Lake Erie Council Presents:

Adult Scouters give so much to make their units and programs the best they can be. It's very hard work, and let's be real: it isn't always enjoyable.

This training day is a chance to not only practice and learn new skills, but also to network with other Scouters from across the Council (and maybe beyond), as well as to HAVE FUN while you're learning!

Built on the premise of previous Baden-Powell Institutes or University of Scouting opportunities, our theme for this training is G.A.M.E.S. (Getting Adults More Expertise in Scouting). Our promise is that each session taught at this training will be interactive and engaging! You as the participant will play some sort of game in each training session as instructed by the presenter. It's going to be fun!

Each participant will be able to learn from up to 6 GAMES over the course of the day! Please note: the cooking courses, and the ILST course, will each take longer than 1 hour, thus reducing the total amount of courses a participant will be able to take.

There will also be a Midway with a lot of information and access to experts in the realms of: NYLT, WOOD BADGE, Recharter, summer camp opportunities, Unit Positions and How they should operate, How to you start a new unit, disABILITIES in Scouting, Recruitment, Awards and Recognitions for adults, Religious Emblems for youth and adults, and more!

Breakfast snacks, water, coffee, and lunch will be provided.

Childcare is available to parents as well. (Future) Scouts must be at least 3 years old and potty trained to be eligible for the daycare program. 

Please fill out the BSA AHMR Medical/Release form Sections A/B for all youth and adults.

Our Event Timeline:

• 7:30-8:30 AM: Check-in--Austin Hall First floor atrium
• 8:30-8:55 AM: Opening Welcome to all Attendees--Austin Hall Auditorium
• 9:00-9:50 AM: Session 1 (50 Minutes)
• 10:00-10:50 AM: Session 2 (50 Minutes)
• 11:00-11:50 AM: Session 3 (50 Minutes)
• 12:00-12:15 PM: Lunch is served (15 Minutes)--Holden Center cafeteria
• 12:15-1:15: Midway/Networking (60 Minutes)--Holden Center Conference Room-Room 317
• 1:30-2:20: Session 4 (50 Minutes)
• 2:30-3:20: Session 5 (50 Minutes)
• 3:30-4:20: Session 6 (50 Minutes)
• 4:30-5:00: Closing Ceremony (30 Minutes)--Austin Hall Auditorium

Training Sessions

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 101: This training expands upon the concepts presented in the online, nationally-offered BSA Diversity Equity and Inclusion training module. Participants will learn techniques to overcome unconscious bias and avoid microaggressions, and we will discuss how to apply these techniques to Scouting.  This is a 1-hour class.  Austin Room 307, 9:00 am-9:50 am.

Scoutbook: It's a tool that can change and be difficult to navigate. This course is for Scouters who are brand new to the tool, as well as those who only find themselves using it for one or two things.  This is a 1-hour class.  Austin Room 307, 2:30 pm-3:20 pm.

My.Scouting.org: This online tool has changed a lot over the last couple of years. It tracks your unit's roster, control's your unit's online presence at beasout.org, and gives unit leaders the tools to process online applications. We will go over all of these tools and more!  This is a 1-hour class.  Austin Room 307, 1:30 pm-2:20 pm.

Scouting with disABILITIES: be them physical, mental, emotional, developmental, or otherwise, it is likely that Scouting leaders will come across Scouts with differences. This 101-level course will speak to where to find resources from the national level, as well as how to use them, in addition to best practices.  This is a 1-hour class.  Austin Room 307, 3:30 pm-4:20 pm.

Webelos-to-Scout Transition: No matter if you're a Cub Scout parent looking for your child to continue their journey to Eagle, an Arrow of Light den leader trying to complete the requirements, or a seasoned Scoutmaster who's done this forever, this course will provide the best practices to ensure Cub Scouts crossing into Scouts BSA stay in the program.  This is a 1-hour class.  Austin Room 209 (Anatomy Lab), 3:30-4:20 pm.

Recruitment: It's not just about what you say, it's how you say it, where you say it, when you say it, and who you say it to. Learn some basics of the psychology of recruiting and how to utilize that with the resources offered by the Lake Erie Council.  This is a 2-hour class.  Austin Room 307, 10:00 am-11:50am.

The Guide to Safe Scouting and Personal Liability: Without rules, we have no order. And without order, we have nothing! Learn about the guide to safe scouting, and also learn from a trial lawyer what could happen if you don't follow those practices to the letter.  This is a 1-hour class.  Holden Room 315, 10:00 am-10:50 am.

Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops: the Adult Course: ILST is a pre-requisite for NYLT, but is also the foundation of leadership skills required by youth leaders in the Troop. Learn from experienced instructors the best ways to conduct this training within your Troop!  This is a 2-hour class.  Holden Room 315, 1:30 pm-3:20 pm.

Cooking 101- How to Cook (outside): this cooking course will go over the basics of outdoor cooking and sanitation, what gear to bring, and what meals work well for new Scouts and new Leaders. *Be prepared to cook!*  This is a 1-hour class.  Meet in Austin Auditorium, 10:00 am-10:50 am.

Cooking 201- Dutch Ovens: Arrow of Light Scouts and Troops all over make lots of mention about Dutch Ovens. Learn how to clean and care for them, how to use them, and what they are best (and not best) at cooking inside of them. *Be prepared to cook!*  This is a 1-hour class. Meet in Austin Auditorium, 11:00 am-11:50 am. 

Cooking 301- Cooking with all the gadgets: Rotisserie over a fire, sun stoves, foil packs, camp stoves, deep fryers, and so, so much more. Learn from the folks who live to cook in the outdoors!  This is a 1-hour class.  Meet in Austin Auditorium, 1:30 pm-2:20 pm.

Cooking 401- High Adventure Cooking (or the lack thereof): prepping meals for a high adventure backcountry outing can be challenging. Learn from the pros how to plan and execute meals in the middle of the wilderness.  This is a 1-hour class.  Meet in Austin Auditorium, 2:30 pm-3:20 pm.

Cub Scouting 201- You've made it this far as a Cub Scout Leader and you've taken all the position-specific training. Congratulations! Now what do I do? This course will give you the organizational and programmatical skills to keep making your Cub Scout Pack one to be proud of.  This is a 2-hour class.  Austin Room 209 (Anatomy Lab), 1:30 pm-3:20 pm.

STEM/NOVA for Cub Scouts: There's a lot of awesome stuff to learn about in the STEM activitity realm! Come check out what there is to offer your Scouts, and how to get more involved with the program!  This is a 2-hour class.  Austin Room 208 (Gen Bio Lab), 9:00 am-10:50 am.

Orienteering: Using a map and compass for Troops or Crews can be challenging. Sometimes, Scouts ask you for help with these skills that you really don't have yourself. Learn from the pros and never get lost in this topic again!  This is a 2-hour class.  Austin Room 209 (Anatomy Lab), 10:00 am-11:50 am.

Leave No Trace: there are 7 principles that apply at all times to outdoor activities and outings. Don't just learn what they are, but how to demonstrate them to Scouts of all ages.  This is a 1-hour class.  Austin Room 208 (Gen Bio Lab), 3:30 pm-4:20 pm.

Please ensure that your total class-hours totals no more than 6.

Registration closes on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:59pm.

EVENT COST:

Cost per participant is $25.

Cost for child care per child is $10