Join us on February 22nd, 2025

Learning how to train others, whether it's a incoming Scoutmaster, committee chair, etc. is essential to the success of any Scouting unit. Trainer's EDGE is BSA's trainer development course designed to help Scouters gain the self-confidence to train others through the EDGE training model.

What is the EDGE method?
Explain how it is done – Tell them
Demonstrate the steps – Show them
Guide learners as they practice – Watch them do it
Enable them to succeed on their own – Use memory aids, practice it, they teach it

We invite all Adult Leaders: District and council trainers,, Merit badge counselors, Summer and winter camp staff, Roundtable staff members, Pack trainers, Commissioner trainers, NYLT and Wood Badge staff, Troop guides or instructors, Unit leaders

Trainer’s EDGE is a full-day course covering topics essential in developing good trainers/presenters.

Modules include: 1) Communicating; 2) Logistics, Media, and Methods; 3) Directing Traffic and Thoughts; and 4) Participant Platform.

Participants are divided into patrols of six people for the duration of the course. A Trainer’s EDGE staff member will serve as a troop guide for each patrol. The last module requires each participant to prepare a 10-12 minutes presentation on a topic related to Wood Badge, National Youth Leadership Training, Scouts BSA Summer Camp activity, or the Boy Scouts of America. Participants will have 30 minutes to adjust their presentation after the learning modules and prior to presenting. ALL visual aids should be prepared prior to the course

This Event will held at 

3201 Interstate 70 Dr. NW Columbia, MO 65202