Cub Scout Leader Training

Cub Scouts, a young man's first steps into the world of Scouting! For many leaders this will be their first steps into the Scouting world as well. Don’t worry, the Boy Scouts of America have a simple, four step training program to help you provide a fun-filled, safe, and action-packed program for you and your scouts!

Your journey begins with Fast Start Orientation Training. This will acquaint you with basic information about your leadership job. Fast Start be done either online, with our interactive online program or with a video-based training program available from your pack or the Council ServiceCenter.

The next step of your journey, New Leader Essentials, will guide you through the basics of the scouting program. This introductory, 90 minute, video enhanced session highlights the aims and methods of the program through discussion and hands on activities. It shows you where to get help, how scouting is funded, and even a little history about the program. It addresses how the aims, methods and values are taught at an age-appropriate level within the different scouting programs. Volunteers from all the different Scouting programs take this session together to help them understand they all work together for the benefit of our scouts. New Leader Essentials is only taken once during your tenure as a leader.

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training is next. This is the nuts and bolts of the program. Trainers focus on teaching leaders and assistant leaders how fun and easy Cub Scouting can be. All sessions take less than 3 hours and are packed with all the ingredients needed to make your program a success. Whether you’re a new leader or a leader changing position within the Pack, you will benefit from training tailored to meet your specific positions needs!

To round out your basic training you should complete Youth Protection Training. This is required training and must be repeated every three years. It can be done online or at an instructor led training opportunity. For more information on Youth Protection Training click Youth Protection on the main training page.

Outdoor trainings have are available to help Cub Scout leaders succeed in an outdoor setting. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) focuses on teaching the new Cub Scout Leader with minimal camping experiencing how to plan and carry out an entry-level outdoor experience for the pack. Outdoor Webelos Leader Training (OWL) provides Webelos leaders with skills instruction and practice to enable safe and enjoyable outdoor activities with their dens. Click here to find out more about these trainings.