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Serving over 6300 Youth in the Southern Tier of New York and
the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





Leadership Training



Every Youth Deserves a Trained Leader

Training is one of the most important aspects of the Scouting Program. To make sure your unit and its leaders are fully trained, the Five Rivers Council Training Committee works tirelessly to maximize training opportunities throughout the Council. For the most enjoyable Scouting experience, please take advantage of our new and exciting training programs!

Upcoming Training Opportunities:





Answer Center

  • What is BSA Training?

  • What do I need to be fully "trained"? [324 KB]
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  • Woodbadge for the 21st Century - Wood Badge for the 21st century is an advanced training developed for all Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout and Venturing Leaders, as well as Council and District leaders. Its focus is on leadership, not out-of-door skills.

  • Venturing Powderhorn Training [223 KB] - Unlike Woodbadge, which is a personal development course, Powderhorn will let you experience many high-adventure skills, learn where to get the resources to support high-adventure programs, and discover how to offer those programs in such an exciting, out-of-the-box way that teens will keep coming back to meetings and activities

  • Scuba BSA [3.6 MB] - Scuba BSA introduces qualified Boy Scout, Venturing, and registered adult participants to the special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with scuba diving, encourages aquatics activities that promote fitness and recreation, and provides a foundation for those who later will participate in more advanced underwater activity.

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