The Leave No Trace Trainer Course participants receive introductory training in Leave No Trace skills and ethics in a condensed format. The Trainer Course assists the student participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and techniques for disseminating these low impact skills. Participants that successfully complete this course will be nationally recognized trainers by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.

Who:       BSA Registered Adult Leaders and Scouts age 14 and older

When:     Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday, 11:00 am, May 18-20, 2012

Where:   Lost Pines Scout Reservation and Griffith League Scout Ranch

Cost:      $40 includes all meals starting Friday cracker barrel, materials, LNT Trainer pin

Deadline:   Registration ends Friday, May 11, 2012

Check-in:   Mega Training HQ at Lindsay Lodge

Aquatics Supervision: Paddle Craft Safety covers BSA policy and in-water skill based training for canoes. Learn what you need to know to be a good Qualified Supervisor. Strengthen your canoeing skills.
The last day of registration is May 11th.
You must be able to pass the BSA Swimmer test to take this class.

This training is open to any registered adult leader, Scout, Venturer, or Explorer who is age16 or older.  The course is valid for three years.

Who:       Adult leaders and Scouts age 16 and older

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In this course, you will learn how to safely supervise Cub Scout shooting sports and earn the necessary certifications needed to use Cub World's Fort Sam Houston's BB Gun range and the Native American Village Archery Range.  You'll also receive a Program Guide for these themed program areas that will have suggested activities before your trip to Cub World and while you're at Cub World.

 Archery will be held in the morning and BB gun training in the afternoon.

 Our goal is to give you the skills to provide a safe and fun outdoor experience for Cub youth.

Who:   Cub leaders

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 during Mega Training Weekend.

Where: Archery and BB Ranges, Cub World, Bastrop, TX. Map.

Time: Check-in Saturday at 8:30 am at Mega Training HQ at Lindsay Lodge on the Lost Pines side.

Fee: $15 for materials and food. No onsite registrations.

Bring your Scout uniform, pen, and folding camp chair. Lunch and utensils will be provided. You should eat breakfast before arrival.

Your current BSA Medical Form is required (Parts A and B).

Aquatics Supervision: Swimming and Water Rescue covers skills needed to meet Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat policies applied at the unit level.

Training for BSA Swimming & Water Rescue provides BSA leaders with information and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to swimming emergencies during unit swimming activities.
It expands the awareness instruction provided by Safe Swim Defense training. Persons completing the training should be better able to assess their preparation to supervise unit swimming events. The BSA recommends that at least one person with this training is present to assist with supervision whenever a unit swims at a location that does not provide lifeguards.
This training is open to any registered adult leader, Scout, Venturer, or Explorer who is age16 or older. The course is valid for three years.

When:     Saturday, May 19, 2012 3:30 pm - Sunday, May 20 12:00 pm

Where:    Lost Pines Scout Reservation Waterfront

Cost:       $40, includes Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast, BSA Aquatics Supervision Manual

Deadline:  Last day to register is Friday May 11, 2012

Check-in:   Mega Training HQ at Lindsay Lodge

Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWLS) is for all Webelos leaders. This training course covers the skills & resources needed to teach the outdoor activity badges and helps to provide good & safe outdoor experiences. 

Webelos Scout overnighters introduce a boy and his parent to the basics of the Boy Scout camping program. These campouts are conducted under the leadership of a trained Webelos den leader and include two to six nights of camping.

Webelos dens are encouraged to have several overnight campouts each year. These campouts should be parent-son events, under the direction of the Webelos den leader. At the den overnight campouts, the Webelos den leader may be assisted by the assistant Webelos den leader and the Webelos den chief. Webelos den leaders should have completed Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders prior to leading an overnight campout. 

Who:   Cub leaders

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 through Sunday, May 20, 2012 during Mega Training Weekend.

Where: Lost Pines Scout Reservation, Bastrop, TX. Map.

Time: Check-in Saturday at 8:00 am at Lindsay Lodge. We'll be done Sunday by 11 am.

Fee: $35 for materials and food.  All food included. No onsite registrations.

Bring your Scout uniform, pen, folding camp chair, tent, sleeping gear and basic outdoor equipment for a car campout. Food will be provided although you'll help cook. You should bring personal utensils and eating plate or bowl. You should bring a copy of the Webelo Leader Handbook; a Webelo Scout Handbook is optional.

Your current BSA Medical Form is required (Parts A and B). This is an action-packed course that will keep you busy until we leave Sunday morning, so please plan to stay the entire weekend.

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Cub Scout Leader Specific Training

This is now the only course you need to be “trained” and wear the "Trained" leader patch, effective January 2012* (see below). This course is for all parent volunteers serving with youth in the Cub Scout program. This training is for all Pack members: · Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters · Tiger Den Leaders · Wolf and Bear Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders · Webelos Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders· Pack Trainers · Members of the Pack Committee.

All registered Scouters are welcome, all Districts or out of Council.

Join us for a Saturday and walk away a trained leader. You can purchase the Cub Leader handbook and a "Trained" patch at the Scout store while you’re there.

Create an account and register and pay for the course online. (see below if you are not logged in)

All attendees must register and prepay in advance, no walk-ins.

Why Get Trained via Classroom?

· Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader!
· Every Leader deserves quality training so they can successfully deliver the scouting program!
· You’re not in this alone – there is a game plan and a wealth of experience to take away
· Get started on the right foot: what we do, why, and how to make your life easier
· Structured curriculum and Q&A to answer your questions
· Network with fellow leaders and share program ideas
· Cub Scouts is all about fun and family

What if I already took this training, but am now in a new position?

If you have moved to a new position, such as the Cubmaster/Asst. Cubmaster position, or are going to be a Wolf, Bear, or Webelos Den Leader, come back for the leader specific breakout session for those roles (see below). Maybe you are now the Pack Committee Chair, or Treasurer. You are welcome to refresh the basics in the morning or come for your specific sessions. The breakouts will all start at 11:00 am and end at 2:00 pm.

All leaders who have not already had the complete training should plan to attend both Intro to Cub Scouts/How We Have Fun and one of the leader specific breakouts listed below.

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Fall 2012 Wood Badge course dates are Friday through Sunday, Oct 12-14 and Nov 9-11, 2012. The course is six full days and attendance throughout both weekends is required to complete the course. Arrival is at 7:00 AM both Fridays. The course ends at approximately 5:45 PM the first Sunday and 3:30 PM the second Sunday. There are 1-2 interim patrol meetings between the two weekends with dates and locations set by individual patrols.

Wood Badge is a comprehensive training course started by Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts, to help leaders hone their skills, extend their understanding of the youth they lead and the adults with whom they work, and to reach new levels of personal growth and learning as Scouters. Wood Badge provides advanced training in leadership and teamwork for adult leaders in all Scouting programs. The course is also a whole lot of fun where you can develop deep friendships with fellow leaders.

Wood Badge is the ultimate personal and professional growth training program offered by the Boy Scouts of America; it is a national course curriculum delivered locally by Capitol Area Council volunteer staff. Wood Badge is about enhancing your leadership skills through hands-on experience, to help you take those skills back to your unit or District and put them to work to develop effective leaders and youth where you serve. The instructional portion of the course consists of the two weekends at Lost Pines, followed by an 18-month application phase in which each participant completes what is known as their "ticket", a series of personal goals developed during the course.

To be eligible for Wood Badge a participant must have completed Fast Start, This is Scouting (or New Leader Essentials), and the Leader Specific Training course for their current position in Scouting (example: Scoutmaster/Asst. Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training). Scoutmasters/Asst. Scoutmasters and Varsity Coaches/Asst. Coaches need to also have taken the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills training for their position; all other leaders are encouraged to take this outdoor training as well. This training must be completed prior to the course.

For more information contact Course Director Craig Dalton at craix@mac.com or 512.423.8460 (cell).

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Cub Scout Leader Specific Training

This is now the only course you need to be “trained” and wear the "Trained" leader patch, effective January 2012* (see below). This course is for all parent volunteers serving with youth in the Cub Scout program. This training is for all Pack members: · Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters · Tiger Den Leaders · Wolf and Bear Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders · Webelos Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders· Pack Trainers · Members of the Pack Committee.

All registered Scouters are welcome, all Districts or out of Council.

Join us for a Saturday and walk away a trained leader. You can purchase the Cub Leader handbook and a "Trained" patch at the Scout store while you’re there.

Create an account and register and pay for the course online. (see below if you are not logged in)

All attendees must register and prepay in advance, no walk-ins.

Why Get Trained via Classroom?

· Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader!
· Every Leader deserves quality training so they can successfully deliver the scouting program!
· You’re not in this alone – there is a game plan and a wealth of experience to take away
· Get started on the right foot: what we do, why, and how to make your life easier
· Structured curriculum and Q&A to answer your questions
· Network with fellow leaders and share program ideas
· Cub Scouts is all about fun and family

What if I already took this training, but am now in a new position?

If you have moved to a new position, such as the Cubmaster/Asst. Cubmaster position, or are going to be a Wolf, Bear, or Webelos Den Leader, come back for the leader specific breakout session for those roles (see below). Maybe you are now the Pack Committee Chair, or Treasurer. You are welcome to refresh the basics in the morning or come for your specific sessions. The breakouts will all start at 11:00 am and end at 2:00 pm.

All leaders who have not already had the complete training should plan to attend both Intro to Cub Scouts/How We Have Fun and one of the leader specific breakouts listed below.

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