts who want to help Cub Scout Den Leaders with their dens. This is a recognized Leadership position for Scouts. It is a great way for boys to obtain service hours, and is a lot of FUN! This course will provide Scouts with skills they need to be effective in their position helping younger Scouts. They will learn songs, games, and crafts that they can share with their dens, as well as receiving resource materials & information.

         Thank you to all who taught, assisted or attended the "Scouting for a Party" Den Chief Training 2009. 

PHOTOS of this event are up in the Photo Gallery.

VENTURING LEADERSHIP SKILLS COURSE - For Crew Officers

• Next course TBA

POWDER HORN TRAINING

Powder Horn has been designed to help adult Boy Scout and Venturing Crewleaders to safely conduct outdoor/high adventure activities of a FUN and challenging nature.It provides an introduction to the resources needed to successfully lead their youth through aprogram of outdoor adventure. Powder Horn is based upon the Ranger requirements,giving participants an exposure to some outdoor/high adventure activities.