Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: Kingston Chase Pool Clubhouse, 1623 Hiddenbrook Drive, Herndon, VA 20170

Event Details:

This course is specifically intended for registered Scoutmasters/Assistant Scoutmasters and is required to complete your basic training.  Other interested adults working with Scouts BSA troops -- committee members, parents -- are welcome to attend.

Through a series of lively presentations and discussions, the course teaches basic methods adult leaders can use to guide boy leaders in delivering an effective, exciting scouting program.  Course topics include:

Practical concerns of a scout leader

The role of adult leaders in a boy-led troop

Troop operation using the patrol method

Achieving a vibrant, safe outdoor program

Encouraging recognition through advancement

Understanding troop administration and the troop committee 

Fee: The course is free.

Wear/Bring: Wear Scouts BSA leader uniform, bring Troop Leader Guidebook (if you have it)

Prerequisite:  Scoutmasters/Assistant Scoutmasters, please complete Hazardous Weather Training, SCO_800, available on-line at www.my.scouting.org, before the session and e-mail me your completion certificate, or print it and bring it with you to the training.  Please contact me (see below) with any questions.

Contact:

Roger Claff

Powhatan District Training Chair
reclaff@outlook.com

(703) 401-0762

When & Where:

Kingston Chase Pool Clubhouse

1623 Hiddenbrook Drive
Herndon, Virginia 20170

Saturday, May 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM