Training Overview
 One of the keys to a successful Scouting experience for young people, second only to the selection of the right person for each responsibility, is trained volunteer leadership. Leadership training provides adult leaders with fundamental information about the aims and methods of the movement, as well as specifics about their particular roles in Scouting.
For this reason, the South Texas Council is committed to provide top quality training opportunities for leaders, parents and Scouts at the district and council levels. Through these efforts, the delivery of a better and quality Scouting program can be provided to our entire youth membership.
The training program of the South Texas Council and the Boy Scouts of America is designed to meet the needs of each volunteer leadership position. These training opportunities are varied and flexible enough to reach all leaders through group training experiences, personal coaching, self-study, or on-the-job training.
What Makes a Trained Leader?
Please also see --->http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/venturing/training/trained%20leader.aspx
Cub Scout leaders are considered trained when they have completed This is Scouting (formerly New Leader Essentials) and the Cub Scout Leader Specific training for their position. Webelos leaders are also encouraged to attend their appropriate outdoors course.
Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they have completed This is Scouting (formerly New Leader Essentials), Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
Troop committee members are considered trained when they have completed This is Scouting (formerly New Leader Essentials) and the Troop Committee Challenge as their Leader Specific training.
Varsity Scout leaders and assistants are considered trained when they have completed This is Scouting (formerly New Leader Essentials), Varsity Scout Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
Venturing crew advisors, assistant advisors, and crew committee members are considered trained when they have completed This is Scouting (formerly New Leader Essentials) and Venturing Leader Specific Training.
Updates and information for upcoming and on-going training events may be obtained in the South Texas Council newsletter, at your monthly district roundtable, or on this Website. Check back often.
Each of our districts conduct monthly leaders' roundtables where elements of training are included. Consult the district pages for your district's dates and location.
Wood Badge for the 21st Century Course in 2010
What is Wood Badge?
Wood Badge is an advanced, residential leadership training opportunity for adult volunteers in Scouting.
Activities: the Central Themes of Wood Badge
¨ Living the Values: mission, aims, methods, and values of Scouting
¨ Bringing the Vision to Life: listening to learn, communicating, feedback, leveraging diversity, coaching and mentoring
¨ Models for Success: team formation and development, situational leadership
¨ Tools of the Trade: project planning, problem-solving, managing conflicts, assessing performance, leading change
¨ Leading to Make A Difference: leaving a legacy
History:
Since 1919, when Britain’s Chief Scout Robert Baden-Powell presented the first wood badges to twenty Scoutmasters at Gilwell Park, near London, over 100,000 leaders around the world have completed the course. For over fifty years Scout leaders in the United States have completed an American version of Wood Badge.
What is the purpose of Wood Badge?
The goal is to enhance each leader’s team development, program planning, and problem-solving skills. Each course also creates a network of dedicated Scout leaders.
Who can attend Wood Badge training?
Scouters who have completed basic training and are interested in improving the Scouting program to which they provide leadership. Designed for Cub Scout, Webelos and Boy Scout leaders, coaches and advisers to Venturing crews, as well as the Commissioners and Council and District committees that support them, Wood Badge for the 21st Century brings volunteers from all of Scouting’s programs together in one course.
Volunteers who have completed basic training for their current Scouting position qualify to attend. Leaders active in packs, troops, Varsity teams and Venturing crews in the South Texas Council are invited to attend.
What’s expected following the practical training weekends?
Leaders must apply the concepts studied and the skills learned to improving the Scouting unit, District or program in which they currently serve. This is your “ticket” to receiving the Wood Badge beads.
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