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Submitted by deb on Mon, 05/31/2010 - 3:05am.


Welcome to the Training Page for Thunderbird District of Three Fires Council
Basic Leader Training Logo Trained Strip Square Knot

THIS IS SCOUTING - NEW BASIC TRAINING COURSE: Required for all leaders wishing to be basic leader trained. - "This is Scouting" was added to the BSA's Online Learning Center on March 15, 2009. "This is Scouting" replaces New Leader Essentials as required course for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing volunteers to earn the "Trained" leader emblem. All Scouters are encouraged to create a MyScouting account and access this training through the MyScouting portal, as credit for this training will be recorded in their training record upon completion. * Note: If you have already taken the former New Leaders Essentials course, it will still qualify for this general orientation segment of your basic training.


YOUTH PROTECTION UPDATE: Changes to the BSA’s Youth Protection Training Policies - Effective June 1, 2010 - Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA. To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies: Effective June 1, 2010: Youth Protection Training is required for all registered volunteers. New leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training before they submit their application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins. If a volunteer’s Youth Protection Training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be re-registered.

This training is designed to provide all leaders and volunteers with proper information to create the safest environment possible for the Scouts in our program. Online training for youth protection is available 24/7 and can be completed through the National BSA Online Learning Center— MyScouting. To find out more about the Youth Protection policies of the BSA and how to help Scouting keep your family safe, see the information available in any of the Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting handbooks, or go to Youth Protection at Scouting.org.

Training Fliers & Information are found here.

  • SM/ASM Specific Training - Sat, Sept 11, 2010 - 8am - 4pm - Von Oven Scout Reservation, Naperville - John Lansing - 630-416-1897
  • BALOO Training - Sat, Sept 11, 2010 - 8am - 4pm - Von Oven Scout Reservation, Naperville - John Lansing - 630-416-1897
  • Cub Leader Specific - Sat, Sept 18, 10 - 8:30am-12 noon - St. John's Episcopal Church, 750 Aurora Ave, Naperville - Jennifer Griffin 630-848-0136
  • Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders - Sept 27 & Oct 1-2, 2010 - Camp Big Timber, Elgin - Sherry Herzog - 630-629-3850
  • Outdoor Leader Skills - Sept 27 & Oct 1-3, 2010 - Camp Big Timber, Elgin - Sherry Herzog - 630-629-3850
  • Training Academy - November 13, 2010 - TBA - Phil Hilliard, 2010 Chair
  • OKPIK Cold Weather Camping - Nov 18, 2010 , Dec 11, 2010 & Jan 14-15, 2011 - Dave Daly
  • Wood Badge - 2011 Course C-38-10 FLIER- Apr 8-10, & May 13-15, 2011 - Camp Big Timber, Elgin, IL - Deb Brown, Course Director
  • Wilderness First Aid Training - A list of Providers who offer this course



TRAINING ACADEMY 2010: Do you have a particular Scout skill at which you excel, do you have a knack for getting through to groups during instruction? Would you like to pass on that knowledge to a pack, troop,crew or explorer group? consider using your particular set of skills at the 2010 Training Academy on November 13th. We are looking for new classes and new instructors. The Training Academy committee would like to hear your idea for a class! Please email your name, unit type, number, district name and your position within the unit as well as a basic outline for the class you would like to teach and how many of the 5 sessions that are 50 minutes each you would like to teach it to.Please contact Loree Thompson at lgabey@comcast.net or call 630-551-4394. We need all submissions before July 15th to be considered for the 2010 Training Academy. We will get back to you shortly after this, as class lists and descriptions need to be posted on line by August 15th

  • Personal Training Record A personal Training Record to keep track of your trainings.
  • TFC Training & Events Calendar Use this link to access the contact information for trainings held in Three Fires Council for 2008-09. This calendar updates frequently, so check it often.


    • THE BSA HAS INSTITUTED AN ONLINE LEARNING CENTER.

    All Scouters are encouraged to create a MyScouting account and access the Online Learning Center through the MyScouting portal, as credit for this training will be recorded in their training record upon completion. At this center, you can take the following courses:

    • Fast Start for your position in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts or Venturing
    • Youth Protection in English or Spanish
    • This is Scouting - NEW(Replaces New Leader Essentials)
    • Troop Committee Challenge
    • Safe Swim Defense
    • Safety Afloat
    • Venture Crew Orientation
    • Venturing Youth Protection Training
    • Staffing the District Committee
    • Weather Safety Training
    • Climb On Safely
    • Trek Safely
    • Supplemental Training Modules


    Training for New Volunteers

    Welcome to Scouting! As a new Scout volunteer you are joining our Scouting family, & we want you to understand how the program works. The BSA is committed to your success as a volunteer while serving young people. To help you be successful there are training courses designed for each level of the program you are involved with.

    WHAT MAKES A TRAINED LEADER?

  • Fast Start Orientation - Available at MyScouting.org for each level of our program. This will present you with a quick introduction to get you ready for your first meeting or activity.
  • Youth Protection Training - Available in English or Spanish at MyScouting.org. This training is designed to allow you to create as safe an environment as possible for the Scouts in our program's activities.



    • Cub Scout Logo CUB SCOUT LEADERS are considered trained when they have completed:

    1. Fast Start Orientation - Fast Start is available at MyScouting.org
    2. This is Scouting - This is Scouting is available at MyScouting.org It replaces the former New Leader Essentials Training
    3. Cub Scout Leader Specific Training for their position
    4. Youth Protection Training

    After completing these four courses, registered leaders may wear the trained strip on their uniforms. There are 2 other courses that are offered to fill specific requirements in your pack.

    • BALOO Training - A minimum of one BALOO trained adult is required in order for a PACK to go camping. A BALOO trained adult must be present on all pack camping trips.
    • OLS-W (Outdoor Leader Skills Training For Webelos Leaders) - A minimum of one OLS-W trained adult is required in order for a Webelos Den to go camping. A OLS-W trained leader must be present on all Webelos Den overnights.

    Boy Scout Logo SCOUTMASTERS & ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS are considered trained when they have completed:

    1. Fast Start Orientation - Fast Start is available at MyScouting.org
    2. This is Scouting - This is Scouting is available at MyScouting.org It replaces the former New Leader Essentials Training
    3. SM/ASM Leader Specific Training
    4. Outdoor Leader Skills Training

    After completing these four courses, registered SMs or ASMs may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.

    Boy Scout Logo TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS are considered trained when they have completed:

    1. Fast Start Orientation - Fast Start is available at MyScouting.org
    2. This is Scouting - This is Scouting is available at MyScouting.org It replaces the former New Leader Essentials Training
    3. Troop Committee Challenge Training - Troop Committee Challenge is available at MyScouting.org

    After completing these three courses, registered Members of Committee may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.

    Varsity Letter VARSITY SCOUT LEADERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS are considered trained when they have completed:

    1. Fast Start Orientation
    2. This is Scouting - This is Scouting is available at MyScouting.org It replaces the former New Leader Essentials Training
    3. Varsity Leader Specific Training
    4. Outdoor Leader Skills Training

    After completing these four courses, registered Varsity Coaches or Assistant Coaches may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.



    Venturing Logo VENTURING LEADERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS are considered trained when they have completed:

    1. Fast Start Orientation - Fast Start is available at MyScouting.org
    2. This is Scouting - This is Scouting is available at MyScouting.org It replaces the former New Leader Essentials Training
    3. Venturing Leader Specific Training

    After completing these three courses, registered Venturing Leaders may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.



    SPECIALTY COURSES

    • SAFE SWIM DEFENSE TRAINING is required in order for Scouting groups to participate in water related activities. This training may be taken on-line at MyScouting.org or at a training session of your choice.


    • SAFETY AFLOAT TRAINING is required in order for Scouting groups to participate in boating related activities. This course may be taken on-line at MyScouting.org or at a training session of your choice.


    • CLIMB ON SAFELY TRAINING is required in order for Scouting groups to participate in climbing related activities. This course may be taken on-line at MyScouting.org or at a training session of your choice.


    • TREK SAFELY TRAINING is required in order for Scouting groups to participate in trek related activities. This course may be taken on-line at MyScouting.org or at a training session of your choice.



    Where can I find these trainings?
    For training sessions not done at MyScouting.org, the districts in Three Fires Council offer a wide selection of trainings. If you need any of the above trainings, please check with your District Training Chair to find out what is available in your geographic area. Some trainings are scheduled at the District or Council level, while other trainings may be set up especially for your unit.

    If you need other opportunities, please consult the Training Events & Fliers Calendar on the Three Fires Council website for an up to date listing of trainings offered in this council. You are encouraged & welcome to attend any course which works into your schedule. If you attend training outside of your district or the council, it is recommended that you let your local training chair know what you attended, to make sure that it gets recorded properly.

    Please contact the Three Fires Council Training Team with your training questions & we will try & serve your training needs!



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