Cub Scouting

The following is the list of upcoming training courses for Cub Scout Leaders:

NEW LEADER ESSENTIALS is for all new leaders in Cub Scouting. It highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of the Scouting program. Once completed, it need not be taken again, even if the leader moves to a different position or program level. This training is FREE!

DATE	TIME	LOCATION	NOTES
*Sat., Nov. 1, 2008*	*10:00 - 11:30 a.m.*	*Camp Tahuaya*	*Register on the "Course Registration" page*
*Sat., Dec. 6, 2008*	*TBA*	*Camp Tahuaya*	*Hosted by Indian Nations District. Email mike_nolen@baylor.edu to register.*
*Sat., Jan. 10, 2009*	*9:00 - 11:30 a.m.*	*VFW 4008, Belton*	*Register on the "Course Registration" page*
*Sat., Mar. 7, 2009*	*10:00 - 11:30 a.m.*	*Immanuel Lutheran, Killeen*	*Register on the "Course Registration" page*

CUB SCOUT LEADER SPECIFICS gives a leader the knowledge and skills needed for a specific position. Leader Specifics are available for Den Leaders and assistants, Cubmasters and assistants, and Pack Committee Members. This training is FREE!

DATE	TIME	LOCATION	NOTES
*Sat., Nov. 1, 2008*	*12:00 - 1:30 p.m.*	*Camp Tahuaya*	*Register on the "Course Registration" page. This is TIGER SPECIFICS ONLY.*
*Sat., Dec. 6, 2008*	*TBA*	*Camp Tahuaya*	*Hosted by Indian Nations District. Email mike_nolen@baylor.edu to register.*
*Sat., Jan. 10, 2009*	*12:00 - 2:30 p.m.*	*VFW 4008, Belton*	*Register on the "Course Registration" page*
*Sat., Mar. 7, 2009*	*1:00 - 4:00 p.m.*	*Immanuel Lutheran, Killeen*	*Register on the "Course Registration" page*

BASIC ADULT LEADER OUTDOOR ORIENTATION (BALOO) is a one-day training event that introduces leaders and parents to the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping. This training is required for any adult who is in charge of planning a pack campout. The cost for this training is $10.

DATE	TIME	LOCATION	NOTES
*Sat., Dec. 6, 2008*	*9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*	*TX Early Days Tractor & Engine Assoc. Fairground, Temple*	*Register on the "Course Registration" page. DEADLINE: 11/29/08*
*Sat., Dec. 6, 2008*	*TBA*	*Camp Tahuaya*	*Hosted by Indian Nations District. Email mike_nolen@baylor.edu to register.*
*Sat., Mar. 14, 2009*	*9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*	*Camp Arrowhead*	*Register on the "Course Registration" page. DEADLINE: 3/7/09*
*Sat., Apr. 25, 2009*	*9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*	*TX Early Days Tractor & Engine Assoc. Fairground, Temple*	*Register on the "Course Registration" page. DEADLINE: 4/18/09*

WEBELOS OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS, designed specifically for Webelos den leaders and their assistants, teaches outdoor-related skills through demonstration and hands-on practice. Webelos den leaders should attend this training before conducting Webelos overnight camping with the boys and parents of the den. In addition to covering basic camping skills, this training features planning campouts and finding resources.

DATE	TIME	LOCATION	NOTES
*Fri., Dec. 5 - Sun., Dec. 7, 2008*	*6:30 p.m. (Fri.) - 10:00 a.m. (Sun.)*	*TX Early Days Tractor & Engine Assoc. Fairground, Temple*	*Register on the "Course Registration" page. Cost is $20. DEADLINE: 11/29/08*
*Sat., Dec. 6 - Sun., Dec. 7, 2008*	*TBA*	*Camp Tahuaya*	*Hosted by Indian Nations District. Email mike_nolen@baylor.edu to register. Cost is $10*

BB & ARCHERY RANGE OFFICER TRAINING is to train Cub Scout BB & Archery instructors for Day Camps and weekend programs. Trainees agree to serve as range officers at least 3 days at day camp, district or council events such as Cub Family Adventures, Fall Festival, Cub Shootouts, Webelorees. For every 3 days an Instructor runs a range at day camp, district, & council events they get one Range Officer Certificate from the camping registrar and can use the certificates to run BB and Archery programs at a Council camp for their Pack. This class is sponsored by the Cub Scout Day Camp Committee and the Activities Committee.

CUB SCOUT LEADER POW WOW is a Cub Scout leader's learning extravaganza; a big fun-filled experience where Cub Scout leaders increase their knowledge, improve their skills, and gain enthusiastic attitudes about Cub Scouting. Offered only once per year (a Saturday in mid-November in Longhorn Council), you get to choose from a wide variety of activity and learning sessions. Walk away with useful resources and tons of ideas!

November 10, 2008 (Sat.)(tent.) 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at a location to be announced. Cost for this event is $10. Registration information will be listed here as soon as it becomes available.

DEN CHIEF TRAINING is a fun-filled training session which qualifies a Scout toward leadership requirements for Star through Eagle ranks, and helps them "Be Prepared" to lead Cub and Webelos Scouts. This training session is also open to all Den leaders, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, and ASMs so that they know what to expect of their Den Chiefs. We highly recommend you also take this course! This course is FREE!

DATE	TIME	LOCATION	NOTES
*Sat., Jan. 17, 2009*	*9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.*	*Immanuel Lutheran, Killeen*	*Register on the "Course Registration" page*

TRAINER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE is for those leaders who want more training and leadership skills and who want to be a part of the district or council training team. It provides hands-on, interactive opportunities to practice your training skills in a small-group environment. This is a requirement to become a certified trainer.

This course is not scheduled at this time. Normally held in August and March. Updates will be posted as soon as they are announced.

WOOD BADGE will teach you outdoor skills and leadership techniques in a 'living' hands-on environment, and you will be able to apply all you learn to your Scouting involvement and your personal life. You'll develop a Ticket, which is a written agreement outlining how you will apply your newly learned skills as you continue your involvement in Scouting. Development of your Ticket is an exercise in goal-setting and includes creating a personal vision and mission statement and outlining individual steps to personal success.

SR-903 will be held at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch October 3-5 and 24-26. The course fee is $175. Course Director is Fulton Jones.