Position Specific Training

Position Specific Training is a course required for registered leaders of all Scouting programs levels (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturing) to earn their Trained status.  The Position Specific Training program is tailored to the specific position that the leader holds. It provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a leadership role. Position Specific Training is available online at the BSA Learn Center through my.scouting.org.  You can also attend a training taught by informed volunteers on a district or council level.

Youth Protection Training

True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting. It is the mission of Youth Protection volunteers and professionals to work within the Boy Scouts of America to maintain a culture of Youth Protection awareness and safety at the national, regional, area, council, district, and unit levels.

New to Scouting? Click here to login and take Youth Protection training. You do not have to be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America to take Youth Protection training.

Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills(IOLS) is the final course required for Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters of Boy Scout troops and Crew Advisors Assistant Crew Advisors of Venturing Crews with an outdoor focus to earn their Trained status. This course is an outdoor training experience designed to teach the skills it takes to be a First Class Scout. This training is usually done on a Friday night through Saturday and is put on by the Council training team.

IOLS is a required course for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be considered trained for their position.

Powder Horn

Open to both registered adults and youth who are at least 13 and have completed the 8th grade, Powder Horn is a hands-on resource management course designed to give you the contacts and tools necessary to conduct an awesome high-adventure program in your troop, team, crew, or ship. Contact your area training chair for information about upcoming courses in your area.

BPI: Baden Powell Institute

BPI (Baden Powell Institute) is a one-day leader training program designed for YOU, the volunteers and leaders in Scouting.  The day provides ideas and resources in areas to benefit your Pack, Troop, or Crew.  Baden Powell is offered once a year to assist ALL Scout volunteers in their Scouting positions.

Register Today for BPI 2019!

February 2, 2019
Dalton Middle School

National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action packed program designed to provide youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in any other situations demanding leadership of self and leadership of others.

Register for 2019 NYLT Courses Today!

June 9-15 or June 30-July 6 at Seven Ranges, Camp Akela

Philmont Training Center

The Philmont Training Center (PTC) is the national volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America. Since 1950, the PTC has provided a unique environment for training volunteers, creating leaders, and hosting family friendly experiences and adventures. Each year, more than 6,000 Scouters and their families attend the PTC.

Every conference at the PTC features tools, techniques, audiovisuals, discussions, idea sharing, and activities led by a faculty of experienced Scouters. All registered Scouters are invited to attend training center courses; council approval is not required.