The Scoutmaster is the adult responsible for working directly with the Scouts providing direction, coaching, and support. The Scoutmaster has three basic roles: providing the youth leaders with the tools and skills so they can run the troop; making sure the rules of the BSA and chartered partner are followed; being a good mentor and positive ...

Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training teaches Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters practical ways to instill the eight methods of Scouting into their troop programs.

The purpose of Scoutmaster Position-Specific training is to provide an active, fun, and positive learning experience for new and experienced Scoutmasters to learn and apply proven techniques for running an effective Boy Scout troop.

Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of …

Congratulations on being selected to serve as Scoutmaster for your new troop. You have been entrusted by your chartered organization as an adult leader to represent them and the Scouting program.

A Trained Leader is a registered adult. Youth Protection Training is a joining requirement for all registered adults and must be retaken every two years (some Councils require it to be retaken every year. Adult leaders in units are considered “trained” and eligible to wear the official Trained emblem when they have completed Youth Protection […]

The Eagle Palm Scoutmaster Conference • How do you plan on contributing to the troop now? • What are your goals for the troop? • What are your personal goals? • How will your Scouting experience help you? You might explain: • Scouting opportunities for older boys • National Youth Leadership Training

An assistant Scoutmaster is an adult leader over the age of 18 who helps the Scoutmaster deliver the promise of Scouting. Each assistant Scoutmaster is assigned specific program duties.

to be a (Scoutmaster/Varsity Scout Coach). The Boy Scouts of America has been in exis-tence for more than 90 years. We have excel-lent training programs that will give you all the knowledge you need to be successful. On a reg-ular basis, we will also check on your progress and offer a helping hand as needed. That’s an awful lot of work for ...

Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster Training: Scoutmaster Position-Specific training, course Code S24, is the BSA’s initial level of training for adult leaders of Scouts BSA troops.