TFC: 2020 Youth Leadership Training Tracks - Den Chief & SPL

In-Person YOUTH CLASSES At Three Fires Council’s 2020 Training Academy

Wondering where to find fantastic instructors who can train you for leadership positions within your Troop? Training Academy has gathered some of our best instructors to conduct in-person classes you need.  Take one class – or both! – to develop your leadership skills and become a fantastic mentor to other Scouts with whom you work!

Camp Big Timber | 37W955 Big Timber Road, Elgin, IL

PLEASE NOTE: These classes are held on different dates than the Training Academy for adults this year.

Senior Patrol Leader Training is Saturday, Nov. 21 from 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Den Chief Training is Sunday, Nov. 22 from 8:00am to 12:00 noon

Covid Statement:

• Health and safety are paramount to keep everyone safe. We are implementing the following:
• Limited class sizes. Once filled, no exceptions will be made to add additional participants.
• Social distancing is required.
• Masks are required.
• Classes will be broken into smaller, separate groups (15 maximum participants), who will travel together between instructors.
• Non-touch temperatures will be taken at check in.
• A Health Statement (available on the registration page) must be submitted by each participant at check in. 

YOUTH CLASSES OFFERED

SENIOR PATROL LEADER TRAINING

Saturday, November 21, 2020         1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Senior Patrol Leader Training is open to any Scout First Class and above who is either a Senior Patrol Leader (SPL), Assistant Patrol Leader (ASPL) – or aspires to be in this leadership role in the future.

This supplemental training introduces current SPLs and ASPLs – and those who aspire to these positions – to the “nuts and bolts” of troop operations in their units. The syllabus draws from existing training materials for SPLs as well as other sources. It is supplemental and not designed to replace any existing training. At this training, you’ll learn:

• How to Run a Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) Meeting
• Nuts and Bolts of a Troop Meeting
• How to Lead Games
• Communication
• How to Plan and Run a Troop Event
• Working with Adult Leaders

Bring paper, pencil, and your Scout Spirit. Wear your full uniform.

Registration Fee includes: snacks, program supplies, Senior Patrol Leader Handbook, and TFC Training Academy patch.

Check in begins at 1:00 PM. Senior Patrol Leader Training is conducted from 1:30 PM until 5:30 PM.

FEE:  $15 / Scout

Due to Covid considerations, no walk-in registrations will be allowed this year. Thank you for your understanding. Registration is cut off is at 11:59 p.m. on November 19th

DEN CHIEF TRAINING

Sunday, November 22, 2020            8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Den Chief Training is for Scouts BSA members who want to help Cub Scout Den Leaders with their dens. This is a recognized leadership position for Scouts. This course will provide Scouts with skills they need to be effective in this position to help younger Scouts – and it’s a lot of FUN! They will learn songs, games, and crafts to share with their dens and resource materials and information.

Bring pencil, paper, an enthusiastic attitude, and wear their FULL SCOUT uniform. Attendance for the entire session is required to be considered trained and to earn the “TRAINED” patch.

Registration fee includes: snacks, Den Chief Handbook, program supplies, TFC Training Academy patch, and “trained” strip.

Check in begins at 7:30 AM. Den Chief Training is conducted from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

FEE:  $15 / Scout

Due to Covid considerations, no walk-in registrations will be allowed this year. Thank you for your understanding. Registration cut off is at 11:59 p.m. on November 19th