These instructor-led courses are designed to help Scouters learn how to effectively carry out their Scouting roles. In most cases, completing the course will make a Scouter “trained” for the role(s) covered in the course. E-learning versions of some courses may be found on-line.
Welcome new Cub Scouts parents and leaders to a fun and valuable half-day training session to help you get your Pack experience off on the right foot! This course is intended to provide the following positions with the information and tools they need to conduct a successful program for our youngest youth:
Leaders who complete this session, plus
♦ BSA Youth Protection and
♦ Hazardous Weather training
are considered TRAINED‘ for their position!
Welcome new Scouts BSA parents and leaders to a fun and valuable half-day training session to help you get your Troop experience off on the right foot! The course will provide these positions with the basic information and tools they need to lead successful Scout troops:
Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters
Leaders who complete this session, plus
♦ Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills,
♦ BSA Youth Protection Training, and
♦ Hazardous Weather training
are considered ‘TRAINED’ for their position!
Sponsored by the Council
Via Zoom
November 12 | 6:45 – 9:00 pm and November 19 (app 6:30 – 9:00 pm) OR December 5 | 6:45 – 9:00 pm and December 12 (app 6:30 – 9:00 pm)
Stepping into a leadership role as a new Cub Scout parent can be both exciting and overwhelming. Cub Scout Position Specific Training is designed to provide all cub parents and leaders with the tools and knowledge necessary to confidently support their Cubs and contribute effectively to the pack’s success.
There are three tracks:
♦ Committee Chairs and Committee Members.
♦ Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters
♦ Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders
Sponsored by Mission Peak
Fremont Veterans Hall
Saturday 04-12-2025
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Don’t let the name of the course scare you. SMPST is NOT just for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. This course will benefit every parent with youth in the Scouts BSA Program. In this one-day course we will give you understanding and tools to help your troop and your scout thrive.
Key Topics Covered Include
Sponsored by Mission Peak
MP Acorn 2025 Course 2, Session 1 – IOLS
Fremont Veterans Hall
Sunday 04-13-2025
9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
MP 2025 Acorn Course 2, Session 2 – IOLS
Rancho Los Mochos
Friday 05-16-2025 6:00 PM to
Sunday 05-18-2025 3:00 PM
Don’t let the name of the course scare you. The course provides new leaders proficiency in many of the basic outdoor skills through First Class rank, and provides exposure to the patrol method and numerous teaching methods and learning games.
Topics covered in IOLS include:
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