A trained leader is knowledgeable and more confident in the role being performed. The knowledge and confidence of a trained leader are quickly sensed by others. Trained leaders impact the quality of programs, leader tenure, youth tenure, and a whole lot more. [Guide to Leader Training, page 5]

    Aquatic Training

    The goal of aquatics in Scouting is “every Scout a swimmer” This training empowers leaders to run aquatic activities safely.

    DatesCoursesHost Council (Training Location)CostRegistration Link
    April 25-27, 2025Swimming & Water Rescue and Paddle Craft Safety TrainingLonghorn Council (Worth Ranch)$50Register
    August 22-24, 2025Swimming & Water Rescue and Paddle Craft Safety TrainingLonghorn Council (Worth Ranch)$50Register

    Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

    This one-and-a-half day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite component in addition to an overnight hands on practical. Completion of this course is mandatory for a MINIMUM OF ONE adult on a Pack over-nighter.

    DateHost Council (Training Location)CostRegistration Link
    January 24-25, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$30Register
    January 24-25, 2025Circle Ten Council (Myers Park)$35Register
    Febrary 1-2, 2025Longhorn Council (Camp Holland)$40Register
    March 1-2, 2025Longhorn Council (Camp Holland)$30Register
    March 22-23, 2025Sam Houston Area Council (Camp Brosig)$45Register
    March 28-29, 2025Circle Ten Council (Mount Pleasant)?Register
    May 16-17, 2025Capitol Area Council (Camp Tom Wooten)$50Register
    May 17-18, 2025Longhorn Council (Camp Tahuaya)$20Register
    April 4-5, 2025Circle Ten Council (Camp James Ray)?Register
    April 11-12, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$30Register
    June 7-8, 2025Longhorn Council (Camp Burnett)?Register
    August 1-2, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$30Register
    September 12-13, 2025Circle Ten Council (Garland)?Register
    September 26-27, 2025Circle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)?Register
    October 3-4, 2025Circle Ten Council (Clements Scout Ranch)?Register
    October 10-11, 2025Circle Ten Council (Camp James Ray)?Register
    October 7-8, 2025Circle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)?Register
    October 24-25, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$30Register
    A blue silhouette of a person rappelling

    Climbing Training Courses

    There is inherent risk in climbing and rappelling. With proper training and management, that risk can be minimized.

    DatesCourseHost Council (Training Location)CostRegistration Link
    Feb 19 and 21-23, 2025Tower Climbing Instructor Training/Prerequisite COPE for Training ClassCapitol Area Council (Austin, Lost Pines Scout Reservation)$120Register
    March 5, 8, and 29, 2025Natural Area Climbing Instructor TrainingCapitol Area Council (Austin, Reimers Ranch, and Enchanted Rock)$80Register
    March 25, 19 and April 11-13, 2025Climbing Instructor TrainingAlamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park and Bear Creek Scout Camp)?RegisterRegister 2Register 3
    March 28 to 30, 2025Instructor Trainings including Rock Climbing and ClimbingTower CertificationLonghorn Council (Sid Richardson Scout Ranch)?Register
    October 10 to 12, 2025Instructor Trainings including Rock Climbing and ClimbingTower CertificationLonghorn Council (Sid Richardson Scout Ranch)?Register

    Den Chief Training

    This is a training for Den Chiefs: Pack, District, and Council Trainers; Den Leaders, Cubmasters; Scoutmasters, Varsity Coaches, and Venturing Crew Advisors. This training teaches the Den Chief to effectively assist the Den Leader with planning and conducting Den Meetings. Adult leaders are encouraged to attend the training to understand the role of this position.

    DatesHost Council (Training Location)CostRegistration Link
    February 1, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$20Register
    February 22, 2025Circle Ten Council (Carrollton, TX)?Register

    Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)

    This hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required for the First Class rank. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Scout Troops and Teams, in order to be considered “trained”.

    DatesHost Council (Training Location)CostRegistration Link
    January 18-19, 2025Sam Houston Area Council (Brenham, TX)$45Register
    January 24-25, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$30Register
    January 24-25, 2025Circle Ten Council (Myers Park)?Register
    January 25-26, 2025Sam Houston Area Council (Brenham, TX)$45Register
    February 1-2, 2025Longhorn Council (Camp Holland)$40Register
    March 1-2, 2025Longhorn Council (Camp Holland)$30Register
    March 22-23, 2025Sam Houston Area Council (Camp Brosig)$45Register
    April 4-5, 2025Circle Ten Council (Camp James Ray)?Register
    April 11-12, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$30Register
    May 16-17, 2025Capitol Area Council (Lost Pines Scout Reservation)$65Register
    May 17-18, 2025Longhorn Council (Camp Tahuaya)$20Register
    August 1-2, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$30Register
    September 12-13, 2025Circle Ten Council (Garland, TX)?Register
    September 26-27, 2025Circle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)?Register
    October 10-11, 2025Circle Ten Council (Camp James Ray)?Register
    October 24-25, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$30Register
    November 7-8, 2025Circle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)?Register
    Blue Text: Every Youth Deserves Trained Adult Leaders

    Leave No Trace Training

    Participants learn about the seven principles of Leave No Trace as well as simple ways to reduce their negative impacts on the natural environment. Through interactive activities, they also learn to educate others about low-impact outdoor practices.

    DatesHost Council (Training Location)CostRegistration Link
    March 4 and 22-23, 2025Circle Ten Council (Dallas and Camp Wisdom)?Register
    April 6, 12-13, 2025Longhorn Council (Virtual and Sid Richardson Scout Ranch)$55Register
    September 2 and 20-21, 2025Circle Ten Council (Dallas and Camp Wisdom)?Register
    Blue Text: Every Youth Deserves Trained Adult Leaders

    Trainer's Edge

    The purpose of the Trainer’s EDGE course is to provide and help develop the platform skills of a trainer. With a focus on the participant, it is meant to raise the level of skill a trainer brings to a staff experience. Only practice can polish these skills, but this course is intended to “train the trainer” on behaviors and resources while offering hands‐on experience in methods and media.

     
    DatesHost Council (Training Location)CostRegistration Link
    February 8, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$15Register
    May 10, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$15Register
    August 23, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$15Register
    November 15, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$15Register

    Target and Range Sports

    Scouting America offers range and target activities to teach firearm safety and introduce youth to shooting sports. The activities are age-appropriate and developed through planned, supervised programs. The goal is to create a positive shooting experience for each youth.

    DatesCourseHost Council (Training Location)CostRegistration Link
    January 11, 2025Cub Scout BB & Archery Rangemaster TrainingCapitol Area Council (Tom Wooten)$5Register
    January 11, 2025NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) CourseCircle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)$40Register
    January 17, 18, and 25, 2025NRA Shotgun Instructor CourseCapitol Area Council (Austin and Lost Pines Scout Reservation)$80Register
    January 17-19, 2025NRA Rifle Instructor TrainingCircle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)$125Register
    February 15, 2025Chief Range Safety Officer TrainingCapitol Area Council (Austin)$80Register
    March 1, 2025NRA RSO CourseCircle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)?Register
    March 29-30 and April 12-13, 2025NRA Basic/Instructor Course for Rifle, Shotgun, RSOLonghorn Council (Hurst and Worth Ranch)$275Register
    April 12, 2025Range Safety Officer TrainingCapitol Area Council (Austin)$60Register
    April 25-27, 2025USA Archery Level 1Longhorn Council (Worth Ranch)$45Register
    April 5, 2025NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) CourseCircle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)$40Register
    April 5, 2025USAA Archery Level I PracticalCircle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)?Register
    April 25-27, 2025NRA Rifle Instructor TrainingCircle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)$125Register
    May 3, 2025Archery/BB Gun Rangemaster ClassCircle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)?Register
    May 10, 2025NRA RSO CourseCircle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)?Register
    September 13, 2025NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) CourseCircle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)$40Register
    October 3-5, 2025NRA Rifle Instructor TrainingCircle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)$125Register
    October 4, 2025USAA Archery Level I PracticalCircle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)?Register
    November 15, 2025NRA RSO CourseCircle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)?Register

    Wilderness First Aid

    BSA Wilderness First Aid Basics is for back country camping where professional emergency care is more than 1 hour away. This course combines classroom lecture, skills practice, and realistic scenarios to teach assessment, basic and advanced first aid skills and decision making, extended care and transport. A current CPR/AED card along with the BSA-WFA is requested for all High Adventure Bases including Philmonth, Sea Base, Northern Tier, and Summit.

    DatesHost Council (Training Location)CostRegistration Link
    November 16-17Sam Houston Area Council (Houston)$100Register
    January 17-18, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park
    )    		$150Register
    January 25-26, 2025Longhorn Council (Hurst)$30 - $160https://scoutingevent.com/662-WFA2025
    February 14-15, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park
    )    		$150Register
    February 15-16, 2025Longhorn Council (Hurst)$30 - $160https://scoutingevent.com/662-WFA2025
    March 21-22, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$150Register
    April 5-6, 2025Longhorn Council (Hurst)$30 - $160https://scoutingevent.com/662-WFA2025
    April 11-12, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$150Register
    April 12-13, 2025Longhorn Council (Hurst)$30 - $160https://scoutingevent.com/662-WFA2025
    May 3-4, 2025Longhorn Council (Hurst)$30 - $160https://scoutingevent.com/662-WFA2025
    May 9-10, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$150Register
    May 9-11 and 17, 2025Circle Ten Council (Camp James Ray)?Register
    May 16-17, 2025Capitol Area Council (Lost Pines Scout Reservation)$180Register
    May 17-18, 2025Longhorn Council (Hurst)$30 - $160https://scoutingevent.com/662-WFA2025
    May 31-June 1, 2025Longhorn Council (Hurst)$30 - $160https://scoutingevent.com/662-WFA2025

    Wood Badge

    Wood Badge is Scouting’s premier training course providing in-depth training in leadership skills and group dynamics. It is designed to meet the needs for all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing leaders as well as Council and District leaders and Scouting professionals.

    DatesHost Council (Training Location)CostRegistration Link
    February 7-9 and 22-23, 2025Circle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)$300Register
    March 21-23 and April 5-6, 2025Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)$300Register
    March 21-23 and April 5-6, 2025Sam Houston Area Council (Camp Strake)$350Register
    August 3-9, 2025Circle Ten Council (Philmont Scout Ranch)$700Register
    September 21-26, 2025Longhorn Council (Philmont Scout Ranch)$685Register
    October 10-12 and 24-26, 2025Longhorn Council (Sid Richardson Scout Ranch)$280Register
    October 10-12 and 25-26, 2025Sam Houston Area Council (Camp Strake)$350Register
    October 24-26 and November 8-9, 2025Captiol Area Council (Lost Pines Scout Ranch)$325Register
    October 24-26 and November 8-9, 2025Circle Ten Council (Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp)$300Register

    Additional Training

    DatesCourseHost Council (Training Location)CostRegistration Link
    The Circle Ten Council shoulder patch featuring an outline of Texas encircled by a lariat.January 11, 2025University of ScoutingCircle Ten Council (Richardson and Camp Wisdom)$20Register
    January 18, 2025Stop the BleedCapitol Area Council (Austin)$30Register
    January 25, 2025University of ScoutingCapitol Area Council (Concordia University)$20Register
    The Circle Ten Council shoulder patch featuring an outline of Texas encircled by a lariat.February 5, 12, and 21-23, 2025Backcountry Advanced Training (BAT)Circle Ten Council (Richardson and Clements Scout Ranch)$50Register
    February 22-23, 2025Chainsaw TrainingAlamo Area Council (Mays Family Scout Ranch)$0Register
    An image of the Sam Houston Area Council shoulder patch. The patch features the Lone Star, a space shuttle, the Houston Skyline, and an oil tower.April 11-13, 2025University of ScoutingSam Houston Area Council (Camp Strake)$25 - ?Register
    May 3-4, 2025Chainsaw TrainingAlamo Area Council (Bear Creek Scout Camp)?Register
    August 9-10, 2025Chainsaw TrainingAlamo Area Council (Mays Family Scout Ranch)?Register
    Alamo Area Council shoulder patch featuring, of course, the Alamo.September 6, 2025Angler EducatonAlamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park)?Register
    Sept 13-14, 2025BSA Chain Saw Basic Training CourseLonghorn Council (Sid Richardson Scout Ranch)$50Register
    Sept 14-15, 2025BSA Chain Saw Basic Training CourseLonghorn Council (Sid Richardson Scout Ranch)$50Register
    The Circle Ten Council shoulder patch featuring an outline of Texas encircled by a lariat.November 1, 2025University of ScoutingCircle Ten Council (Camp Wisdom)?Register