Trailblazer Newsletter Winter 2017 | Page 7

TRAINING

The Bare Necessities of Cub Camping

Completion of this course is mandatory for at least one adult on a Pack overnighter .
But that ’ s not the reason to attend . Adults attending this training help the Pack achieve their goal for successful camping outings — a fun time that whets the appetite of the Cub Scout , his parents , and the leaders to want more of the great outdoors !
This one day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for those leaders who are interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities . BALOO is an instructor-led course which is conducted at the Council level . BSA ' s Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the necessary tools to help units carry out a successful camping experience .
This training , open to registered leaders and parents of Cub Scouts , will be held on Saturday , March 7 at Camp Bucoco .
Youth Protection Training is a mandatory prerequisite to this course .
BSA Training Course # C32 — Register at http :// tinyurl . com / Baloo2017

“ Tools ” for Troop Success

You provide the enthusiasm ; we ’ ll provide the training . This course provides the basic information and tools necessary to be a successful Troop .

Get your EDGE

Come to the Bucoco Preston Center Saturday , February 4 to get your EDGE . Who should attend this training ?
1 . Required train‐the‐trainer course for Wood Badge and NYLT Staffs
2 . Perfect for District and Council Trainers , Roundtable Staff , Unit Trainers
3 . Great for all Scouters interested in improving their training & presentation skills
Trainer ’ s EDGE course is intended to develop and improve the platform skills of a trainer .
The Trainer ’ s EDGE uses contemporary training techniques and emphasizes the importance of experiential learning , or " learning by doing ."
BSA Training Code # H96
The purpose of Scoutmaster Position-Specific training is to provide an active , fun , and positive learning experience for new and experienced Scout Leader ( and parents ) to learn and apply proven techniques . Participants learn how to meet the aims of Scouting by applying the eight methods of the Boy Scouting program during the four main sessions of the course : 1 ) Patrol Method , 2 ) Support Team 3 ) Advancement 4 ) Annual Planning .
This indoor session is scheduled for Saturday , March 4 at Camp Bucoco . If needed the outdoor session ( Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills # S11 ) will be added .
To learn more go to http :// tinyurl . com / MTCScoutmaster .
BSA Training Code S24

D . C . Extra Training

The den chief who completes this training session will be better able to function in the position . The two overriding objectives for this training session :
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�Describe the role and responsibilities of the den chief in the troop , team , or crew , and in the pack and the den .
�Describe the den chief ' s relationship to the adult den leaders , and how that relates to his activities with the den .
Completion of the online Den Chief Training is highly recommended prior to taking this course .
Saturday , February 4
BSA Training Code C31
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January 2017 Moraine Trails Council , Boy Scouts of America