Training

The Foothills District has a very active training program. We believe that every scout deserves a trained leader, and every leader deserves to good training. Check out the online courses offered http://olc.scouting.org.  Also see the calendar on this site for additional information.

For training questions contact our training chairman, Wade Patrick -  wade [at] mariettasportscar [dot] com.

Adult Leader Training Course Descriptions

This is Scouting - Intro to the Scouting program - All New Leaders need to take at least once. Replaces New Leader Essentials (also available online).

Youth Protection - Adults working with Scouts need to take every 2 yrs. (also available online).

Cub Leader Specific - Position Specific Training for following Pack Leader positions - Cubmaster / Assistant, Committee Chair and members, Bear and Wolf Den Leaders, Webelos Den Leaders, Tiger Den Leaders.

Scoutmaster / ASM Leader Specific (SALT)Delivering the Boy Scout Program - required for Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster - Course Schedule

Venturing Leader Specific Training (VLST) - All about Venturing - required for Venturing Advisors and Crew Committee Chairs. 

Venturing Leader Skills Course (VLSC) - Leadership skills training for Venturing-age youth members.

Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills (ITOLS) - Fundamental Outdoor Skills - required for Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster and Venturing Advisors to units with outdoor programs. Weekend Information Couse Manual P1Course Manual P2

Troop Committee Challenge - Managing the Boy Scout program - Required for Committee Chair, recommended for all committee members (also available online).

Chartered Organization Representative (COR) Training - The role, responsibilities and resources for CORs.

Backcountry Outdoor Leader Skills (BCOLS) - Advanced outdoor skills for Boy Scout and Venturing leaders. (Backpacking emphasis, excellent prep for Philmont) - Participants must have completed ITOLS Flyer

Outdoor Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL) - Camping and Outdoor Skills for Webelos Leaders.

B.A.L.O.O. - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Training - The basic outdoor skills for Cub camping - At least 1 adult in each Cub Scout Pack MUST be B.A.L.O.O. trained to take the Pack camping.

Foothills Youth Leader Training - Leadership skills for Boy Scout and Venturing youth. More advanced than Troop Leader Training and excellent prep for National Youth Leader Training.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER TRAINING NOW REQUIRED FOR CAMPING CAN BE FOUND AT http://olc.scouting.org/index.html

Upcoming Foothills Training Dates
Please see calendar for location and time specifics 

To register, please use the online form for the training desired or contact our Scribe, Rich Schiraldi at scribe [dot] foothills [at] gmail [dot] com

Please remember that this is a "living" schedule - courses may be added, dropped, or re-scheduled. Changes will be posted here, on the calendar, in the Chicken Sheet, and announced at Roundtables.

Date TimeCourseLocation
Sat, Aug 28, 2010  BALOOMcFarlane Park
Thurs., Sept 9COR Training Session 1RSBC*
Sat, Sep 11, 2010  Super Saturday Cub Scout Leader Specific, This is Scouting, Youth Protection RSBC*
Download the Flyer
Sun, Sep 12, 2010  Den Chief Training 
Sun, Sep 12, 2010  Backcountry Outdoor Leader Skills classroom session 1Kennesaw REI Flyer
Sat, Sep 25, 2010  Foothills Youth Leader Training (YLT)McFarlane Park
Sun, Sep 26, 2010  Backcountry Outdoor Leader Skills classroom session 2Kennesaw REI Flyer
Thu, Sep 30, 2010 6:00 pm - 9:30 pmScoutmaster / ASM Leader Training (SALT) #1RSBC
Sat, Oct 2, 2010  Venturing Leader Specific Training (VLST)AAC VSC **
Thu, Oct 7, 2010 6:00 pm - 9:30 pmScoutmaster / ASM Leader Training (SALT) #2RSBC*
Thu, Oct 14, 2010 6:15 pm - 7:30 pmCOR Training Session 2RSBC*
Thu, Oct 14, 2010 6:15 pm - 7:30 pmTroop Committee ChallengeRSBC*
Sat - Sun, Oct 9 - 10, 2010  Backcountry Outdoor Leader Skills Weekend Backpack outing. Flyer
Thu, Oct, 21, 2010 6:00 pm - 9:30 pmScoutmaster / ASM Leader Training (SALT) #3RSBC*
Fri, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 7, 2010  Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills (ITOLS), Outdoor Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL)
Weekend Information Couse Manual P1Course Manual P2
Camp Windy Waters, L.Allatoona
Sat, Feb 5, 2011  Super Saturday Cub Scout Leader Specific, This is Scouting, Youth ProtectionRSBC*
Download the Flyer 
Sun, Feb 6, 2011  Den Chief Training 
Sat, Mar 5, 2011  BALOOMcFarlane Park
Thu, Mar 10, 2011 6:15 pm - 7:30 pmTroop Committee ChallengeRSBC*
Thu, Mar 17, 2011 6:15 pm - 9:30 pmScoutmaster / ASM Leader Training (SALT) #1RSBC*
Thu, Mar 24, 2011 6:15 pm - 9:30 pmScoutmaster / ASM Leader Training (SALT) #2RSBC*
Thu, Mar 31, 2010 6:15 pm - 9:30 pmScoutmaster / ASM Leader Training (SALT) #3RSBC*
Fri, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 17, 2011  Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills (ITOLS)Camp Windy Waters, L.Allatoona
Fri, Apr 29 - Sun, May 1  Powderhorn Weekend #1WSR
Fri, May 13 - Sun, May 15, 2011  Powderhorn Weekend #2WSR

 

 

*RSBC - Roswell Street Baptist Church. Lower level (off Aviation Rd.) MAP

**Council Course, at the Atlanta Area Council Volunteer Service Center MAP

Additional training opportunities abound! Don't let your schedule keep you from getting trained - check with our neighbor districts.

www.mountainlakedistrict.com

www.cbdistrict.org