Training
Training Announcements
Wood Badge 2014!!!
What is Wood Badge? Wood Badge is a leadership course for trained Cub Scout Leaders, Venture Leaders, Varsity and Boy Scout Leaders. Also, District and Council leaders. All trained adult Scout leaders are encouraged to attend Wood Badge! Wood Badge is a world wide training tradition that reaches back to the days of the founding…(more)
Wilderness First Aid Training Course Offered in October
Wilderness First Aid Training is being offered by Blue Ridge Mountain Sports on October 6 & 7, 2012 from 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM each day. Philmont Scout Ranch requires current certification of at least one person per Crew (prefer two people) in Wilderness First Aid or the equivalent and CPR from the American Heart Association, the…(more)
Leader Training Awards (aka Square Knots)
Are you working toward a leader training award to earn a square knot for your uniform? To see a compilation of knots with descriptions click on this link: http://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/01/know-your-knots/ These knots are not to show how important you are, but to show how experienced you are. If you put in your time, get the training…(more)
Membership Application Requirements
On March 8, 2012, The National Council Operations office clarified the registration process for membership in the BSA. There were no changes to what information is required for an application to be complete. The Heart of Virginia Council has additional requirements for membership applications pertaining to educational requirements. To ensure compliance with local and national requirements, an Adult…(more)
Wood Badge 2012
As many of you have heard, the next Wood Badge course, scheduled for spring, 2012, filled up very quickly and a wait list continues to grow. Great word-of-mouth from recent participants seems to be pushing up demand for the course. Wood Badge makes Scout leaders more effective and the Scouts who they serve get a…(more)
Wood Badge 2012 Now Registering!
Are You Ready To Be Part Of A 92-Year-Old World Wide Tradition? Are You Ready To Learn New Leadership Skills? Are You Ready To Be Part of Something Special and Make New Friends? Are You Ready to Have Fun? Then Try… WOOD BADGE What is Wood Badge? Wood Badge is a: § Leadership course for:…(more)
Scoutmaster Indoor Training – March 5th
Spread the word: This just in: YES, there will be “Scoutmaster Indoor Training” at the Commissioner College! Click here to register: http://www.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.asp?ActivityKey=901988 You MUST preregister (no walk ins). Registration closes on February 28, 2011. Who: Required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. Also recommended for Troop Committee members and Webelos II leaders who will be moving…(more)
Trainer’s Edge
The Trainer’s EDGE helps develop the skills of a trainer. It is the required train-the-trainer course for Wood Badge, Commissioners’ College and NYLT staffs and is highly beneficial for all trainers. It is being offered Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Virginia United Methodist Conference Center, 10330 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, VA from 8:00 a.m….(more)
Philmont Training Center
In 2011 the Philmont Training Center (PTC), National Training Center of the Boy Scouts of America, will be offering over 80 courses during eleven week-long sessions. Registration for Conferences is available to all registered volunteers and professional Scouters, and family programs are also offered for spouses and children of all ages. Full course descriptions are available online…(more)
