Step 1: Cub Scout Leader Fast Start - an introduction to being a leader in Cub Scouts; available on the web.

Step 2: New Leader Essentials (NLE) - This is a 90-minute course for all new leaders (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity and Venturing) and interested adults. It is an overview of the entire BSA program; focuses on the aims, ideals and methods used in each of the parts of the BSA program; and emphasizes the progression from one part of the program to the next. New Leader Essentials is best taken before Leader Specific Training. Please look at the Training Calendar for the next session.

Step 3: Cub Scout Leader Specific Training - This course covers in-depth training for Wolf, Bear and Webelos Den Leaders. Please look at the Training Calendar for the next session.

OTHER TRAINING

Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training (pdf) document should be used as a reference for BSA aquatics by an "approved" trainer (contact Jennifer Elson for a list of trainers). It is partially extracted from the "Guide to Safe Scouting" which is also available online at the Boy Scout National website. This information needs to be covered when conducting unit-level training for these two courses (usually in a combined class).

For more training information, please look at the NNM Training Calendar or contact Pippa Freyer, NNM Training Chairman.

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