Training
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Fast Start Training
Fast Start is designed to provide an immediate
comfort level for new leaders and enables them to
say “I can do this!”. Fast Start training
is the first step for any new volunteer and is to
be delivered immediately after a new leader registers
and before he or she meets with any youth member.
Boy Scout and Venture Leader
Basic Leader Training
New Leader Essentials
This 11⁄2 hr. training course is the first steps
in “basic leader training” and is required
for all new leaders. New Leaders Essentials
will be offered prior to each council’s Cub,
Scout and Venturing Leader Specific Training.
It highlights the values, aims, history, funding and
the methods of Scouting.
| Offered in 2004: |
September 11 |
September 16 |
November 9 |
December 4,9,11 |
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| Offered in 2005: |
January 29 |
March 22 |
May 14 |
September 10,13 |
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November 1 |
December 3 |
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Boy Scout Leader Specific Training
For Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters, this
training is divided into four parts. The first
three concentrates on troop operation and can be completed
in one full day. The fourth part, which focuses
on outdoor skills, lasts approximately a day and a
half. The leader is considered trained upon
completion of New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster and
Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and
the Introduction of Outdoor Leader Skills.
| Offered in 2004: |
September 11 |
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| Offered in 2005: |
January 29 |
September 10 |
Troop Committee Members, Leader
Specific Training
(Troop Committee Challenge): By following the Troop
Committee Training Syllabus, participants can complete
the challenge in three hours, after which they are
considered trained.
| Offered in 2004: |
September 11 |
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| Offered in 2005: |
January 29 |
September 10 |
Outdoor Leader Skills
The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is the required
outdoor training for all Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters
and Varsity Scout coaches. The skills taught
are based on the outdoor skills found in the Boy Scout
Handbook. The course is also ideal for Venturing
leaders because it focuses on skills that build confidence
and competence in leaders conducting outdoor camping
experiences.
| Offered in 2004: |
April 30 - May 1 |
September 24-25 |
October 22-23 |
| Offered in 2005: |
February 25-26 |
April 8-9 |
September 30 - October 1 |
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October 28-29 |
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Venturing Leader Specifics
Developed for Venturing Advisors, assistant Advisors
and new committee members, this training incorporates
Venturing current adult leader training. New
Leader Essentials and Venturing Leader Specific can
be completed in one day, after which the leader is
considered to be trained.
| Offered in 2004: |
May 15 |
September 11 |
December 11 |
| Offered in 2005: |
January 29 |
May 14 |
September 10 |
Youth Protection & Health & Saftey Training
Youth Protection is an important component
of the Boy Scout’s strategy to protect its members
from child abuse and is required for all leaders attending
Cub Day Camps, Boy Scout Summer Camps and High Adventure
Camps and strongly encouraged for all other leaders.
Approximately 1½ hrs. in duration.
| Offered in 2004: |
May 1 |
September 11 & 25 |
October 23 |
| Offered in 2005 |
February 26 |
April 9 |
October 1 & 29 |
Health& Safety
Health & Safety is a course designed to ensure
that all adult leaders are aware of BSA’s policies
on water, automobile, hiking, B.B. gun and camping
safety and acceptable and unacceptable outdoor activities.
It is required that everyone who is listed as the
tour leader on the tour permit and strongly encouraged
for all other leaders. 1½ hrs. in duration.
| Offered in 2004: |
May 1 |
September 11 & 25 |
October 23 |
| Offered in 2005 |
February 26 |
April 9 |
October 1 & 29 |
Den Chief Training
An approximate 7-hour course designed to enhance
the confidence and leadership skills of all Den Chiefs
throughout the council.
| Offered in 2004: |
August 21 |
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| Offered in 2005: |
February 26 |
August 20 |
TRAINER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
(Formerly Train the Trainer)
WHO: All Council, District, and Unit
Trainers
Why: This course is required
for all trainers at the unit, district, and council
level. Emphasis is on how to be a more effective trainer
by learning better presentation techniques and by
creating better visual aids to assist you in delivering
your training message. This course is only offered
twice per year, in January and in August and is for
all Cub, Boy Scout, and Venturing leaders involved
in training. All Scouters serving on a Wood Badge
staff must attend if they have not been to it within
the past 3 years.
Where: Alamo Heights United Methodist
Church
825 E Basse Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
When: Saturday, January 28, 2006
Registration: 8:00 - 8:30 AM
Classes: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $2.00 for coffee, donuts, and
handouts
Questions: Jim Matthews, Course Director,
Ph: (210) 341-8611 ext 21
E-Mail: jimatthe@bsamail.org
Larry Thompson, Asst Course Director, Ph: (210) 710-5672
E-mail: lthompson@rfdinc.com
Dennis Hayes, Council Training Staff, Ph: (210) 545-5622,
E-mail: dhayes17@satx.rr.com
Mike Anatasio, Staff Advisor, Ofc: (210) 341-8611
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E-mail: manastas@bsamail.org
| Offered in 2004: |
August 14 |
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| Offered in 2005: |
January 15 |
August 20 |
Powder Horn 2004
Plan to attend – NOW. This exciting and
challenging new course will fill to its capacity of
48 participants. It is designed for all Venturing
Advisors and Boy Scout High Adventure enthusiasts.
This course is based upon the Ranger Award requirements
giving participants an exposure to outdoor/high adventure
activities.
| Offered in 2004 |
September 17-19 |
October 8-10 |
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is the advanced training program
for all Scout leaders. The course concentrates on
leadership skills and group dynamics to improved the
quality of Scouting offered at every level. Wood Badge
training has two parts. The first is practical experience
where the Scouter lives as a member of a patrol and
practices the skills of leadership. This practical
training is conducted over two, three-day weekends.
The second part of Wood Badge is the application
of what has been learned. Each participant writes
a “ticket”, a contract with himself/herself
as to how the new skills will be put to work.
The only prerequisite, other than the desire to make
your unit a better environment for the Scout program,
is that you complete the “New Leader Essentials”
and Leader Specific training for your Scouting position
prior to the beginning of the upcoming Wood Badge
course. Drop by the Scout Center to sign up ($50.00
deposit) or contact your District’s Training
Chairperson; Dennis Hayes (545-5622) or Jim Matthews
at the Scout Service Center (341-8611 ext. 21).
The course fee is $160.00. A $50.00 deposit is required
with application. Monthly payments may be made. Final
payment must be received thirty (30) days before the
course begins. Wood Badge scholarships are available
from both the local council and several national organizations.
Applications are available at the Alamo Area Council
office for VFW and AFL-CIO scholarships. The deadline
for filing both scholarships is available by calling
one of the numbers above. The local scholarship applications
should be in letter form and addressed to the Alamo
Area Council Wood Badge Scholarship Committee stating
the need.
Wood Badge Course
2004
Weekend I - McGimsey Mar 26-28 8AM - Friday to 5PM
Sunday
Weekend II - McGimsey Apr 17-19 8AM - Friday to 5PM
Sunday
2005
Weekend I - McGimsey Apr 1-3 8AM - Friday to 5PM Sunday
Weekend II - McGimsey Apr 22-24 8AM - Friday to 5PM
Sunday
Weekend I - McGimsey Oct 21-23 8AM - Friday to 5PM
Sunday
Weekend II -McGimsey Oct 11-13 8AM - Friday to 5PM
Sunday
Cedar Badge 2004
Junoir Leader Training
| Location: |
Date: |
| McGimsey Scout Park |
June6-12, 2004 |
| Cost is $135. |
June 5-11, 2005 |
Cedar Badge is a week long Junior Leader
Training Experience provided by volunteer Scouts and
Scouts of the Alamo Area Council to prepare junior
leaders with effective patrol and troop leadership.
Cedar Badge Goals:
* To give Scouts an understanding of the 11 skills
of leadership and how to apply them in his troop and
patrol.
* To prepare Scouts with a learning experience in
a variety of Scoutcraft skills which will enable him
to assist his patrol and troop members as they participate
in the Boy Scouts of America advancement program.
* To provide junior leaders with the knowledge to
assist in creating a quality program for their own
troop.
* To give Scouts an opportunity to share experiences
with other junior leaders in the Alamo Area Council.
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