Continued Training
Now that you have been trained in the basics, there is additional training that you will want to take! There are many opportunities to continue to learn and enhance your skills. Supplemental training is available for many areas of Scouting. Please note that for online sessions, you will need your Scout Identification Number to register for online training.
S.W.A.T. Scouts Want Adults Trained!
Listed here are training sessions offered by the council, followed by information on supplemental training sessions. Some supplemental training sessions are offered online and some are group sessions.
Upcoming Council Offered Training Sessions
Training Course |
Date |
Location |
Time |
Youth Protection Training Cub Scout Position Specific Training All Positions |
November 20, 2010 |
Pax Christi Church, Rochester, MN |
10:00 AM
8:30 AM to Noon |
Youth Protection Training Cub Scout Position Specific Training All Positions |
December 18, 2010 |
Pax Christi Church, Rochester, MN |
10:00 AM
8:30 AM to Noon |
Youth Protection Training Cub Scout Position Specific Training Den Leader Only |
May 20, 2011 |
Gamehaven Scout Reservation |
6:30 PM
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM |
Learn more about Youth Protection and Cub Scout Training and Registration Information. Registration is required and appreciated. Email Mike Hudson. Please include your contact information and which session you are interested in. |
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BALOO Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation |
May 21, 2011 Registration Deadline: May 16, 2011 |
Gamehaven Scout Reservation |
8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
BALOO Training is for new leaders and parents to prepare them for pack overnights. Email Mike Hudson if you have questions about BALOO training. |
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Supplemental and Online Training Sessions
Supplemental training is offered online or requested or may be taken at another council's training event. If you are interested in taking supplemental training, email info@gamehavenbsa.org for information on upcoming training sessions or check the council calendar for training information.
The Online Learning Center site provides a variety of materials, from quick references to complete courses, all designed to help our members improve leadership skills. E-learning courses also help adults deliver quality Scouting experiences to youth. A login is required, however, anyone may create a user account and view the courses. Registered members of the BSA may provide their member numbers to receive credit.
Some of the e-learning courses offered online are:
Troop Committee Challenge Trek Safely Hazardous Weather Safety Afloat Safe Swim Defense General Diversity Unit Commissioner Training Scoutparents Unit Coordinator Merit Badge Counselor
Youth Training Online
BSA has online training that is available for youth. One such course is Den Chief Training. Boy Scouts wishing to become den chiefs will want to take this online course as part of their training to become a den chief. There is also Venturing Crew Orientation and many other worthwhile courses. Check it out!
Den Chief Training Venturing Crew Orientation
Safe Scouting
Gamehaven practices safe scouting. Nothing is more important than Safety in Scouting. There are many resources for safe scouting information.
Gamehaven Council's Risk Management Committee provides information here.
BSA's safe Scouting information is found here.
BSA also has a publication titled Guide to Safe Scouting.
CONTACT US
Gamehaven Council Offices
1124 11 1/2 Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904
507-287-1410
800-524-3907
507-287-1413 (fax)
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