Leadership Education and Discovery (L.E.A.D.)

Be the Best Scout Leader You Can Be!

Join your Fellow Scouters on March 5th, 2022, from 8am to 5pm, for a complete day of learning, fun and experience.

L.E.A.D. is Golden Gate Area Council's ultimate training event for Scout Leaders, Parents, Venturers and Senior Youth.  Join us for a full day of learning, fun, and a great overall experience.

L.E.A.D. offers over 110 classes across 5 colleges:

• Cub Scouts
• Scouts BSA
• Young Adult Programs (Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring)
• Outdoor Education
• Continuing Education

The day is broken up into 6 sessions. Some classes are 1 session, others, such as CPR certification, are 3 sessions, while even others, like position specific leader training can cover all 6 sessions.

Want to learn some new skills, learn how to work with your youth more efficiently, learn how to increase the FUN in Scouting? We have classes for you as well.

• A Technology Track – Scoutbook for different users, CyberChip, facilitating online unit collaboration
• ILST, Den Chief, Trainer's Edge training
• Expanded safety topics
• Fun with paracord
• Exploring and Sea Scouting
• Merit badge counselor training
• Where to go camping, hiking or backpacking in Northern California or beyond
• Fun outdoor offerings – fishing, geocaching, and more
• Outdoor Ethics courses – Introduction to Tread Lightly, games and activities, camping
• Cooking – Dutch ovens, portable meals, and alternative cooking methods
• Campfires and team building games
• Basics – Boards of Reviews, recruiting, retention, and engaging parents in your unit program
• and lots more!!

Register early and bring a friend for a "Great Day of Scouting"!!!  Learn, Explore and Enjoy!

EARLY REGISTRATION (before 1/1/2022) - $45/adult, $20/youth
REGULAR REGISTRATION (before 2/28/2022) - $60/adult, $25/youth
LATE REGISTRATION (2/28/2022 and after) - $80/adult, $35/youth ... LUNCH NOT INCLUDED FOR LATE REGISTRANTS

Questions: Contact Courtney Mizutani, L.E.A.D. 2022 Course Director, at cmizutani@sbcglobal.net