Boy Scout Troop 1001

All Scouting parents should be registered leaders and all registered leaders should be trained.

This is a requirement if you plan to join the Scouts in outdoor program activities, such as camping. Registered leaders will fall into one of two roles - Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster or Committee Member.

Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster - You work directly with the Scouts or plan to be part of the Outdoor program. This does not mean you are volunteering to be the Scoutmaster.

Committee Member - Your primary role is working with Scouting parents, Troop planning, finances, record keeping, etc.  If you plan to camp with the Scouts, the Scoutmaster track is recommended in addition to the Committee Member course.

Adult Training Track

Common Training - All Leaders start here:

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) sex offender background check - Online. Troop 1001 and our chartered organization, Trinity Bible Church, require ALL ADULTS who meet with youth to run a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) sex offender background check and furnish a printout to the troop records manager indicating no problems found.

Youth Protection Training- online .  This can be completed in 30 minutes or less.  This is an absolute necessity for all leaders. Proof that you have completed this training must be furnished to your Troop Training Chair.  This training should be taken every two years.

Fast Start Training - Online should be taken by all registered adults too.  This can be completed in 30 minutes or less.

New Leader Essentials. Classroom training for any and all adult volunteers and is a prerequisite for any further training. This Course describes the Scouting program from the local unit level to the National level. The focus is on the Aims and Methods of Scouting.

Next, follow your role-specific training:

Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Track

1) Boy Scout Leader Specific Training - Daylong session for adult leaders who work directly with boys. Every aspect of unit operation is covered in detail. This is a great course for interested parents who think they might like to be leaders, but are not sure what is involved. New Leader Essentials is a prerequisite for this course.

2) Boy Scout Outdoor Leader Training - Weekend camping activity designed to demonstrate by "doing" how a troop functions. Participants will be assigned to patrols, elect patrol leaders, plan and execute a campout. Any adult leader who expects to go on camping activities with their units should consider this excellent course. Boy Scout Leader Specific Training is strongly recommended as a prerequisite for this course.

Committee Member Track

1) Boy Scout Troop Committee Training - Specific training for adults serving on troop committees. Every parent should be active on the troop committee in some capacity. This session focuses on planning, finances, record keeping, selecting leaders, the importance of training, insuring that activities are done safely and implementation of policy. These are interactive sessions with opportunities for questions and discussion. New Leader Essentials is a prerequisite for this course.

2) If you are planning to camp with the scouts we also recommend taking the Scoutmaster track training.