The patrol leaders council is the governing body of the troops operation, and each patrol leader is a voting member of the plc. This training shows scoutmasters and assistant scoutmasters how the scouts bsa program operates, provides troop leadership with the information and tools. Their goal was to revise and update the volunteer leader training materials for the boy scouts of america. Please consider the paragraph above to be the latest official update. Longhorn council keep scouting moving challenge a 4part challenge that can all be completed from our homes. While every effort will be made to disseminate any new eagle policies and procedures information within the council through training, publications, the internet, appropriate committees, and roundtables, it is the individual scouts and scouters responsibility to follow the policies presented in the most current bsa.
Oct 01, 20 otherwise scouts will be looking at the handout rather than engaging in the discussion. Scouts bsa programs and activities 20192020 longhorn council. To find the closest conference for you and your team to attend, check out all the cdcs at. The troop goes on one weekend campout each month during the school year, as part of an annual program that. This training will allow participants to learn each part through handson exercises. Get my fifteen minute patrol leader training in a printable pdf using the download button at the end of this post. Introduction to outdoor leader scoutmaster leaderspecific training pstsm new training course. Specific training and the eight methods of scouting. Sam houston area council boy scouts of america annual. Scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster leader specific training. Boy scout leaders training award, scoutmasters key, or the unit leader award of merit c. Scouts bsa leader training longhorn council texas high.
Introduction to leadership skills for troops ilst this training is held following troop elections for the troop officers and patrol leaders. Consult your ward, stake, district or council for instructions on how to get trained. Mar 07, 2020 scoutmaster asm positionspecific training. In addition, some staff supplies must also be purchased.
Feb 21, 2015 scoutmaster positionspecific training. Longhorn council post questions and answers cub scouting. Apr 16, 2018 no doubt scout leader training is invaluable, as are the selfless folks who volunteer to train their fellow scouters thank you if you do. This training shows scoutmasters and assistant scoutmasters how the scouts bsa program operates, provides troop leadership with the information and tools they need to lead successful scouts bsa troops scoutmasters and assistants who complete this training, along with introduction to outdoor leader skills iols and youth protection training are. Boy scout leaders can now get trained anywhere at any time.
This course is a combination of the scoutmaster leader specific and the intro. The training is conducted by the spl and the scoutmaster. This training shows scoutmasters and assistant scoutmasters how the scouts bsa program operates, provides troop leadership with the information and tools they need to lead successful scouts bsa troops. Varsity leaders training award, varsity coachs key, or the unit leader of merit. Scoutmaster longhorn council texas high adventure base. However, committee members and other adults connected to a boy scout troop are welcome to attend.
They will also learn the principles of instructor training to make them valuable instructor both in their unit as well as potential. Scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster leader specific training scene 1. However, due to the current situationeffective immediately and through september 30, 2020council scout executives may grant extensions, or delegate authority to the council advancement committee to grant extensions under the. Scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster specific training a v02vo 15. Scoutmaster leader indoor and outdoor training evangeline. Otherwise scouts will be looking at the handout rather than engaging in the discussion. Furthermore, the training is conducted using the patrol system, breaking up the trainees into patrols of 48 with a btc staff person designated as their patrol leader pl throughout the weekend. The longhorn council training committee will offer the scoutmasterasm specifics.
C ontact the scoutmaster or send a message to the emai l. Check out the many training courses offered to scouts and scouters by the longhorn council training committee, other committees, and by bsa at the famous philmont training center in new mexico. Troop program resources available from your council scout shop or. Welcome to the web site of boy scout troop 235, of arlington, texas, usa we are part of the tejas district, longhorn council, and boy scouts of america. The scoutmaster conference is a visit between the scoutmaster and a scout. Lds scoutmaster training series includes these courses. Troops generally hold meetings weekly, although they can be irregular during the summer. When looking to be trained you must take all three parts but you can take the parts in any order that works for your schedule. Eagle verification longhorn council texas high adventure base. Scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster leader specific training teaches scoutmasters and assistant scoutmasters practical ways to instill the eight methods of scouting into their troop programs. The scoutmaster, assistant scoutmaster, or any relative of the scout may not. Today we are happy to announce that by leveraging the bsa learn center we are providing the district committee a learning environment that provides them the content they need when the need it while leveraging professional training for consistency in district training. Here are the eight methods of scouting and the sessions of scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster leader specific training where each is addressed. Free 1 hour sitespecific training can be scheduled at the longhorn activity center on request.
See the patrol method and org chart sections for more details. The scoutmaster should assign specific duties to each assistant scoutmaster. Eagle verification longhorn council home of the texas. Aquatic school is one of the longhorn councils oldest and most unique leadership and instructor training programs. Troop meeting activities may vary from training in scout skills to planning camping trips or playing games. Varsity scout leader progress for the coachs key and varsity scout. Eagle district scoutmaster positionspecific training. Introduction to outdoor leader scoutmaster leaderspecific training lstsm new 2014 training course. Troops and crews from 44 states, england, scotland, and mexico have come to our flagship program. Part c is scoutmaster position specific training is a half day course and is free. The following was approved by the board of the longhorn council on march 7, 2002. Aquatic school is one of the longhorn council s oldest and most unique leadership and instructor training programs. University of scouting 2019 course catalog longhorn council. The training committee will usually offer this is scouting and scout masterasm.
An electronic version of this document is posted on the longhorn council web site ref. Scoutmaster positionspecific training is intentionally designed as a halfday course in order to respect the time of busy scoutmasters, and where possible, it may be offered in conjunction with iols. Drive one of our 24 pontoon boats to a different program each day on our camps 15 miles of shoreline on lake bridgeport. Its your time to get to know and develop a working relationship with that scout and to gage how good or bad a time hes having being a scout and a scout in your troop. Scouts bsa leader training pathway to adventure council. Varsity scout leader progress for the coachs key and varsity scout leader training award. Purpose of this document is to provide concise guidance to scouters in the longhorn council on the policies and procedures relating only to the eagle rank. Other trainings are offered as trainers are available. That led to her serving as day camp committee member, spring break day camp director, and visitation specialist. College of venturing, sea scouts, explorers, and oa course descriptions.
Scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster leader specific. Throughout the syllabus, trainers will find notes to the instructor that. Boy scout leaders can now get trained anywhere at any time march 30, 2017 bryan wendell scouts bsa, training 77 its midnight, youre in pajamas and youre sitting on the couch scrolling. Camp tahuaya has served the boy scouts of america for over 80 years. The basic leader training blt program is the culmination of several years of work by professionals and volunteers from throughout the nation. Scoutmaster positionspecific training, course code s24, is the bsas initial level of training for the top leaders of boy scout troops. Longhorn council national youth leadership training twin arrows 2020 r2. This course covers the majority of the learning objectives covered in the bsa national approved scoutmaster positionspecific training course, but does not replace it. Scoutmaster positionspecific training cannot provide adult leaders everything they need to know to be successful scoutmasters. Boy scout leaders can now get trained anywhere at any time march 30, 2017 bryan wendell scouts bsa, training 77 its midnight, youre in pajamas and. Scoutmasters, the training is highly suggested for every registered leader. And, for 2nd year webelos leaders who are planning to bridgeover into scouts bsa in the next 3 6 months. Although it is mandatory for scoutmasters and asst.
Assistant scoutmaster leader specific training teaches adult leaders how to use this manual. The requirements for the eagle rank are clearly listed in the boy scout handbook ref 2. And be sure to look over the programs available through. Scoutmaster specific training syllabus pdf scoutmaster positionspecific training, course code s24, is the bsas initial level of. When looking to be trained you must take all three parts but you can take the parts in. Lds scoutmaster training series the voice of scouting. Longhorn council keep scouting moving challenge longhorn. Longhorn council boy scout and varsity scout events, camps, and high adventure programs are open to all scouts from any council. Scoutmaster and assistant scoutmasters to serve as grubmaster for the big buck adult patrol. The scoutmaster conference determines if the scout is ready to go before the board.
I recommend you take advantage of every training opportunity possible. Home training national youth leadership training twin arrows. The troop meets in the annex located at the rear of the main building, every monday night 7. Here are the eight methods of scouting and the sessions of scout master and assistant scoutmaster leader specific training where each is addressed. Our chartered organization is south oaks baptist church, 5925 highway 287, arlington, texas.
At the district and council level, matt has been a unit commissioner, merit badge counselor, district event chair, district training chair, and he has staffed numerous district events and winter camp. Id also suggest that you dont call this training, just have a discussion with your scouts. Longhorn council eagle scout policies and procedures. The longhorn council is proud to be the home of the texas high adventure base and 3 summer camps, offering many unique adventures for youth and adults. Trained scouters are more likely to do good, and less likely to do harm. Through the four goals of aquatic school scouts will gain experience to increase their skill proficiency in a variety of aquatic areas. Scoutmaster and assistant scoutmasters to serve as grubmaster for the big. This course is designed for lds scoutmasters to teach elements of scouting in the lds church that may not be explained in the national training. Click here or scroll down to register for twin arrows courses.
Event calendars, schedules, training information, news, and maps of camps are at for more info. The required course manual for climbing courses is the bsas topping out, a bsa climbingrappelling manual, available at longhorn council scout shops. You should now understand how this part of junior leader training will work. However, due to the current situationeffective immediately and through september 30, 2020council scout executives may grant extensions, or delegate authority to the council advancement committee to grant extensions under the following limitations. The training committee will usually offer this is scouting and scout master asm. Scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster basic training provides troop leadership with the information and tools they need to lead successful boy scout troops. Scoutmasters assistant scoutmasters webelos leaders chartered org reps recommended anyone who wants to learn what its all about. Youth protection training the new bsa ypt2 online course is now. Priesthood assignments for example, many scoutmasters also serve as.
Currency all prices are in aud currency all prices are in aud. Longhorn council eagle policy and procedures page designed to provide concise guidance to scouters in the longhorn council on the policies and procedures relating only to the eagle rank. Scoutmaster conference first, remember what a scoutmasters onference really is all about. This training shows scoutmasters and assistant scoutmasters how the scouts bsa program operates, provides troop leadership with the information and tools they need to lead successful scouts bsa troops scoutmasters and assistants who complete this training, along with introduction to outdoor leader skills. Scoutmaster progress record for the scoutmasters key. National youth leadership training longhorn council. The troop program and activities are determined by the senior patrol leader and the patrol leaders council under the oversight of the scoutmaster. District committee training has been taught the same way for many years with a very dated course. Refuel and cool off every afternoon at the sailing base or. Training longhorn council texas high adventure base. The scoutmaster is responsible for training and guiding youth leaders in the operation of the troop, and for managing, training, and supporting his or. Climbing trainings longhorn council texas high adventure base. No doubt scout leader training is invaluable, as are the selfless folks who volunteer to train their fellow scouters thank you if you do.
Introduction to outdoor leader skills iols provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead scouts in the outofdoors. It is designed for scoutmasters, assistant scoutmasters, and junior assistant scoutmasters. Scoutmaster conference guidelines 1 introduction recognize that each scoutmaster is different, and each scout is unique. Yet a scoutmaster conference should cover a common set of minimum subjects with a boy as he progresses through ranks, or if he just needs a periodic discussion with a scoutmaster. Along with scoutmasterspecifics, this course is required of all directcontact leaders. Cpr, first aid, and wilderness first aid courses longhorn council, in partnership with ecsi emergency care and safety institute, is sponsoring first aid training at the longhorn activity center, 5350 basswood boulevard, fort worth. Choose from vikings, us cavalry, texas rangers, drone racing, covert ops, atv trail riding, rock climbing, sporting clays, scottish highland games, cowboy cooking, and comanche village. The first portion of the video contains instructions for use by the scoutmaster only. By following the troop committee training syllabus, participants can complete the challenge in three hours, after which they are considered trained. Troop 168 campmasters guide a great campmaster should have a seamless plan and never be seen or heard from 1. Aug 24, 2016 scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster leader specific training scene 1. National youth leadership training nylt nylttwin arrows training is the premier youth leadership development course for the boy scouts of america within the longhorn council.