Are you an adult or youth in scouting that trains other adults or youth? Whether or not you hold a formal position in your unit, if you are involved in Scouting America, then most likely at some point you have and will help with training.

If you are a Den Leader, you are training the Cub Scouts in your Den. If you are a Senior Patrol Leader, you are training Scouts in your Troop in skills and leadership. If you are a Merit Badge Counselor, you are training scouts in the skills you are presenting. This is why all adults, and youth over the age of 14, are encouraged to complete Scouting America’s Fundamentals of Training courses.

Fundamentals Part 1 - Science of Training is designed to help Scouts and Scouters, regardless of their training experience, identify effective training methods. It will help freshen up the skills of current Scouting America trainers, as well. The skills and strategies presented have been shown to improve teaching and learning. The value of these skills are not limited to a role in Scouting but can be applied in personal and professional settings as well.

Fundamentals Part 2- Craft of Training is the second part of the train-the-trainer continuum. As trainers develop their training skills, this course provides an opportunity for trainers to practice and refine their abilities through experiential learning, paired with feedback from faculty members and peers.

If you want to be a better teacher, trainer and Scouter join us for the combined Fundamentals of Training parts 1 and 2. We will take breaks during the course, including a break for lunch so bring a lunch!