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!
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:
Online Training
- Youth Protection Training
- Fast Start Training -
Your first step in Training. - Safe Swim Defense / Safety Afloat Training
- Troop Committee Challenge -
Position Training for Boy Scout Troop Committee Members
For New Cub Scout Leaders
- Tiger Cub Den Leaders and Assistants
[398 KB] - Wolf/Bear Den Leaders and Assistants [432 KB]
- Webelos Den Leaders and Assistants [402 KB]
- Cubmasters and Assistants and Assistants [467 KB]
- Pack Committee Members [446 KB]
Answer Center
- What is BSA Training?
- What do I need to be fully "trained"? [324 KB]
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Alternative Spreadsheet View [26 KB] - 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.