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BASIC LEADER TRAINING FOR BOY SCOUT LEADERS is offered at Hale Scout Ranch (HSR-our summer camp). ALL adult leaders attending summer camp who are not trained in New Leader Essentials and Scoutmaster/Asst. SM training should plan on attending these sessions. The remainder of the sessions are optional, and highly encouraged so that we may continue to bring a first class program to our award winning Troop 1001 Scouts!
Adult Leader Training offered at HSR is comprised of:
New Leader Essentials for all unit leaders.
Scoutmaster & Asst. Scoutmaster Specific training is offered in three sessions. (You must complete all three sessions of Scoutmaster/Asst. SM Specific training to complete this training.)
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
(NOTE: Only New Leader Essentials and Scoutmaster/Asst. SM Specific training will be offered at HSR. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills will not be offered at HSR. You need to complete this session at your local council to complete your Basic Leader Training. Although it is preferable to take the training continuum in the order listed, you may take Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills prior to taking New Leader Essentials and Scoutmaster/Asst. SM Specific training.)
SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING:
Climb on Safely designed for unit climbing/rappelling, is the BSA's recommended procedure for organizing and managing climbing and rappelling activities at al levels of the Scouting program. It offers guidance for climbing and rappelling at national sites and at specifically designed facilities, including climbing towers and fixed and portable walls. (This orientation is does not constitute training on how to climb or rappel.)
Health & Safety Do not enter the "Risk Zone" unprepared. An objective of this course is to promote and achieve unit leadership understanding and acceptance of responsibility for the well-being and safety of Scouts entrusted to their care when they lead unit activities. (This is not a First Aid course.)
Safe Swim Defense Before a BSA group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, a minimum of one adult leader must complete Safe Swim Defense training, have a commitment card with them, and agree to use the eight defenses of this plan.
Safety Afloat has been developed to promote boating safety and to set standards for safe unit activity afloat. Before a BSA group may engage in an excursion, expedition, or trip on the water (canoe, raft, sailboat, motorboat, rowboat, tube or other craft), adult leaders for such activity must complete Safety Afloat training, have a commitment card with them, and be dedicated to full compliance with all nine points of Safety Afloat.
Trek Safely is the BSA's recommended procedure for organizing and carrying out outdoor treks that involve Boy Scout, Varsity Scouts, and Venture's. Trek Safely applies to all types of outdoor experiences that involve trekking, including hiking, backpacking, canoeing, horseback riding, caving, rafting, kayaking, sailing, ski touring, mountain climbing, and mountain biking. Trek safely training is required for all adults taking a Philmont or Double H Ranch trek.
Leave No Trace (intro) Learn Leave No Trace principles and discover how they can be applied while earning the Leave No Trace Awareness Award for Boy Scouting and Venturing youth and leaders. (This is not a Leave No Trace Instructor course.)
ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR with AED training course provides the essential knowledge to act in life-threatening emergencies, including: How to determine the safe response to an emergency situation; Recognizing and caring for life-threatening emergencies such as respiratory and cardiac problems; Treating injuries, including severe cuts and burns, strains and sprains; Threatening sudden illness, caused by poisonings, bites and stings; Automated External Defibrillation (AED) information.
American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid course is an intensive introductory course on caring for accident or sudden illness victims when emergency medical help is not immediately available. Topics include assessing the situation, prioritizing care, and supporting the victim until emergency help is available. Specific care is discussed for severe bleeding, head and spinal injuries, breaks, burns, shock, and illnesses related to the environment.
CPR/AED training is not included in Wilderness First Aid. You will receive a training schedule upon your arrival at HSR.
This training is made possible through your adult leader camp fees.
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