What training is required for my
position?
Cub Scout Leaders
Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters
Troop Committee Members
Varsity Scout Leaders and Assistants
Venturing Crew Advisors, Assistant Advisors,
and Crew Committee members
Additional Training Requirements
In order to supervise certain activities, leaders must
also complete some specialized training.
Leaders on Outings
Youth Protection Training is a
requirement for all adults
working with youth in a Boy Scouting program.
It is required for outings that need a local tour
permit, for all adults (over 18) participating in any "out of council"
event or trip with youth, including National or International Jamborees,
and for Quality Unit Awards.
Cub Scout Camping (Overnighters):
Adults giving leadership to a pack overnighter must
complete Basic Adult
Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO, No. 34162A) to properly understand
the importance of program intent, youth protection guidelines, health and
safety, site selection, age-appropriate activities, and sufficient adult
participation.
Wilderness Camping - Backpacking:
It is strongly recommended that at least one person
in the group be currently certified in first aid through
the American Red Cross or any recognized agency. Adult supervisors are
trained in and committed to compliance with the seven points of the BSA's
Trek Safely procedure. The lead adult is responsible for ensuring that
someone in the group is currently trained in first aid appropriate to the
type of trek and the environment. American Red Cross
Wilderness First Aid Basic (a 16-hour course) and CPR are recommended.
Training in
Leave No Trace is also crucial.
Swimming Activities:
Before a BSA group may engage in swimming activities
of any kind, a minimum of one adult leader must complete
Safe Swim
Defense training, have a commitment card (No. 34243) with them, and
agree to use the eight defenses in this plan.
It is strongly recommended that all units have at
least one adult or older youth member currently trained as a
BSA Lifeguard
to assist in the planning and conduct of all swimming activity.
Boating Activities:
Before a BSA group may engage in an excursion,
expedition, or trip on the water (canoe, raft, sailboat, motorboat,
rowboat, tube, or other craft), All supervisors must complete
BSA Safety
Afloat and
Safe Swim
Defense training and rescue training for the type of watercraft to be
used in the activity, and at least one must be trained in CPR. It is
strongly recommended that all units have at least one adult or older youth
member currently trained as a
BSA Lifeguard
to assist in the planning and conducting of all activity afloat.
Shooting Activities:
All training and shooting activities must be
supervised by a currently
NRA-certified instructor or coach who is 21 years of age or older.
NOTE: Contact our Service Center for additional information on training.
Climbing and
Rappelling Activities:
Qualified Instructors: A qualified
rock climbing instructor who is at least 21 years of age must supervise
all BSA climbing/rappelling activities. The climbing instructor has
successfully completed a minimum of 10 hours of
instructor
training for climbing/rappelling from a nationally or regionally
recognized organization, a climbing school, a college-level
climbing/rappelling course, or is a qualified
BSA climbing
instructor.
NOTE: Contact our Service Center for additional
information on training. Any adult Scouter who successfully completes
training in Climb On Safely is entitled to wear the temporary
patch, No. 8631. A Climb On Safely Training Outline, No. 20-101,
is available from your local council service center.
Qualified Supervision: This adult
supervisor is trained in and committed to compliance with the eight points
of the Boy Scouts of America's
Climb On
Safely procedure. The adult supervisor is responsible for ensuring
that someone in the group is currently certified in American Red Cross
Standard First Aid and CPR (a 6 1/2-hour course). In addition, the
two-hour module "First Aid—When Help Is Delayed" is recommended. A course
of equivalent length and content from another nationally recognized
organization can be substituted. A higher level of certification such as
emergency medical technician (EMT), licensed practical nurse (LPN),
registered nurse (RN), and licensed health-care practitioner is also
acceptable. The ARC's Emergency Response, a 43 1/2-hour course that
includes CPR, is highly recommended.
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Different
amounts of training are required for different levels of the program. You
are considered trained for your position, and can wear the "trained" patch,
when you have completed all of the training segments appropriate for your
program and position.