Adult Leader Training
Essentials for Adult Leaders
New Parents
YPT is required for ALL parents who would like attend outings and be an active participant in Scouting.
Unit Leaders
All Leaders
YPT is required for ALL volunteers.
The BSA offers a host of training opportunities through my.scouting.org including but not limited to:
- Unit leadership
- Course leadership
- Outdoor leadership
Create an account at my.scouting.org to see the latest courses available to you.
Tools & Articles
Venturing Leader Training
As a Scout Leader you owe it to the youth you mentor to learn as much as you can about Scouting and how to run your Crew. All positions in Venturing need to complete Youth protection training and the position specific training for your registered...
Philmont Training Center
The Philmont Training Center (PTC) is the national volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America Located in NW New Mexico. Since 1950, PTC has provided a unique environment for training volunteer and professional leaders, and a fun family program for every...
Cub Scout Leader Training
As a Cub Scout Leader you owe it to your scouts to learn as much as you can about Scouting and how to run your den and pack. For all positions, you need to complete Youth Protection and the position specific training for your registered Scouting position. Youth...
Training Basics
What is a Trained Leader A trained leader is an adult Scouter who cares enough to sacrifice a bit of their time to become fully knowledgeable on the tools and tricks to help young people learn make good choices by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and...
New Cub Scout Leader Resources
Den and Pack Leader Age Appropriate Guidelines Cub Scout Leader Book, No. 33221 Purchase Cub Scout Parent Information Guide Cub Scout PowerPoint Template Pack Overnighter Site Approval Form, No. 13-508 Selecting Cub Scout...
Becoming a Cub Scout Leader
Cub Scouting relies on volunteers to be pack leaders. Volunteers come from all backgrounds and experiences. Plumbers, lawyers, homemakers, teachers, doctors, janitors, and scientists—people from just about every occupation imaginable—are involved in leading youth to...