Adult Training
One of the keys to a successful Scouting experience for young people is trained volunteer Leadership. Click here to view the training calendar.
What Makes a Trained Leader?
Gulf Stream Council requires the following training by
all registered adults:
"This is Scouting" and "Youth Protection Training".
Current registered leaders - submit proof of training (online certificates) to your
appropriate Committee Chair. Youth protection training
must be updated every two years and is a requirement
for annual reregistration..
New unregistered adult - you must complete Youth
Protection Training and This is Scouting within 30
days of submitting your registration application.
Merit Badge Couselors must complete
Youth Protection Training bi-annually.
ONLINE TRAINING IS AVAILABLE FOR MANY BASIC TRAINING CLASSES. INCLUDING YOUTH PROTECTION AND "THIS IS SCOUTING"
If you are a new unregistered adult, create an account without a member ID to take your initial required training. After your registration is processed, return to www.myscouting.org, log in, and update your profile with the "Gulf Stream Council" and your membership ID number.
The following comprises Basic Adult Training and
is highly recommended for all leaders.
- Cub Scout leaders are considered trained when they have completed This is Scouting, Cub Scout Leader Specific training for their position, and Youth Protection Training.
- Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they have completed This is Scouting, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (OLS) and Youth Protection Training.
- Troop Committee Members are considered trained when they have completed This is Scouting, Troop Committee Challenge as their Leader Specific training, and Youth Protection Training.
- Varsity Scout leaders and assistants are considered trained when they have completed This is Scouting, Varsity Scout Leader Specific Training, Outdoor Leader Skills (OLS), and Youth Protection Training.
- Venturing Crew Advisors, Assistant Advisors, and Crew Committee Members,
are considered trained when they have completed This is Scouting, Venturing Leader Specific Training, and Youth Protection Training. - Sea Scout Skippers, Mates, Ship Committee Members are considered trained when they have completed This is Scouting, Sea Scout Leader Specific Training, and Youth Protection Training.
My Scouting provides a variety of materials, from quick references to complete courses, all designed to help our members improve leadership skills and deliver a quality program.
You will need to register in the "My Scouting" site to do any of the following online training: [Click here for the My Scouting site.]
Wood Badge Training
Advanced Leadership Skills for
Adult Leaders in all Programs
