The Basic Leader Training program is the culmination of more than several
years of work by professionals and volunteers from throughout the nation.
Their goal was to revise and update the volunteer leader training materials for
the Boy Scouts of America. The result is a seamless training program that
helps leaders easily graduate through the courses quickly and with little
duplication.

A direct contact Scout leader is considered fully trained and entitled to wear
the Trained leader emblem when he or she has completed the following
training courses and the specific training for the position.

Leader-Specific Training
These training courses include leader specific training for Cub Scout, Boy
Scout, and Venturing leaders; an introduction to outdoor leader skills; and the
new Wood Badge course.  Cub Scout Leader Specific Training can be done
online at www.myscouting.scouting.org.
BALOO Training
(Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) is a supplemental course designed
to teach adults how to plan and execute an outdoor activity for Cub Scout
groups.  It is the entry level introductory outdoor training of the Boy Scouts of
America.  This training is required for any adult who is in charge of planning a
pack campout.
*What Makes a Trained Leader?

  • Cub Scout leaders are considered trained when they have completed
    Youth Protection Training (must be renewed every two years) and the
    Cub Scout Leader Specific training for their position.
  • Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when
    they have completed Youth Protection Training (must be renewed every
    two years),Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific
    Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
  • Troop committee members are considered trained when they have
    completed Youth Protection Training (must be renewed every two
    years) and the Troop Committee Challenge as their Leader Specific
    training.
  • Varsity Scout leaders and assistants are considered trained when they
    have completed Youth Protection Training (must be renewed every two
    years), Varsity Scout Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to
    Outdoor Leader Skills.
  • Venturing crew Advisors, assistant Advisors, and crew committee
    members are considered trained when they have completed Youth
    Protection Training (must be renewed every two years) and Venturing
    Leader Specific Training.

*Source: www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/BoyScouts/Adults/Training/Trained%
20Leader.aspx and www.scouting.org/training/trainingupdates.aspx.
Youth Protection Training
Youth Protection training is required for all registered adult volunteers.  At all
times, youth safety is the number one priority. At the same time, adults need
to know the rules for keeping themselves safe, too. Comprehensive Youth
Protection training teaches all the do’s and don’ts of working with youth. The
training is offered online at www.myscouting.scouting.org, or it may be taken
as part of an district or council training course.
Training Recertification
Most training courses do not require recertification. However, there are
exceptions as follows: Trainer’s EDGE (3 years), Paddle Craft Safety (3
years), Swimming and Water Rescue (3 years), Climb On Safely (2 years),
Trek Safely (2 years), Safe Swim Defense (2 years), Safety Afloat (2 years),
Chain Saw Safety (2 years), and Youth Protection training (2 years). National
Camping School certification is good for five camping seasons..
Fast Start Training
Fast Start training is the first step for any new volunteer and is recommended
(but not required) before he or she meets with any youth member.  This
training should be done online at www.myscouting.scouting.org. (If you are
new to Scouting, you will be asked to create an account.)

This is Scouting
This Is Scouting is a new online training session with six modules of training:
The Mission of Scouting, Programs for All ages, Scouting Is Fun, Scouting in
the Community, Keeping Our Youth Safe, and Scouting’s Legacy. This
supplemental training takes about an hour to complete online at www.
myscouting.scouting.org. (If you are new to Scouting, you will be asked to
create an account.) This is great for the first time leader with little or no
previous scouting experience.
Supplemental Training
Fast Start and This is Scouting are great beginner courses for the first time
leader.  They can be completed online.