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.
Popular Downloads
- Troop Online Training Requirements
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Skippers Key -
Scoutmasters Key - Scouters Training Award for Scouts BSA Progress Record
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Scouters Training Award for Cub Scouting Progress Record -
Scouters-Training-Award-for-Venturing-Leaders - Scouters-Training-Award-for-Sea-Scouting-Leaders
- Online Training Requirements
- Den Leader Training Award Progress Record
- Cubmasters Key
- Advisors Key
Tools & Articles
Webinar: Why We Scout?
Prepare for an awesome summer camp experience this year! Here’s the latest as we kick off our series of Summer Camp Webinars which will be hosted on the last Wednesday of every month.
Webinar: What is Wood Badge?
Prepare for an awesome summer camp experience this year! Here’s the latest as we kick off our series of Summer Camp Webinars which will be hosted on the last Wednesday of every month.
Webinar: 2021-22 Program Planning
Prepare for an awesome year in Scouting with our new Program Planning tools. Watch the Webinar Listen to the Webinar
Webinar: Merit Badge Counselor Setup & Renewal
Learn the registration and re-registration process of becoming a Scouts BSA merit badge counselor. Also, we'll explain how ScoutCommunity.com and ScoutBook.com work together to help you help Scouts advance. Quick Tips Merit Counselors Need to be Registered: deadline...
Webinar: Branding Your Scout Unit
We as consumers expect a great experience with the brands, organizations and groups we want to connect with. Whether it's using an iPhone, posting on Facebook or calling an Uber, it the expereince has to be good, or we're unlikely to use the service again. It may...
Webinar: Youth Protection Month: Youth Mental Health
Join us as we present tools, explore and discuss the importance of mental health for our youth in Scouting. Also note these important phone numbers to add to your contacts. Scouts First Helpline 1-844-SCOUTS1 (1-844-726-8871) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline...