Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader!

Trained Scouting leaders provide a quality, fun-filled program for Scouts. When leaders understand the whys and how's of Scouting, they are more effective in their roles. Trained leaders know how to use the available resources to provide an exciting and worthwhile program for the Scouts. Trained leaders also have confidence in carrying out their roles and responsibilities. As a result, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venture's receive a program designed to achieve Scouting aims of citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness.

What Makes a Trained Leader?

Cub Scout leaders are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials and the Cub Scout Leader Specific training for their position.

Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.

Troop committee members are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials and the Troop Committee Challenge as their Leader Specific training.

Steps To Becoming A Trained Pack 432 Leader

1. Orientation/Fast Start Training
The fastest and easiest way to begin is Fast Start training - an orientation session designed to help new leaders plan and organize their first meeting. The Fast Start class can be taken online from the Grand Canyon Council web site.

2. Youth Protection Guidelines Training
Once you have become familiar with how to plan and organize your Scouting meetings, take the Youth Protection Guidelines On-Line Training. This important training program will provide you with the knowledge you need to create a safe haven for the youth in your care.

3. Basic Training
Now you?re ready to learn more about the Aims & Methods of Scouting, as well as in-depth information about planning and conducting fun and adventurous Scouting programs. To complete your Basic Training of Scouting skills and knowledge, you will need to attend New Leader Essentials and Leader Specific Training for your Scouting position.

New Leader Essentials Training is Presented at:
   Thunderbird District Roundtable Meetings
   Second Thursday of each month (except July) 7:00 p.m.
   LDS Meeting House at 35th Ave & Happy Valley Road

Leader specific training is offered throughout the year. Please check the district calendar for more information on upcoming courses.

4. Roundtables
The monthly district roundtable is where methods, skills, and ideas are shared with you and other Scouting leaders to provide Scouts with an interesting, fun-filled, and purposeful programs. In addition roundtable programs offer a number of the Supplemental Training Programs along with information about upcoming district and council events.

Congratulations! Welcome to the challenges, opportunities, joys, and satisfactions that will be yours as a Scouting leader while you guide and influence the lives of young people. By making the commitment to serve as a Scouting leader, you have joined the ranks of more than 18,000 adult leaders in the 2,600 Scouting units in the Grand Canyon Council who are giving time, ability, enthusiasm, and energy to build a better future for our nation.

As you give leadership in Scouting, you help enrich the lives of our youth and make a difference in the kind of men and women they will become. An exciting and rewarding experience lies ahead of you.

Many people are interested in helping you be successful in your job. And there are many training opportunities that will help you grow into an effective leader of youth.