Adult Leader Training at Merit Badge College 2018

Held at Delta College on Saturday, December 8, 2018

Here is a great chance to become a trained leader or pick up some supplemental training!  Why not pick up some training while your Scouts are in their merit badge classes?

Cost is $6 for the day if paid by December 1 at midnight and will go to $10 after that.  This covers your registration for 2-half day or 1-full day session.  Lunch is NOT included, but can be purchased at the Delta Cafeteria.

ALL Day Session: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

M01: Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specifics (S24) and M02: Eagle Bridge to SM/SMA Leader Specifics (combined)​M01 is required training for all Scoutmasters and assistants.  This course provides the understanding of the Scoutmaster role. The course includes the 7 steps of a troop meeting, how to instill the eight methods of Scouting into the troop program, the advancement program, troop finances, troop program planning, the troop organization, the uniform, the paperwork, but most importantly how to deliver the “Promise of Scouting”.​M02 course is for Eagle Scouts under the age of 24. The Eagle Bridge provides the necessary training to help with the cross over from a youth to an adult in a Boy Scout troop. Completion of this course and Youth Protection (YPT) will complete the required training for Eagle Scouts under the age of 24 to become “Trained” in the Scoutmaster or Scoutmaster Assistant position. This is a great opportunity for college students that are home on break to complete their training. Eagle and birth dates will be verified prior to participants taking the course.

Morning Sessions: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

M03: Troop Committee Challenge (training)

This is required training for troop committee chairs and members.  This training has been developed to help troop committee members better understand their roles and responsibilities. Troop committee members will be better prepared to deliver the promise in support of the troop, Scoutmaster, and Scouts.

M04: Eagle Coach Training

This is required training for the Eagle Coach in each troop. The course is designed to give the Eagle Coach the tools they need to help a Life Scout along his/her journey to becoming an Eagle Scout.

STEM Integration

STEM Integration is for anyone who would like to learn how to integrate STEM in their annual program by attending STEM Events as well as using their regular Pack / Troop / Crew plans to connect STEM in Scouting year round.  We will cover how to tie the STEM required Merit Badges to the STEM Nova program, etc.  This session is often a great place for Q&A at the end.

Family Scouting

We will discuss the changes taking place in BSA. We will focus on the changes to SCOUTS BSA beginning February 2019 will answer questions about Cub Scouting and will provide resources to help link interested individuals to troops.

Afternoon Sessions: 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

M05: Scoutmaster Conference Training and Conducting Boards of Review

This course covers the “How To” skills for conducting the various types of Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review. This course is based on the National advancement policies.

Scout Book

Learn the basics about Scout Book and how to integrate it into your unit.

Nova Counselor Training

The Nova Counselor Training is just that - Nova Counselor and Super Nova Mentor Training.  It involves getting an adult application (no fee) completed for the Nova Counselor position and is an in-depth dive to the Nova Awards, the process from beginning to end.

Family Scouting 

We will discuss the changes taking place in BSA. We will focus on the changes to SCOUTS BSA beginning February 2019 will answer questions about Cub Scouting and will provide resources to help link interested individuals to troops.

Please wear your uniform.  A health form is NOT required.  We would like you to register beforehand, but walk-ins will be accepted. 

Bring your Scouting Spirit!

Delta will again offer lunch for participants for an additional fee.  The lunch specials for 2018 are: 

• 1- 1/4 lb hot dog, fries, & soda or water for $4.50.  ($2.50 for Hot Dog only)
• Quarter pound cheeseburger, fries, & soda or water for $6.50 ($4.50 -Cheeseburger only)
• Chicken tenders, fries, & soda or water for $6.50. ($4.50 for Chicken Tenders Only)

***ALA CARTE ITEMS***

• Slice of Pizza (No Combo) $2.50
• Deli Sandwich / Sub (No Combo $4.99
• Chef Salad (No Combo) $5.99
• Cans of Pop Includes Deposit & Tax $1.50
• Large French Fry  $2.10
• Breadstick $1.35

All prices include tax.

Questions?  Contact Sarah Witgen at (989) 295-3149 or sawcline@aol.com