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 Trained Leaders         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 & Online at MyScouting. 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. All Scouters are encouraged to create a MyScouting account which will allow access to their online trainings and many more Scouting resources. Online trainings which you complete are automatically entered into your training records for the BSA.

Can't find a training course that fits your schedule? Check out one of the local area Councils for alternate training classes and dates:

POSITION SPECIFIC 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 PROTECTION REPORTING PROCEEDURES - FOR THREE FIRES COUNCIL

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 at MyScoutingTraining 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.

BasicTHIS IS SCOUTING - BASIC SCOUTING ORIENTATION COURSE

"This is Scouting" was added to the BSA's on-line Learning Center on March 15, 2009.  "This is Scouting" replaced New Leader Essentials as an course designed to give adults a good OVERVIEW of the Scouting program. Until 2012 it was a mandatory course for all volunteers. As of Jan 1, 2012, it is now highly suggested to take, but it is not required in order for an adult leader to be considered fully trained or to earn the "Trained" leader emblem/knot.  This course can be found in your MyScouting account.

CUB SCOUT LEADER POSITION SPECIFIC TRAINING

This training is available online in your MyScouting account. More information on what trainings you need to be considered a "Trained" Cub Scout Leader, can be found on the Cub Leader Training Document.

SCOUTMASTER / ASST. SCOUTMASTER SPECIFIC TRAINING

Sun, August 11, 2013 - 12-6pm - FLIER - Plowman’s Park, 48 W 508 Hinckley Rd., Big Rock - Betty Bohlander at 630/466-4619 / Dale Squier at 630/554-8657

Sun. Oct 6, 2013 - FLIER - Camp Big Timber - Elgin - Sherrie Nielsen - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sat. Nov. 9, 2013 - At Training Academy

TROOP COMMITTEE CHALLENGE - Members of the troop committee may take either the on-line course found in your MyScouting account, or one offered in the classroom setting.

OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS TRAINING  (OLS) - This is one of the courses necessary for a SM or ASM or Varsity Coach to become fully trained, wear their trained patch & earn their training knot. View photos of the April 2012 OLS in our Photo Gallery

Sun,  Aug. 11 & Fri/Sat 16-18, 2013 - FLIER - Plowman’s Park, 48 W 508 Hinckley Rd., Big Rock - Betty Bohlander at 630/466-4619 / Dale Squier at 630/554-8657

Mon, Oct. 23 & Fri/Sat Oct. 4-5, 2013 - FLIER or Online Registration - Camp Big Timber, Elgin - Sherry Herzog - 630-464-6876

VARSITY LEADER TRAINING

Sat. Nov. 9, 2013 - At Training Academy

VENTURING LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING

Sat. Nov. 9, 2013 - At Training Academy

VENTURING 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 found in your MyScouting account

CHARTERED ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE TRAINING - Needed for Chartered Organization Representatives in all levels of the Scouting program, as part of their basic training, in order to be considered trained for their position. 

COMMISSIONER TRAININGS

Area C7 Commissioner Conference - November , 2013

ROUNDTABLE COMMISSIONER & STAFF TRAININGS

DISTRICT COMMITTEE TRAINING WORKSHOP

BSATRAINERS 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.

View Photos of the 2012 course in the Trainers Edge Photo Album

Sat. Nov. 9, 2013 - At Training Academy

SUPPLIMENTAL & SPECIALTY TRAININGS (In alphabetical order)

BALOO - BASIC ADULT LEADER OUTDOOR ORIENTATION - Needed for a Cub Scout Pack to safely take their Scouts camping. At least 1 person on a pack overnight outing must have this training.

Sat. May 11,2013 9:30am-4:30pm - FLIER - Cabela’s Hoffman Estates, IL - $8 Includes: Training Materials and Box Lunch! (Please contact Dick or Troy if you have a food allergy) Registration Ends May 8th 2013! - CP

Sat June 8, 2013 - 8am - 4pm - FLIER - Plowman’s Park, 48 W 508 Hinckley Rd., Big Rock - Betty Bohlander at 630/466-4619: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / Dale Squier at 630/554-8657

CLIMB ON SAFELY - Required, to take a unit on a climbing outing. -  At least 1 person on the outing must have this training. This training is available online in your MyScouting account.

FIRST AID & CPR - Please consult the 1st aid training page for dates & locations for the variousl 1st aid courses available.

LBPU - LORD BADEN POWELL UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING - Camp Wonderland - Camp Lake, WI

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 2013 LBPU celebrated its 24th year.  Over 1900 non-accredited degrees have been earned, including more than 200 Doctoral Degrees and 115 Fellows of Scouting. PHOTOS of the 2013 weekend event are NOW up in the Photo Gallery.

For more information contact: Jim Dunlap (Dean of the University) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Diane Charles (Dean of Doctoral Studies) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. both from Three Fires Council.

MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR TRAINING

Sat. Nov. 10, 2012 - At Training Academy

alt OKPIK COLD WEATHER CAMPING- Dec , 2013 & Jan & Feb , 2014

 

  • Indoor Session - Thursday, December 19, 2013 - LDS Geneva
  • Outdoor Session - Saturday, January 11, 2014 - Cantigny
  • Overnight Session - Friday - Saturday, February 7-8, 2014 - Camp Big Timber

Information

For full information visit the OKPIK Page of our website

Okpik Youth Permission Slip - Parental Consent

2013-14 SPL - Larry Fleig,  SM / CD - Larry Gallagher

View Photos of the 2012-13 course in The Okpik Photo Album

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.

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) View photos of the April 2012 OLS-W in our Photo Gallery

Sat, June 8, 2013 - 8am-8:30pm - FLIER - Plowman’s Park, 48 W 508 Hinckley Rd., Big Rock - Betty Bohlander at 630/466-4619: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / Dale Squier at 630/554-8657

Mon, Oct. 23 & Fri/Sat Oct. 4-5, 2013 - FLIERor Online Registration - Camp Big Timber, Elgin - Sherry Herzog - 630-464-6876 

PTCPHILMONT TRAINING SCHEDULE - 2013 Summer - Schedule for Philmont Training Center

Greetings from the Philmont Training Center!  With so many new leaders joining the BSA this time of year, adult leader training becomes an even more important topic.  As part of your discussions about training we encourage you to talk about Philmont Training Center (PTC), the National Training Center of the BSA. To assist you in this effort, we have attached a copy of our two-page flyer detailing our 2012 PTC Conference Schedule. We know that when volunteers from your council attend a PTC conference they can help strengthen your local Scouting program.  Thank you for your continued efforts to promote the Philmont Training Center. 
Philmont Training Center Link
Philmont Scout Ranch Link

Since 1950, Philmont Training Center in Cimarron, New Mexico has served as the National Training Center of the Boy Scouts of America.  Each summer, conferences are conducted at “PTC” by the various departments and committees of the BSA national council.  In 2012 there are dozens of exciting conferences to choose from that cover all aspects and programs of Scouting!  You are invited!  Don’t miss the chance to come to PTC next summer.
One of the most unique opportunities of a week at PTC is the chance to enjoy the magic of Philmont with your family.  While you learn the “best methods” of Scouting in your conference, your family members will enjoy hikes into the Philmont backcountry, horseback rides, crafts, games, and so much more!  You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to explore Philmont and the surrounding area together as a family.  This will surely be a Scouting adventure you will never forget.
 
To register to attend PTC, log onto yourMyScoutingaccount and then click on the “event registration” tab.

 POWDERHORN TRAINING -  Powder Horn Purposes of Powder Horn:
The Powder Horn course is designed to help adult leaders in the Boy Scouts of America 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 a program of outdoor adventure.  This course gives participants an exposure to some outdoor/high adventure activities and is not a certification event.  Key points:  
•    Safely conduct fun and challenging outdoor activities
•    Introduction to resources
•    Exposure to some high adventure activities
•    Help deliver the promise at the unit level
•    Help adults be creative when delivering high adventure program
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course participants should have sufficient introductory information which will provide the following outcomes:
•    Introduction to the skills necessary to operate their outdoor program and the various needed certifications and how to obtain them.
•    Knowledge of how to identify local resources and consultants for high adventure activities.
•    Knowledge of the health and safety requirements of the Boy Scouts of America as they apply to outdoor programs.
•    Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America as they apply to outdoor programs. 

SAFE SWIM DEFENSE - Required, to take a unit on a swimming or water related outing. - At least 1 person on the outing must have this training. This training is available online in your MyScouting account.

SAFETY AFLOAT - Required, to take a unit on a boating outing - At least 1 person on the outing must have this training. This training is available online in your MyScouting account.

Shooting SportsSHOOTING SPORTS TRAININGS - Please see the Shooting Sports page of this website for opportunities to become trained or certified in shooting sports, such as archery or shotgun shooting.

 

SPECIAL NEEDS TRAINING

Sat. Nov. 9, 2013 - At Training Academy

TRAINING ACADEMY - Sat. Nov. 9, 2013 - - Loree Thompson - Chair - 7:30am - 4 pm


Questions?? Contact:  Loree Thompson, 2012 Training Academy Chair at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Mike Koehne, Council Training Chair This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

 

Thank you to all the 700+ Scouts & Scouters who attended the 8 thANNUAL - THREE FIRES COUNCIL TRAINING ACADEMY on November 10th. We hope that you had a fun day of fellowship & training & gained information or ideas that you can take back to the units, districts & councils that you serve. Photos of this event are up in an album on the TFC Photo Gallery for your viewing pleasure. 

WILDERNESS FIRST AID TRAINING - See the 1st Aid/CPR Page of this site for Training Opportunities

Wood BadgeWOOD BADGE - Wood Badge is an advanced training course designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of all Scouters, and to revitalize their commitment to fulfill the vision & mission of Scouting for the youth that they serve. COURSE INFO FLIER

2013 COURSE  - August 23-25 , & September 20-22, 2013 - Camp Big Timber, Elgin, IL

Orientation Meeting is Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Camp Big Timber

C7-127-13 Course Director - Mike Koehne
Please see the Wood Badge Section under Training for more details.

The course fee is $280.   Course size is limited to 48 participants, SIGN UP EARLY!  You can reserve your space in this course by filling out the online application and submitting a non-refundable deposit of $50. All fees must be paid by July 15, 2013. Receive an Early Bird discount of $30 off the course fee, if you pay in full by May 1, 2013.
Registration is ONLINE!

YOUTH LEADER TRAININGS - There are many opportunities for your youth Scout Leaders to obtain training for their positions. Please see the Youth Leader Training Page of the website for training Opportunities.