Semiole Trails Training Staff
John Lapotaire District Training Chair 321-229-2778 jlapotaire@cfl.rr.com
Donald Dillon Cub Scout Training 407-736-7912 dhdillon@hotmail.com
Lydia Lapotaire Venture / Boy Scout Training 407-383-9459 llapotaire@cfl.rr.com
Darryl Coppenhaver OLS Course Director 09 407-718-4576 dcoppenhaver@aol.com
Duane Eyler WOLT Course Director 09 407-619-8071 seyler@cfl.rr.com
The knowledge and confidence of a trained leader is quickly sensed by the youth you work with.
The resources you need to become a confident and trained leader are listed here on our District Training Page.
What Is Boy Scout Training?
The leadership training philosophy of the BSA is to provide adult leaders with fundamental information about the aims and purposes of Boy Scouting, as well as specifics about their particular role in Scouting.
A trained leader is knowledgeable and confident in the role being performed. This knowledge and confidence is quickly sensed by the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers they work with. Trained leaders are better equipped to deal with their roles, more enthusiastic about the program, more effective at providing a quality program, and more inspirational to those with whom they come into contact. Trained leaders have more fun, serve more youth, and better retain the youth they serve. Trained leaders are better able to learn about and use effectively all the resources of the Boy Scouts of America to deliver exciting program that also incorporates the values of BSA.
The aim of the Seminole Trails District Training Committee is to provide all adult leaders with fundamental information about the Scouting movement and specific information relating to the role they have volunteered. Leaders need training as soon as possible in the best situation available. We strive to make this happen using a continuum of orientation training, child abuse prevention training, specific leadership training, and advanced leadership and ongoing training opportunities.
The BSA training program meets the needs of leaders by providing learning opportunities related to each of the adult unit positions. The plan allows for both individual and group training experiences. It also incorporates a recognition program that motivates and rewards those who progress in the leadership training programs of the Boy Scouts of America.
Training Continuum – The BSA Training Continuum provides volunteer leaders with a seamless transition from one program to the next, with little repetition in content and much flexibility in presentation and scheduling.
Course Categories:
Orientation Training:
Orientation training introduces new leaders to BSA. These courses are some of the first trainings a new leader should take upon accepting a leadership position with a pack, troop, or crew; several sessions deliver usable ideas for a first meeting.
Leader Specific:
Leader Specific training corresponds to the position a leader holds within a unit, and is required for a leader to be considered trained and wear the "Trained" patch on a uniform shirt. Note that New Leader Essentials need only be taken once. As a leader changes positions, additional Leader Specific courses may be required to maintain trained status.
Activity Specific Training:
This category includes trainings that are required for specific Scouting activities and events. Course details indicate for which leadership positions and what activities the training is necessary.
Supplemental Training:
This category encompasses trainings that are designed to supplement basic training and give leaders additional ideas and skills to use in home units. These courses are sometimes council-wide courses, and provide a variety of diverse, advanced opportunities for leaders.
2010 Traiing Schedule: Training Schedule to be released by February 1, 2010
Training Locations
Round Table
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
LDS Church 2505 Lake Emma Rd Lake Mary, FL 32746
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
760 North Sun Drive Lake Mary, FL 32746
Course Registration
To register for a course email the Course Director listed in the Training Schedule and send your name, BSA ID, unit #, position, district, phone number, email address and the name and date of the class you want to attend.
If you have any questions regarding any of the courses listed please call or email the District Training Staff member listed with the course in the schedule.
You may also email the District Training Chair John Lapotaire at jlapotaire@cfl.rr.com or seminoletrailstraining@gmail.com
Basic Leader Training
Basic Leader Training goes into greater detail on youth development and boy behavior, program planning, activities, and the purposes of the program. It is usually presented in one or two group sessions, but can be delivered to small groups or even individuals through personal coaching.
Basic Leader Training is designed to give position-related information to all adult leaders in Scouting. Building on the foundation established in Fast Start Training, Basic Leader Training goes into greater detail.
Basic Leader Training has two parts:
1.New Leader Essentials is for all new leaders in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing. It highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of the Scouting program. Once completed, it need not be taken again, even if the leader moves to a different position or program level.
2.Leader Specific Training gives a leader the knowledge and skills needed for a specific position. Leader Specific Training is available for the following positions in Cub Scouting:
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•Tiger Cub Leader
•Cub Scout Den Leader and Assistant
•Webelos Den Leader and Assistant
•Scoutmaster / Cubmaster and Assistants
•Committee Chairs and Committee Members
•Crew Advisors / Team Coaches / Ships Skippers and Mates
New Leader Essentials (1.5 hours)
As the Second section of Basic Leader Training, New Leader Essentials is a 90-minute introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of Scouting and provides new leaders with a look at the resources available to them. New Leader Essentials often is offered as the first part of Leader Specific Training.
1) Introduction
2) Presentation 1 – What are the Goals I’m Trying to Accomplish? (20 minutes)
3) Presentation 2 – How Do Youth Grow and Develop? (17 minutes)
4) Presentation 3 – Where Do I Fit In? (12 minutes)
5) Presentation 4 Where Do I Get Help? (20 minutes)
6) Presentation 5 – Who Pays for Scouting? (8 minutes)
7) Presentation 6 – How Do I Keep Scouting Safe? (12 minutes)
8) Presentation 7 – Your Bridge into Scouting? (3 minutes)
Cub Scout Leader Position Specific
Every Cub Scout leader should complete Basic Leader Training; it prepares leaders to deliver a quality, fun-filled program. Leaders who understand the whys and how’s of the program are more effective in their roles. They know how to use available resources to provide an exciting and worthwhile program for boys. Trained leaders have confidence in carrying out their responsibilities and, along with the boys, have more fun.
Your pack trainer, unit commissioner, or district training chair can help you learn about the Basic Leader Training available
BSA National recently released the new Cub Scout Leader Specific (CSLS) training, and Seminole Trails District has adopted it for this fall. We're in the process now of orienting our training staff, and over the coming weeks, we'll be announcing multiple opportunities to take this training.
What's changed? First, the training has been updated, streamlined and reorganized to make it more relevant to the needs of our Cub leaders. It is also more flexible in its delivery format – something our district will take advantage of. The overall training is roughly the same length as the old version, but there are now two 45 minute long modules which are common to all Cub Scout leaders, followed by a 1 to 1 1/2 hour long position-specific training. The Pack Trainer position has also been added to the set of position-specific modules. Also, there are no longer any videos in this training.
Cub Scout Leader Position Specific Training 1 (1.5 hours)
1) Introduction to Cub Scouting (45 minutes)
2) How We Have Fun (45 minutes)
Cub Scout Leader Position Specific Training 2 (1 to 1.5 hours)
1) Tiger Cub Den Leader (1 hour 5 minutes)
2) Cub Scout Den Leader (1 hours, 10 minutes)
3) Webelos Den Leader (1 hours, 25 minutes)
4) Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster (1 hours, 10 minutes)
5) Pack Committee (1 hours, 10 minutes)
Boy Scout Leader Position Specific
Leader Specific Training is divided into four parts. The first three parts are designed to teach troop operations and can be completed in one full day or three evenings. The fourth part is completing "Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills," which are the skills required for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. Because emphasis is placed on a leader's previous knowledge of the skill rather than course attendance, a new leader can complete this course at an accelerated pace.
A new troop leader is considered trained upon completion of Fast Start Orientation, New Leader Essentials, and all four parts of Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training. Troop committee members and Webelos leaders who plan to move into a leadership position in a troop are encouraged to complete this training as well.
BS Leader Specific 1 (2.5 hours)
1) Preopening Activity (10 minutes)
2) Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes)
3) Course Overview (15 minutes)
4) The Role of the Scoutmaster (20 minutes)
5) Troop Organization (15 minutes)
6) Troop Meetings (35 minutes)
7) Working With Boy Leaders/The Patrol Method (25 minutes)
8) Patrol Leaders Council (20 minutes)
BS Leader Specific 2 (2.5 hours)
1) Preopening Activity (15 minutes)
2) Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)
3) Sizzle of the Outdoor Program (15 minutes)
4) Nuts and Bolts of he Outdoor Program (40 minutes)
5) Outdoor Program Patrol/Group Activity (20 minutes)
6) Reflection (15 minutes)
7) Advancement Program (35 minutes)
BS Leader Specific 3 (2.5 hours)
1) Preopening Activity (10 minutes)
2) Welcome and Introduction ( 5 minutes)
3) Program Planning (50 minutes)
4) Membership (20 minutes)
5) Paperwork (15 minute)
6) Finances (15 minutes)
7) Uniform (10 minutes)
8) Other Training Opportunities (5 minutes)
9) Summary and Closing (20 minutes)
Venturing Leader Position Specific
Venturing Leader Specific Training This training is designed to introduce adult Venturing leaders to the basic information needed for operating a crew. The course will help adults establish the crew structure, train the youth leaders, and plan their programs. Advancement opportunities will be discussed, as well as the use of resources, and Guide to Safe Scouting procedures specific to Venturing programs. This is Five hours of quality training presented by Seminole Trails Training instructors.
The course can be offered in five separate sessions, in two longer sessions, or in one day with a lunch break. The total time necessary is about 5 hours. This course can be held indoors or in a camp retreat.
Venturing Leader Specific 1 (3.5 hours)
1) Preopening Activity (15 minutes)
2) Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes)
3) Here’s Venturing (45 minutes)
4) Understanding and Protecting Youth (90 minutes)
5) Leadership and Organization (50 minutes)
Venturing Leader Specific Training 2 (2.5 hours)
1) Preopening Activity (15 minutes)
2) Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes)
3) Awards and Recognition (60 minutes)
4) Resources and Program Planning (60 minutes)
