Forms & Training Dates

Training dates are frequently changed to accommodate the volunteers doing the training. In an attempt to keep the information more current, this site will link to the NWSC web page for training dates.

Additional training information not listed on the District web site will still be displayed here.

BOY SCOUT LEADER TRAINING

Welcome New Leader! Welcome Leader in a new position!

WHY training?

*Boys deserve the best program Scouting and you can offer.

*Your position is easier knowing what is expected and how to go about it.

*Your position is easier knowing the resources available.

*Training is fun and leaders deserve fun!

WHAT training?

1) New Leader? Must attend New Leader Essentials. Learn the aims, methods, and mission of

Scouting; organization; finances; resources; youth development; and guidelines for a safe program.

Changing position and have not attended New Leader Essentials? Attend now.

ONCE YOU HAVE ATTENDED NEW LEADER ESSENTIALS, YOU DO NOT

ATTEND AGAIN WHEN YOU CHANGE A POSITION.

2) Must attend the Boy Scout Specific for the position you hold – Scoutmaster and Assistants or

Troop Committee. Learn about advancement, your position responsibilities, planning,

meeting structure, patrol method, Boards of review, and more.

3) Outdoor Leader Skills – Scoutmaster and Assistants a must. Troop Committee welcome.

Learn the basics of camping, knots, compass, cooking, and outdoor program.

WHERE is training?

¨New Leader Essentials -- at different locations across the council

·Boy Scout Leader Specifics – at different locations across the council

·Outdoor Leader Skills – at a Northwest Suburban Council camp

WHEN is training?

¨New Leader Essentials – each month of the year except December and June. Fall months

include multiple offerings including at ScoutFest in November.

·Scoutmaster/Assistant Specifics – once in the fall and once in the spring.

·Troop Committee Specifics – 4 times a year and at summer camp at Napowan.

·Outdoor Leader Skills – once in the fall and once in the spring and at summer camp at Napowan.

Check the Council Leader Training Calendar for specific dates – available on this web

site under “Training at a Glance” and at district roundtables.

HOW do you sign up?

®Pre-registration is required. Fees are minimal. Guidebooks, refreshments or meals included

depending on the course.

Registration forms are available on the council web site, at roundtables, and at the Council

Service Center.

FINAL THOUGHTS

®Take you Training Track Record to each training course once you have one.

®Take your Leader Handbook/Guidebook to each course.

QUESTIONS?

Consult the council web page for “Training Contacts” under “Training At a Glance” which lists

all the council and district training chairmen and their phone numbers.

Call the Council Service Center (847) 824-6880.

SEE YOU AT TRAINING!!