Training

All registered adult leaders in Pack 55 are required to complete the following three training courses:

• "Fast Start" Training  -  see BSA website for on-line version of this training.
  Link to BSA training site
• "New Leader Essentials" (approx 1.5 hrs), followed by the training course for your specific position (each approx 2.5 hrs):
         Tiger Den Leader Specific
         Cub Den Leader Specific
         Webelos Den Leader Specific
         Cubmaster Specific
         Pack Committee Specific
  These courses are offered several times each year by the Golden Arrow District.
  Next offered on September 20, 2008. 
    Link to course at GAD website
• "Youth Protection Training"  -  conducted by the GAD at various times during each year and offered at Cub Leader Pow Wow in November.  There is also an on-line version of this course offered via the GAD or SHAC websites.

Webelos leaders and others involved in the camping program are encouraged to also complete "Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills".  This course has an in-town session, followed by a weekend campout.  This course is required for future Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.
        Next offered in October 2008.   Link to course at GAD website

The SHAC and GAD also provide other training sessions as explained on their websites.
        Link to the training overview at GAD's website