"Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."

On-line		On-line
Cub Scout Leader Fast Start		Boy Scout Leader Fast Start
Venturing Advisor Fast Start		Venturing Crew Orientation
		Safe Swim Defense
		Safety Afloat

Training Continuum Chart

 

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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES LISTED BELOW

 

• Commissioner's Service Role
• Supporting the Units
• Unit Program Planning
• Commissioner Priorities
• Effective Commissioner Leadership
• Unit Visitation
• Unit Committee Function
• Quality Unit Operation
• Counseling
• District Operation
• Membership Management
• Unit Charter Renewal
• The Annual Commisioner's Service Plan
• Commissioner Lifesaving

Fee includes Lunch (Hoagie, chips and beverage), commissioner resource book, and training materials.

If you have any questions, please call or email Judy Coup, Susquehanna Council Commissioner or contact Jeremy Miller, Staff Advisor at 570-326-5121.

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National Youth Leadership Training

Are you ready, willing and able to become an outstanding leader? Can you picture yourself as your Troop's Senior Patrol Leader, or perhaps the captain of your sports team?
Well "If you can see it, you can be it."

The Susquehanna Council 2008 NYLT Course will accomadate 48 hard charging Scouts. Scouts will learn team building and leadership skills that will make them confident leaders.

Course Dates: August 3 - 8, 2008
Location: Camp Karoondinha

Course Requirements: Course participants must be at least 1st Class, be 13 years of age by course start date, and have your scoutmaster's or advisor's recommendation.

Cost: $200.00 ($50.00 Deposit with this form. Payment of $75.00 by June 1, 2008 Payment of $75 by July 1, 2008) Note: Scholarship Funds May Be Available

If interested in attending, please print and complete the course application and return it with your deposit by May 1, 2008. Please make checks payable to Susquehanna Council, BSA. A full detailed application will be sent to you on receipt of your deposit.

For additional information or questions please contact:
Scoutmaster Dennis Slaybaugh or
Assistant Scoutmaster Dave Potts

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TRAINING DATES FOR SUSQUEHANNA COUNCIL
2007/2008

Boy Scouts:

Scoutmaster/Ass't Scoutmaster Specific:
Northwoods District: February 16, 2008
Penns Woods District: April 7 & 14, 2008
Susquehannock District: October 13, 2007

Den Chief Training:
Northwoods District: October 20, 2007
Penns Woods District: October 13, 2007
Susquehannock District: October 13, 2007

Outdoor Leader Specific - Council:
All Districts - April 11 - 13, 2008

Cub Scouts:

Cub Specific:
Northwoods District: and April 26, 2008
Penns Woods District: October 20, 2007 and March 3 & 10, 2008
Susquehannock District: October 13, 2007 and February 16, 2008

BALOO:
Northwoods District: March 1, 2008
Penns Woods District: March 1, 2008
Susquehannock District: January 5, 2008

Webelos Outdoor - Council:
All Districts - April 12-13, 2008

Other Training:

New Leader Essentials:
Northwoods District: Every Other Month Beginning September 2007
Penns Woods District: October 20, 2007 and March 3, 2008
Susquehannock District: February 7, 2008

Cub Scout Pow Wow - Council:
All Districts - November 3, 2007
Registration Form
Schedule

Woodbadge - Montour/Susquehanna Councils:
1st Weekend - August 22-24, 2008 at Camp Lavigne
2nd Weekend - September 12-14, 2008 at Camp K

More details will be given at Roundtables and the Council office

 

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What Makes a Leader "Trained"?

Cub Scout Leaders are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials and the Cub Scout Leader Specific training for their positions.

Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they have completed Fast Start Video, New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training (indoor session), and Outdoor Leader Skills (outdoor session). It is also recommended to take the Troop Committee Training.

Troop Committee Members are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials and the Troop Committee Challenge as their Leader Specific training.

Varsity Scout leaders and assistants are considered trained when they have completed Varsity Scout Leader Fast Start, New Leader Essentials, Varsity Scout Leader Fundamentals , and Outdoor Leader Skills.

Venturing Crew Advisors, Assistant Advisors, and Crew Committee Members are considered trained when they have completed Venturing Fast Start, New Leader Essentials and Venturing Leader Specific Training.

Training in a Nutshell - Information on required and supplemental trainings for all scout groups.