Category Archives: Training

How to orient a map

For those Scouts that have not done their ‘how to orient a map requirement’ yet, Backpacker Magazine has an online article that may help you out! (the same is true for those of you that already have this signed off, … Continue reading

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Youth Protection Training

Adult Volunteers (all registered adults including committee members) can only be registered if they are current with BSA’s Youth Protection Training (YPT). Since we will be rechartering soon, now is a good time to check your training records (http://myscouting.org/). YPT … Continue reading

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What Does It Take to be a “Trained” Leader?

Here’s a list of the current minimum courses required for Adult Leaders in the Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster roles to wear the “Trained” patch: Fast Start Training (online) Youth Protection Training (online) This is Scouting (online) Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster … Continue reading

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