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Training FAQ's

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  1. What kind of training do Scouting Leaders, in general, need?
  2. Where can I find training info?
  3. Does training cost anything to attend?
  4. How can I get training when I cannot make the scheduled training?
  5. What type of Supplemental Training is offered?
  6. How do I get involved on the training committee?

What kind of training do Scouting Leaders, in general, need?

Faststart Tape for all parents and leaders of Cub, Scout, or Venturing leaders.

New Leader Essentials is the 2nd level of training for all leaders or parents for Cub, Scout, and Venturing leaders. Prerequisite is Faststart.

Youth protection is 3rd level of training for all parents and leaders that have active rolls with youth members in Cub, Scout, and Venturing adults.

Leader Specific is 4th level of training for all leaders in active rolls in Cubs, Scouts, and Venturing leaders. Prerequisite is Faststart & New Leader Essentials.

Introduction to Outdoors leadership is the 5th level of training for Cub, Scout leaders. Optional for Venturing leaders and District committee. Prerequisite is leader specific training.

Wood Badge training is 6th level of training for Cub, Scout, Venturing, and District leaders. Prerequisite is Leader specific training.

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Where can I find training info?

1.  Attend Roundtable Meetings.

2.  Ask your unit training chairman or unit leader.

3.  Check out the Scoutfitter for registration forms and information.

4.  Call a member of the training committee or the training chairmen.

5.  Check out the Web, www.texomavalley.org, www.circle10.org.

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Does training cost anything to attend?

Yes and No.  It depends on the training session you attend.  Most of the training has a small fee to pay for training aids, patches, food, snacks and drinks.   Training is conducted by volunteer leaders who are not paid for their time.   Some training is free of charge.  All fees are published in advance of the training session.

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How can I get training when I cannot make the scheduled training?

Remember training is conducted on different days, times and locations throughout the district.  Several training sessions are offered throughout the year to help accommodate your schedule.  If for some reason you cannot seem to make the scheduled time you have a few options:

1.  Take the training in another district within Circle 10 Council.

2.  Schedule a time when you can take the class with the District Training Chairman. There is a minimum amount of attendees required to schedule a training course.

3.  Plan to attend a training scheduled for another unit.  Contact the District Training Chairman for this info.

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What type of supplemental training is offered?

Circle 10 Council offers many supplemental training courses to help you add fun and excitement to your Scouting program.  Below are listed the supplemental training courses and what the course allows you to do:

Cub Scout
1.  Cub World Training - One person per unit is required to be able to go to Cub World at Camp Wisdom.
2.  BB Gun/Air Rifle Training - Required to use Air Rifle/BB Gun Ranges in Circle 10 Council.
3.  Archery Training - Required to use Archery Ranges in Circle 10 Council.  (3 Levels of training are offered.)
4.  Safe Swim Defense - Required if unit will be swimming.
5.  Pow Wow Training - All day training broke into 6 sessions of the attendees choice.  Can be used for Adult Leader Recognition.
6.  Commissioner's College - For people who are serving on the district commissioner's staff.
7.  Trainer Development Conference - required to become a trainer in the Council or District.  Training is by invitation only.

Boy Scout/Venturing
1.  BB Gun/Air Rifle Training - Required to use Air Rifle/BB Gun Ranges in Circle 10 Council.
2.  Archery Training - Required to use Archery Ranges in Circle 10 Council.  (3 Levels of training are offered.)
3.  Safe Swim Defense - Required if unit will be swimming.
4.  Safety Afloat - BSA Course required for boating activities.
5.  Boater Safety Education - Texas Parks and Wildlife Boater Safety Course.
6.  Hunter Certification Course - Required course for hunting in Texas.
7.  NRA Certification - NRA Firearms Instructor Training
8.  Climbing and Rappelling Training - A certification course for the Climbing & Rappelling Tower at Camp Cherokee.

 

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How do I get involved on the training committee?

Good Question.  Get in contact with your District Training Chairman.  People who make good trainers are those who have participated in the training courses offered by the District and Council.  Trainer Development and Wood Badge are good courses to take if you are serious about being a trainer. 

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