B . A. L. O. O.

 Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

 Are YOU thinking about CAMPING this summer or fall with your Pack?  The Boy Scouts of America requires that any Cub Scout Pack conducting a Pack Family Campout have a BALOO trained parent not only instrumental in the planning of the campout but this parent must also be present during the entire campout period.  Is your Pack planning a Pack campout this year?  Does your pack have several BALOO trained leaders?  If not, your pack needs to get a few of your parents to attend BALOO training so your Pack’s campout will go off without a hitch.  Therefore, it is strongly suggested that Packs have at least 3 or more BALOO trained parents.

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Find information, videos, and photos from the 2010 District Committee Training Orientation and Council Program Launch Seminars at the following FACEBOOK page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/seminolesprings/270555771460

If you are a Webelos leader or parent who will want to be active with your son’s troop after his spring crossover, please check out the training opportunities listed below for both Troop Committee members and Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmasters.

Listed below are all of the Boy Scout Leader Position Specific courses (Scoutmaster Position Specific and Troop Committee Position Specific) available around Central Florida Council through June 2010. Information listed below includes all classes as reported to the Council Training Committee as of April 15th. As additional information is received, it will be added to future promotional announcements. All districts are asked to send their complete training schedules to Nell Colbert at necolbert@usa.net as soon as possible.

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 Are you working towards your Webelos Den Leader Award?

Get the training you need to have a great Webelos Den campout AND complete one of the requirements for this knot.

There is only ONE more training opportunity available before June!

The spring camping season is in full force and our Webelos Dens really want to go camping as a den. All Webelos leaders need to attend the Outdoor Leader Skills training so you will be able to guide your den to a fantastic outdoor experience. BEAR DEN LEADERS are also encouraged to attend the spring OLS-WL so that you are ready for your scouts to become Webelos in June. (Continue Reading)

B. A. L. O. O.  Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Below are the ONLY TWO REMAINING BALOO classes for spring 2010 BALOO training is for any parent, with or without camping experience. During the training you will learn what constitutes an acceptable campsite for Cub Scout Family Camping, what activities are considered age appropriate for your campout in addition to learning some simple cooking ideas and getting information on equipment and how to set up a campsite. You’ll also learn about BSA’s Health and Safety requirements and get some first hand experience in planning a campout program for your pack.

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  An Invitation to Increase your Commissioner Skills! Attend the 2010 College of Commissioner Science on April 24th  

Register on-line at: http://secure.cfcbsa.org/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=752082&OrgKey=901

For all Commissioners who have already completed the Basic Commissioner Training:  THE "BACHELOR" COURSE IS THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR TRAINING— The Bachelors course gives a more in depth study of the Commissioners responsibilities and how to deal with unit problems – a tool needed to help you with the units you mentor. For those who have completed the Bachelor’s course, your next step is the MASTER’S program. The Masters program is for Administrative Commissioners (District Commissioners and ADC’s) or Unit Commissioners who would like to prepare themselves to become a District Commissioner or an ADC. And for those who have completed the Master’s program, you’ll have the opportunity to begin work on your Doctor of Commissioner Science degree!

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 REMEMBER - YOU NEED TO BE TRAINED TO BE SUCCESSFUL! NOW is the time to get the training you need for your CURRENT POSITION

AND NOW  is the time to think about NEXT YEAR so you can get the UPGRADE TRAINING you need for next year’s program.

 Listed below are the Cub Scout Leader Position Specific training courses available around Central Florida Council coming soon to a location near you through the end of the program year. The information below is compiled from information provided to the Council Training Committee before March 15th 2010. If your district is not listed below, please check with your District Training Chair. All district training information should be sent ASAP to Nell Colbert at necolbert@usa.net for inclusion in future training notices.

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 ATTENTION SCOUTMASTERS, CREW ADVISORS AND PARENTS OF BOY SCOUTS AND VENTURERS.  THE NEXT DEN CHIEF TRAINING IS SATURDAY, APRIL 17TH.  Please remember – many districts have a minimum participation requirement in order for specialized classes like Den Chief Training to be successful. It takes a lot of time for trainers to prepare for each class they teach so districts want a minimum number of registrants by not less than two – three weeks prior to a scheduled training date. Please register EARLY so that you are not disappointed to find that the course you want to attend is cancelled due to lack of advanced registration. Some districts also have participation caps so please register early to be sure you get a seat in classes that can accommodate only a limited number of students. (Continue Reading)

Now that our district Nominating Committees are recruiting new members for next year and key leadership may be shifting to new roles in our districts, here’s a way to get those new District Committee members and members changing positions up to speed so that your District Committee runs effectively!

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ATTENTION ALL CENTRAL FLORIDA SCOUTERS… Please pass this information along to all Leaders and Scouts over 15 years of age in all Districts & Units!!!! Have you signed up for the Central Florida Council Safety Weekend Lifeguard Training yet? Arguably the most popular trek at Safety Weekend over the past 10 years has been the BSA Lifeguard course.  Normally offered only at summer camp, the Safety Weekend course offers the participants the opportunity to earn their BSA Lifeguard Certification by attending a one day “prerequisite” class and a three day Aquatics Safety Weekend. 

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