National Youth Leadership Training Registration Open - and filling fast!
The Atlanta Area Council's premier youth leadership training (NYLT) is once again ramping up for another fantastic year of fun and leadership development. This year, Scouts have 5 courses to choose from to fit your busy schedule. Scouts who have reached first class and 13 years of age or 14 for Venture Scouts are welcome to signup for this amazing opportunity. A Scoutmaster/ Crew Advisor recommendation is required. The course is best suited for Scouts and Venturers who are interested in further developing their understanding of leadership skills needed to lead your units, or any team activity you may be involved with.
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Wood Badge
Wood Badge is the premier leadership training course for Scout Leaders and is available to registered leaders of all levels of the Scouting program. It concentrates on providing training on modern leadership skills needed in today's world for Scout leaders. Wood Badge Training will not only make you a better Scout Leader, it will also assist you in improving your personal and professional life as well.
Two courses are left in 2015. Click here for a complete list of courses and additional information.
Back Country Outdoor Leader Skills Training
The Atlanta Area Council Backcountry Outdoor Leader Skills training places an emphasis on how to conduct backpacking campouts following patrol or "crew" methods. This is excellent training for adult advisors preparing crews for Philmont, conducting other high adventure treks, or just taking Scouts out into the wilderness. The most successful crews are those with trained leaders. The more advisors trained the easier it will be to develop high performing teams. Space is limited, don't delay - register today!
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Shooting Sports Training
The NRA and USA Archery instructor training courses are designed to teach you how to teach others. By learning to teach others you will also increase your personal knowledge of firearms, archery equipment and improve your shooting skills. Participants who successfully complete the NRA or USA Archery instructor training courses will be a certified instructor with the respective organization. Registration will be available soon for these training's at the links below:
Train the Trainer Continuum
The three-part Train-The-Trainer Continuum (T3, or T-Cubed) is for leader trainers in the Boy Scouts of America
Part 1: The Fundamentals of Training - August 12, 2015
This course introduces teaching techniques and skills to new Scout trainers but is also designed to help all Scouters, regardless of their experience, present effective training. Intended for both youth and adult trainers, the course will help those who might have trained for other organizations learn the BSA's training techniques, and it will help freshen up the skills of current BSA trainers.
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Part 2: Trainer's EDGE - August 22, 2015
This is the second part of the three-part Train-The-Trainer Continuum. The Trainer's Edge focuses on the participant, while raising the level of skill a trainer brings to the staff experience. Only practice can polish these skills, but this course is intended to "train the trainer" on behaviors and resources while offering hands-on experience in methods and media. Whatever your training position, you can benefit from this course! (This is required for all Wood Badge and NYLT staff. Retake every three years.) Training will begin at 8 AM and conclude at 5 PM.
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Part 3: Master Trainer - Date TBA
The third part of the Train-The-Trainer Continuum is the Master Trainer course taught at one of the BSA's national volunteer training centers or at the regional level. This new course focuses on developing the skills needed to manage a council or district training program, as well as the skills needed to identify and develop training team members. More information coming soon.
Commissioner Basic Training
Congratulations! You have been asked to serve on the Commissioner team for your district. You will have a wonderful time making new friends and participating in all kinds of activities with those units you will serve. Now it is time to get the training you will need to be the best Commissioner you can be! Choose from the selections below the training and time that best suits your busy schedule: