Required Training and Permits

For Scouts &VarsityRequired Training and Permits

Be Prepared!

That's the motto of the Boy Scouts. "Be prepared for what?" someone once asked Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, "Why, for any old thing." said Baden-Powell.

What is your definition?

Prepared: Definitionwilling: willing and able to do something ready to deal with something: in a suitable physical or mental state to be able to cope with any old thing", that is occasionally unexpected or unusually difficult. made, or made ready, beforehand: made ready or put together in advance

The Tour Plan(Formerly called the Travel Permit)Completed on-line @utahscouts.orgPrint two (2) copies: One goes with you on the trip, the other is filed with your unit.Questions? Contact Lisa at Boy Scout Service Center, 444 S Main, Cedar City, (435) 586-1613Hours: M-F 9:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m.

There are Training Resources to Help Leaders Be PreparedWe have Scout leaders with machetes trying to create their own path (program), cutting down trees and bushes, trying to create a path from scratch, when a few feet away lies a well maintained, paved path created by the Boy Scouts of America, with specific directions on how to run the program.-Bradley Harris, Trails to Testimony

Fast Start for Scouts/VarsityRequired TrainingCan be completed by accessing myscouting.orgBasic Orientation to Scouting/Varsity Program

Youth ProtectionRequired Training Every Two YearsAlso accessed on myscouting.orgAddresses Two Deep Leadership

New Leader EssentialsRequired TrainingCan be completed on line or at quarterly District Training sessions.Introduction to Scouting/Varsity Program, Available Resources, and Guidelines for Conducting the Program.Activity Specific TrainingNot Available On-LineHealth and SafetyLeave No TraceRequired every two years

One time only trainingCheck local calendar

Activity Specific Trainings (accessed on myscouting.org)Hazardous Weather

Safe Swim Defense(A plan for conducting swimming activities in a safe manner)

Safety Afloat (Promote Boating Safety)

Activity Specific Training (Cont.)Climb on SafelyRappellingNRA Firearm TrainingCave Exploration

RoundtableThe purpose of roundtable is to train, inform, and motivate. Units that miss roundtable find themselves outside the loop related to District and Council Activities. Roundtable is essentially in-service for LDS Scout Leaders. Roundtable is no more of a burden than attending a Stake Leadership Meeting. The Church delegates this training to the Boy Scouts of America. Bradley D. Harris Trails to Testimony

Roundtable ScheduleRoundtable is held on the first Thursday of the month unless otherwise announced.Held at Canyon View Middle School, 1865 N Main St., Cedar City January, March, April, May, Sept. Oct., Nov., Dec.Begins at 7:30 p.m.February: Recognition Banquet, 7:00 p.m. Canyon View Stake CenterJune: Location Announced, usually held outdoorsJuly: No RoundtableAugust: Cub Scouts only, Location TBA

Quarterly District TrainingHeld the Second Saturday in January, April, July and October(each year location changes except for Julys training that is always held in Parowan)7:45 a.m. Preopening8:00 a.m. This is Scouting9:45 a.m. Break (continental breakfast)10:00 a.m. Leader Specific : Cub Scouts, Scoutmaster, Varsity, Venturing, CommitteeNoon Lunch12:30 Cub Scouts (continued)

Additional District Training

These trainings are held at 6:00 p.m. prior to roundtable as follows:Health and Safety: January, March, May, Sept, and NovemberThis is Scouting: April, October and DecemberOther specific trainings as announced at Roundtable.

Additional Trainings:Timberline-Youth Leadership, Adult StaffKodiak-Youth Leadership, Adult StaffNorth Star-Adult Leadership Training-required to attend WoodbadgeWoodbadge-Advanced Adult Leadership Training

Philmont Scout RanchCamping and hiking programs for Scout Troops and Varsity Teams in 137,000 acres of rugged northern New Mexico. Includes a center for volunteer and professional training. Contact Philmont Scout Ranch (503) 376-2881

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