Training
The first three subjects are required for all positions including committee members.Fast Start
The Fast Start Tape is a videotape prepared by the Boy Scouts of America to provide introductory training to all Cub Scout leaders. The tape lasts about an hour and contains helpful hints on such topics as running a den or pack meeting and planning activities for the boys. The pack has several copies of the tape and it is circulated through all the leaders of the pack. It is also available on-line by clicking here.
Cub Leader Basic Training
Cub Leader Basic Training is a program designed to help all new leaders learn the ropes of Cub Scouting and provide experienced leaders with the skills to work with boys at different levels. The course is held in September, October and March every year. The Training is offered as either two evening sessions or one all day session. The latter is usually held on a Saturday. Each session lasts a total of about four hours.
The sessions include a general program for all leaders followed by breakout sessions for specific leadership positions. The general program covers such subjects as uniform and BSA policies relating to Cub Scouts. The breakout sessions include such topics as how to run a den meeting and crafts that can be done at den meetings.
Youth Protection Training
Youth Protection Training, or YPT, is the one class that must be taken by all Scout leaders. You can complete this training online by clicking here. This must be taken yearly. You need to use your registered id number to receive a certificate. As a Scout leader we are responsible for reporting suspected child abuse to the proper state authorities. Part of the training given during Youth Protection Training is how to recognize child abuse and the Boy Scouts of America policies for reporting child abuse. In addition, the class addresses the Boy Scout policies for preventing abuse by its leaders. This training is very important!
Roundtable
On the first Thursday of every month, the district sponsors a Roundtable. It is held at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church at the corner of Westheimer and River Oaks Blvd. The meeting begins at 7:30pm and runs for about an hour and a half. Roundtable is the meeting at which the district publishes information to the packs in the area.
At the Roundtable, the staff puts on a series of examples of skits and games relating to the scouting theme for the month. Many of the skits and songs performed at our pack meetings are based on ideas received at Roundtable.
In addition to the general session, breakout sessions are held for different levels of leaders, e.g. Webelos den leaders, pack administration, Wolf and Bear den leaders. In the breakout sessions, the staff and leaders exchange ideas about crafts and activities to do in den meetings to help the scouts earn their ranks.
Council Pow-Wow
Pow-Wow is an all day (Saturday) council sponsored training session for cub scout leaders. It is normally held in November. Pow-Wow consists of a series of programs designed to help scout leaders work with their cubs. Topics include skits, songs and various crafts. Each session lasts for about an hour giving each leader who attends the opportunity to attend about six sessions.
Outdoors Webelos Leader (Owl) Training
Outdoor Webelos Leader Training is a two-day weekend program for Webelos den leaders to learn the skills needed for Webelos Woods. It begins on a Friday evening and runs through Saturday. The district runs the program in September and April of each year.
Webelos Camp Training
For those adults fortunate enough to accompany their scouts to Webelos camp at Camp Strake, there is additional leader training available. While the Webelos are engaged in their program activity, the adults are offered three two-hour sessions on outdoor skills and transition from Webelos to Boy Scouting. The sessions are run by the camp staff and are both informative and fun.
University Of Scouting
This is a training program offered by the Council in late January. It is similar to the Pow Wow program offered in the fall, however, it also includes programs directed towards Boy Scout, Explorer and Venture Scout programs. Each leader can attend up to 5 one hour long classes covering such topic as skits, crafts, camping with cubs and much more.
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