Adult Training
Adults need training in order to participate in BSA programs. The training required depends on the registered position, and on what activities will be undertaken.
There are four layers of training:
I. Youth Protection
Every adult who drives, camps, or participates regularly with youth in Scouting activities at St. Elizabeth Seton must complete two courses -- BSA Youth Protection training, and Catholic diocese protocol training. BSA Youth Protection training may be done online, and expires every 2 years. Diocese protocol "Safe and Sacred" training is offered online and expires every 3 years.
BSA Youth Protection Training
Diocese Safe & Sacred Training
II. Position-Specific Training
For each position in Scouting, the position-specific training requirements are set by BSA. They are as follows:
Position | Training Required |
Scoutmaster | Scoutmaster-Specific
Training Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills Hazardous Weather |
Assistant Scoutmaster | Scoutmaster-Specific
Training Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills Hazardous Weather |
Committee Chair | Troop Committee Challenge |
Committee Member | Troop Committee Challenge |
Parent | No additional position-specific training |
Chartered Organization Rep | Training the Chartered Organization Rep |
Merit Badge Counselor* | Merit Badge Counselor Orientation |
* Merit Badge Counselor is a district role, and can be held in addition to another position.
III. Activity-Specific Training
For outings that involve certain activities, additional safety-related training is needed for one or more adults on the trip. Examples are as follows:
Activity | Training Needed |
All Outings | Hazardous Weather |
All Outings | First Aid |
Most Outings | CPR |
Swimming | Safe Swim Defense |
Boating | Safety Afloat (and perhaps boating instructor training) |
Canoeing or Kayaking | Voyageur Training / Paddlecraft Safety |
Climbing | Climb on Safely |
Hiking or Backpacking | Trek Safely |
Shooting Sports | NRA Instructor certification / Range Safety Officer |
IV. Advanced Leader Training
Wood Badge Training |
Voyageur Canoe Training |
Marlenspike Knots Training |