TRAINING

NOTE: Most of the links below will take you out of Troop 801's web page.
The Boy Scouts of America working through your local council, district and troop
provides numerous opportunities for training. Troop 801 regards the training of their adult leaders a high priority. Training is the key to providing a quality program and maintaining our outstanding safety record.
As the number of scouts increases, the need for trained adult leaders also increases. To meet the challenge, Troop 801 is committed to providing the best training possible for it's leaders. This commitment to excellence will help to ensure the continuing growth and success of the troop.
Below you will find just a few of the many training courses that the Boy Scouts
of America offers to it's members. If you are not a registered member, we encourage you to do so. You will find that the training being offered is best available and that it is not only beneficial, but fun!
For information on training programs provided by the Orange County Boy Scouts of America, click here!
BSA now offers many training courses on-line such as

Youth Protection Training

Boy Scout Leader Fast Start

Safety Afloat

Venturing Advisor Fast Start

Safety Swim Defense

Troop Committee Challenge

Click here for the BSA On-Line Learning Center.

Youth Protection Training (YPT)*
This course will provide instruction on:
How to prevent, detect and report the occurrence of child abuse. Training consist of a video and classroom instruction - (approx. 2hrs.)
On all Tour Permits, one person on an outing must be trained and certified in Youth Protection. Each registered adult is required to take the Youth Protection Training every 3 years. If this is you first Youth Protection Training, it is recommended that you attend the live training first before you take the on-line course. To complete the YPT Training course on line, click here.  The course is offered in both English and Spanish.
For more info on YPT, click here.

Basic Leader Training
"New Leader Essentials"

This is one of two parts of New Basic Leader Training. New Leader Essentials is an introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of Scouting.

This 90 minute session is only done once and is not repeated when a leader takes on a new position. Click here to see the new training schedule.

"Leader Specific Training"

This is the second of two parts of New Basic Leader Training. Leader Specific Training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a leadership role.

Leader Specific Training has been developed for the following positions and their assistants: Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, Webelos den leaders, Cub masters, Pack committee members, Scoutmasters, Troop committee members, Venturing committee members, Varsity coaches, Venturing advisors, District Leaders. Click here for schedule listing by dates.

Venturing Basic Leader Training
This course will provide instruction on:
Basic level training for Venturing advisors, their assistants, and Committee members. For more information on Venturing, click here. For information on Venturing training, click here.

Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat
This course will provide instruction on:
Procedures for conducting group swims. Training consists of classroom instruction covering flotation devices, buddy system and how to set up a safe swim area. May be taken on-line.
For more information, training outline and the training schedule, click here.

High Adventure Training (HAT)
This course provides instruction on:
Proper wilderness camping and hiking. Many levels are available. Backpack Awareness Training consists of Classroom instruction, a day hike and a weekend outing. Click here for more information.

C.P.R. & First Aid Training
This course provides instruction on:
C.P.R. and basic first aid. Classes are scheduled by our troop as required. See the Scout Master for future dates.

Wood Badge
Wood Badge is scouting's premier training course. It's the ultimate leadership training experience designed to meet the leadership needs for all Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturing leaders as well as Council and District leaders and Scouting professionals.

This course provides instruction on:
Advanced training for Adult Scout Leaders. An organizational training course for those who are looking to improve their skills. It is open to all registered scouters who have completed (SALT) training course.

For more information and the training schedule, click here.

Scouter
This term is used to describe any person that is a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America and participates in the scouting program. This applies to adult volunteers as well as boys. Formal training
through the courses listed above are highly recommended, but Adult volunteers can also receive O.J.T. (on the job training) by attending the meetings and campouts.
You must complete formal training to hold various positions in the troop. Certifications such as YPT and Safe Swim Defense/Safety afloat are required for troop outings. See the Scout Master for more details.

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	Youth Protection Training (YPT)* This course will provide instruction on: How to prevent, detect and report the occurrence of child abuse. Training consist of a video and classroom instruction - (approx. 2hrs.) On all Tour Permits, one person on an outing must be trained and certified in Youth Protection. Each registered adult is required to take the Youth Protection Training every 3 years. If this is you first Youth Protection Training, it is recommended that you attend the live training first before you take the on-line course. To complete the YPT Training course on line, click here. The course is offered in both English and Spanish. For more info on YPT, click here.
	Basic Leader Training "New Leader Essentials" This is one of two parts of New Basic Leader Training. New Leader Essentials is an introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of Scouting. This 90 minute session is only done once and is not repeated when a leader takes on a new position. Click here to see the new training schedule. "Leader Specific Training" This is the second of two parts of New Basic Leader Training. Leader Specific Training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs to assume a leadership role. Leader Specific Training has been developed for the following positions and their assistants: Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, Webelos den leaders, Cub masters, Pack committee members, Scoutmasters, Troop committee members, Venturing committee members, Varsity coaches, Venturing advisors, District Leaders. Click here for schedule listing by dates.
	Venturing Basic Leader Training This course will provide instruction on: Basic level training for Venturing advisors, their assistants, and Committee members. For more information on Venturing, click here. For information on Venturing training, click here.
	Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat This course will provide instruction on: Procedures for conducting group swims. Training consists of classroom instruction covering flotation devices, buddy system and how to set up a safe swim area. May be taken on-line. For more information, training outline and the training schedule, click here.
	High Adventure Training (HAT) This course provides instruction on: Proper wilderness camping and hiking. Many levels are available. Backpack Awareness Training consists of Classroom instruction, a day hike and a weekend outing. Click here for more information.
	C.P.R. & First Aid Training This course provides instruction on: C.P.R. and basic first aid. Classes are scheduled by our troop as required. See the Scout Master for future dates.
	Wood Badge Wood Badge is scouting's premier training course. It's the ultimate leadership training experience designed to meet the leadership needs for all Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturing leaders as well as Council and District leaders and Scouting professionals. This course provides instruction on: Advanced training for Adult Scout Leaders. An organizational training course for those who are looking to improve their skills. It is open to all registered scouters who have completed (SALT) training course. For more information and the training schedule, click here.
	Scouter This term is used to describe any person that is a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America and participates in the scouting program. This applies to adult volunteers as well as boys. Formal training through the courses listed above are highly recommended, but Adult volunteers can also receive O.J.T. (on the job training) by attending the meetings and campouts. You must complete formal training to hold various positions in the troop. Certifications such as YPT and Safe Swim Defense/Safety afloat are required for troop outings. See the Scout Master for more details.