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.
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.
| Date | Host Council (Training Location) | Cost | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 16-17 | Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park) | $30 | Register |
| September 7-8 | Sam Houston Area Council (Spring, TX) | $45 | Register |
| September 28-29 | Sam Houston Area Council (Camp Arrowmoon) | $45 | Register |
| October 4-5 | Sam Houston Area Council (Camp Brosig) | $40 | Register |
| October 11-12 | Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park) | $30 | Register |
| October 11-12 | Longhorn Council (Camp Burnett) | $40 | Register |
| October 18-20 | Longhorn Council (Camp Holland) | $30 | Register |
| November 22-23 | Capitol Area Council (Camp Tom Wooten) | $50 | Register |
Climbing Training Courses
There is inherent risk in climbing and rappelling. With proper training and management, that risk can be minimized.
| Dates | Course | Host Council (Training Location) | Cost | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2, 7-8 and Oct 18-20 | This 3-part course teaches basic climbing, belaying, and rappelling. | Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park and Bear Creek Scout Camp) | ? | Classroom Training; Weekend 1; Weekend 2 |
| Sept 18 and 20-22 | This course is a prerequisite to being able to offer natural area climbing and COPE programming! | Capitol Area Council (Austin and Lost Pines Scout Reservation) | $120 | Register |
| October 11-13 | Tower Instructor Course and Tower & Rock Instructors Recertification | Longhorn Council (Sid Richardson Scout Ranch) | $30 - $70 | Register |
| October 16 and 18-20 | COPE Instructor Training Course | Capitol Area Council (Austin and Griffith League Scout Ranch) | $85 | Register |
| Oct 23 and Oct 26 and Nov 2 | Natural Area Climbing Instructor Training | Capitol Area Council (Austin, Reimer's Ranch, and Enchanted Rock) | $80 | 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.
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”.
| Dates | Host Council (Training Location) | Cost | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 16-17 | Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park) | $30 | Register |
| September 7-8 | Sam Houston Area Council (Camp Strake) | $45 | Register |
| September 28-29 | Sam Houston Area Council (Camp Arrowmoon) | $45 | Register |
| October 11-12 | Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park) | $30 | Register |
| October 18-20 | Longhorn Council (Camp Holland) | $30 | Register |
| November 22-23 | Capitol Area Council (Lost Pines Scout Reservation) | $65 | Register |
Powder Horn
Powder Horn is a High Adventure Resource Management Course for Venturing and Scouts BSA leaders of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as Youth of Venturing age (14yo and older). This Course is a hands-on, intense training opportunity designed to expose Scouts and Leaders to activities and resources to operate a fun, successful, and challenging High Adventure Program.
Target and Range Sports
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.
| Dates | Course | Host Council (Training Location) | Cost | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8-10 and Aug 17 | NRA Shotgun Instructor Course | Capitol Area Council (Austin and Lost Pines Scout Reservation) | $80 | Register |
| August 9 | Cub Scout BB & Archery Rangemaster Training | Capitol Area Council (Tom Wooten) | $5 | Register |
| August 16-17 | NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) & NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO)NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) & NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) | Sam Houston Area Council (Camp Strake) | $50 - $250 | Register |
| September 13-14 | NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) & NRA Basic Pistol Shooting (ILT-BPS) & NRA Basic Pistol Instructor (BPI)NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) & NRA Basic Pistol Shooting (ILT-BPS) & NRA Basic Pistol Instructor (BPI) | Sam Houston Area Council (Camp Strake) | $50 - $250 | Register |
| Sept 14-15 and 27-29 | NRA Basic/Instructor Course for Rifle, Shotgun, RSO | Longhorn Council (Hurst and Worth Ranch) | $275 | Register |
| October 5 | Range Officer Safety Training | Capitol Area Council (Austin) | $60 | Register |
| October 11-12 | NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) & NRA Basic Rifle Shooting (ILT-BRS) & & NRA Basic Rifle Instructor (BRI)NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) & NRA Basic Rifle Shooting (ILT-BRS) & & NRA Basic Rifle Instructor (BRI) | Sam Houston Area Council (Camp Strake) | $50 - $250 | Register |
| November 15-16 | NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) & NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting (ILT-BSS) & NRA Basic Shotgun Instructor (BSI)NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) & NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting (ILT-BSS) & NRA Basic Shotgun Instructor (BSI) | Sam Houston Area Council (Camp Strake) | $50 - $200 | Register |
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.
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.
| Dates | Host Council (Training Location) | Cost | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 23-27, Oct 11-13, and Oct 26-27 | Longhorn Council (Philmont and Sid Richardson Scout Ranch) | $675 | Register |
| Oct 2, Oct 18-20 and Nov 2-3 | Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park and Mays Family Scout Ranch) | $300 | Register |
| October 11-13 and Oct 26-27 | Sam Houston Area Council (Camp Strake) | $325 | Register |
| Nov 1-3 and Nov 16-17 | Captiol Area Council (Lost Pines Scout Ranch) | $300 | Register |
Additional Training
| Dates | Course | Host Council (Training Location) | Cost | Registration Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Sept 14-15 | BSA Chain Saw Basic Training Course | Longhorn Council (Sid Richardson Scout Ranch) | $50 | Register |
 | August 10 | Mental Health Awareness Training | Longhorn Council (Online) | $0 | Register |
 | September 7 | Short Term Camp Administrator Training | Alamo Area Council (San Antonio) | $75 | Register |
| Dec 2 and 9 | Short Term Camp Administrator Training | Alamo Area Council (Online) | ? | Register | |
 | September 14 | Stop the Bleed | Capitol Area Council (Austin) | $30 | Register |
| November 9 | Stop the Bleed | Capitol Area Council (Austin) | $30 | Register | |
 | January 25 | University of Scouting | Capitol Area Council (ACC Eastview Campus) | $20 | Register |