S.A.F.E. Guarding Youth Training
Safeguarding youth is a value at the core of the Scouting movement. It is vital to maintain a culture of active supervision, awareness, and safety at all levels of Scouting. Safeguarding Youth training will help you prevent harm to youth, is required for all Scouting America registered volunteers and is a joining requirement. You must complete all the lessons in this course and achieve an 80% or better score on the Course Test to receive credit for this training.
- Create or log into your account at my.scouting.org
- On the right side of the screen Click on “S.A.F.E. Guarding Youth Training”
- “Enroll” in S.A.F.E. Guarding Youth Training
- Training will need completed every year with a refresher course
Postion Specfic
A trained leader is knowledgeable and confident in the role being performed, and the knowledge and confidence of a trained leader are quickly sensed by those they lead. We strive to provide leader-specific training for any and all looking to improve within their leadership role.
- Create or log into your account at my.scouting.org
- On the right side of the screen, click on “BSA Learn Center”
- Choose your program and select your position.
- “Enroll” in your learning plan and complete the training
Health and Safety
Hazardous Weather Training - UPDATE
In 2017, Hazardous Weather Training was made mandatory for all Direct Contact Leaders, however completion of this training has not been properly reflected in training reports. Effective the week of December 2, 2024 this training will be reflected in training reports. Please see the attached file for more information.
Am I Trained?
This PDF contains what trainings you would need to have for each position that you have in Scouting.
Council Contact
Council Training VP – Jimmy Miller
Arrowhead Training chair – Patrick Adams
River Trail Training chair – Open
Zane Trace Training chair –
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