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New Leader Essentials
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What is it?
New leader essentials is the initial training for adult leaders
serving youth in the Boy Scouts of America. The course presents an
overview of the core elements of Scouting, a look at resources
available to Scouting leaders through the Boy Scouts of America, and
an explanation of Scouting's expectations of its adult leadership.
How long is it?
90 minutes.
Who attends?
All new adult leaders for the Cub program (Tigers/ Cubs/ Webelos),
the Boy Scout program, Varsity, and Venturing.
This program is also recommended for new members of district
committees and Council executive boards.
Course format:
Seven presentations, using lecture, discussion, and video.
Where's it offered?
At scheduled District Trainings (link
to District Web Sites)
Learning Objectives:
Presentation 1: "What are the goals I'm trying to accomplish?"
- Correctly form the salute of each Scouting program.
- Explain the mission statement, aims, and methods of the BSA.
- Explore the ideals of Scouting through the Cub Scout Promise,
Boy Scout Oath, and Venturing Oath.
- Apply these principles of Scouting to real-life experiences of
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers.
Presentation 2: "How do Youth Grow and Develop?"
- Explain the concept of stages of youth development.
- Discuss how behavior is affected by developmental stage.
- Realize the importance of developmentally appropriate
activities at various levels of the program.
Presentation 3: "Where Do I Fit In?"
- Explain how units are organized, noting the involvement of
youth, adult leaders, the unit committee, and the chartered
organization's "ownership" of the unit.
- Describe how units create their own programs within the
policies and guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America.
- Explain what councils and districts are and their connection
to and support for units.
- Describe how the structure of Scouting provides suppport for
adult leaders and units.
Presentation 4: "Where Do I Get Help?"
- Explain how to find people and resources who can best provide
support to the unit leadership.
- Describe the processes of leadership selection and
development.
- Know where to find programs and supporting literature that
will be useful to their leadership positions.
Presentation 5: "Who Pays for Scouting?"
- Explain how youth members and their parents financially
support Scouting activities.
- Describe the fiscal support provided by the unit and chartered
organization.
- Explain how the community provides support for Scouting.
Presentation 6: "How Do I Keep Scouting Safe?"
- Explain the leadership requirements for keeping Scouting safe.
- Cite the BSA policy on drug, alcohol, and tobacco use and
abuse.
- List the policies regarding automobile use and tour permits.
- Explain the basic tenets of Youth Protection and know that a
formal training course is available.
Presentation 7: "Your Bridge Into Scouting"
- Be ready to take on leadership of their Scout units with
confidence and an understanding of both the mission of Scouting
and of the resources available to help fulfill that mission.
What's next?
Leader-specific training for the position being assumed.
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