Over view of the program and can be accomplished in your home, either on your tv or your computer.

      Cub Scout Fast Start is available on line and is linked on our home page .

      Fast Start for Scouts is available on line if you prefer the video tape contact your troop committee for a copy of           the viewers guide is linked here.

      The interactive version of Venturing Fast Start is available online. Click here to view this training.

      Fast Start takes approximately10 minutes per position.

This is the first step of adult leader training and it is for all adults. It is  recommended that Scouters take Fast Start training prior to attending this session

      It is also recommend that you take Scout essentials course before any other training to get cohesive training.
          If scheduling is a problem you can take them out of order.

      Registered in the position in which you receiving training.

      Cubs
Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, Webelos den leaders, Cub masters, and pack committee members can complete this training in one day or two or three evenings. The leader is considered trained upon completion of New Leader Essentials and the Leader Specific training for their position

      Scouts
For Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters, this training is divided into four parts. The first three parts concentrate on troop operation and can be completed in one full day or three evenings. The fourth part, which focuses on outdoor skills, lasts approximately a day and a half, depending on the skill level of the new leader. The leader is considered trained upon completion of New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.

      Committee
For troop committee members, Leader Specific training includes the Troop Committee Challenge. By following the Troop Committee Training Syllabus, participants can complete the challenge in three hours, after which they are considered trained.

      Venturers
Developed for Venturing Advisors, assistant Advisors, and crew committee members, this training incorporates Venturing's current adult leader training. New Leader Essentials and Venturing Leader Specific Training can be completed in one day, after which the leader is considered to be trained.

      Registered in the position in which you receiving training.

Outdoor skills are critical to the success of the Scouting program, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills will provide leaders with the basic outdoor skills information needed to start a program right.

      Scouts
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity Scout coaches. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Boy Scout Handbook. Required training for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.

      Venturers
The course is also ideal for Venturing leaders because it focuses on skills that build confidence and competence in leaders conducting outdoor camping experiences.

The course is a day and a half long, but a leader can move at an accelerated pace by demonstrating mastery of a specific skill. The emphasis is on the skill, rather than on attending the course. Recommended for Second year Webelos leaders and Troop Committee members.

Supplemental training for Scout leaders, focusing on outdoor skills, and outdoor skill development. A hands-on program to give adult leaders the practical outdoor skills needed to lead Scouts in the great outdoors. Hands-on participation makes the best learning tool, so you should leave the training experience knowing you can show your Scouts how to accomplish outdoor skills white fulfilling rank requirements.

      Prerequisite Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

A basic one day outdoor training to understand the laws of BSA camp programming and acquire the skills & confidence to plan cub scout camping, by increasing your knowledge of the resources available from BSA, and to carry out a cub scout camping activity. You will understand the requirements for successful completion of the cub scout camping activity using national and local council standards as guidelines. National Council Information

      Completion of New leader essentials.

      Completion of Cub Scout Specific.

      Staring Jan 1, 2003 NNJC will not issue a tour permit without a BALOO trained person on the tour permit and
          on the trip

      Completion of New leader essentials.

      Completion of Cub Scout Specific.

      Completion of Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO).

Supplemental training for Webelo Scout leaders, focusing on outdoor skills, and outdoor skill development. A hands-on program to give adult leaders the practical outdoor skills needed to lead Webelos Scouts in the great outdoors. Hands-on participation makes the best learning tool, so you should leave the training experience knowing you can show your Scouts how to accomplish outdoor skills.

Scouting is a youth service organization and our first job must be to protect out youth members from injury and abuse. Scouting must be a safe and secure environment for everyone. All leaders, all members of units committees, indeed anyone who works with young people need to know the facts and responsibilities of youth protection.

      Goals:

• Enable Scouting’s leaders and parents to recognize indicators of abuse when they see them.
• Increase the protection of children by promoting prompt reporting of suspected abuse.
• Inform Scouting’s leaders of the BSA’s Youth Protection policies.
• Increase leaders’ and parents’ awareness of other BSA Youth Protection materials, including It Happened to Me, a video for Cub Scout-age boys and their parents, and A Time to Tell, a video for Boy Scout-age boys.
• Inform participants of the precise child abuse reporting procedures to be used in the council.

      In order to have an overnight Tour Permit authorized by the Northern New Jersey Council, at least one adult
          registered leader attending the trip must show proof of valid youth protection training

      Youth Protection Training is a requirement for Quality Unit Awards

      Youth Protection Training is required for all adults (over 18) participating in any National event with youth -
           National and World Jamborees, Philmont, Florida Sea Base, Northern Tier High Adventure base, etc.

      Youth Protection Training is required for all adults (over 18) participating in any "out  of council" event or trip with
          youth.

      Required for all adult leaders and merit badge councilors in NNJC

A learning extravaganza for Cub Scout Leaders! It's an annual get-together, a hands-on workshop, an idea conference, and a convention. It's a day to increase knowledge, improve your skills, and to add to your already enthusiastic attitudes about Cub Scouting.

      No requirements just a good attitude and a willingness to learn and exchange

This is a course designed by National to help each district operate efficiently within its own boundaries, to provide new district committee members with the training they need to effectively carry out the responsibilities of running the district. This is considered "basic training" for all District Committee members

      Goals:

• Roles and responsibilities of each member of the District
• Relationships between Council and District
• Helping provide the needed support for units
• Program for units
• Advancements
• Recruiting new members
•  Starting new units
• And believe it or not, more!!

The Trainer Development Conference is designed for Scouters who want to serve as leadership trainers. The course introduces trainer candidates to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary in all Scout Leader Trainers, and helps them become familiar with the latest principles, methods, and techniques used in effective training.

      Topics

• Why and How we Train Leaders
• How Adults Learn
• Communication
• Characteristics of a Good Trainer
• Planning
• Arrangements
• Training Technology
• Training Methods
• Pizzazz

      This course is required for anyone wishing to be certified as a trainer. All  trainers are required to participate in this course before receiving training  assignments

Introduces youth members to the leadership position of Den Chief . Covers the roles and responsibilities of being a den chief. Teaching points cover working with adults and boys, songs, skits, and games.

      A recommendation from your Scoutmaster

Wood Badge has evolved into the core leadership skills training course for the BSA. The new Wood Badge course focuses on strengthening every volunteer's ability to work with and lead groups of youth and adults and is less focused on outdoor skills, which are more effectively addressed in other courses.

      New Leader Essentials for all adult leaders.

      Position Specific Training for Den leaders, Cub masters, Webelos leaders, Tiger Cub leaders, Pack Committee,
          Troop Committee, Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, Varsity Scout Coaches and Assistant Coaches.
          Commissioner

      New leader Essentials and specific Training for District and Council volunteers.

      Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is required in addition for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters,
          Venture Coaches and Assistant Coaches to be considered as having completed basic training.

Before a BSA group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, a minimum of one adult leader must complete Safe Swim Defense training, have a commitment card (No. 34243) with them, and agree to use the eight defenses in this plan. Safety Afloat has been developed to promote boating and boating safety and to set standards for safe unit activity afloat. Similarly before a BSA group may engage in an excursion, expedition, or trip on the water (canoe, raft, sailboat, motorboat, rowboat, tube, or other craft), adult leaders for such activity must complete Safety Afloat Training, No. 34159C, have a commitment card, No. 34242A, with them, and be dedicated to full compliance with all nine points of Safety Afloat. All participants will receive the certification required for units planning trips involving swimming and/or boating upon completion.

      Topics

• Qualified Supervision
• Physical Fitness
• Safe Area
• Ability Groups
• Buddy System
• Personal Flotation Equipment
• Discipline
• Skill Proficiency
• Planning
• Equipment

• Vision
• Communication
• Organization
• Synergism

Each module is introduced by an activity and followed by reflection.

Approximate Duration: a weekend