Training

There are lots of training opportunities for both youth and adults!

There are lots of training courses that are offered by council: https://www.mountainwestcouncil.org/calendar 

The troop will help reimburse for certain training courses upon completion. You must be active within your unit to be reimbursed.

• Wilderness First Aid - $50 (Adults must pay for the $37 prereq CPR/AED trianing LINK HERE)

• Wood Badge - Up to $100 (class is typically around $250)

Training Opportunities

• Youth

  • In Person (through council)

    • NYLT - National Youth Leadership Training (13 or older, Camp Bradley)

  • National

    • NAYLE - National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (14 or older, 1 week at philmont)

    • NYLT Leadership Academy - (14 or older, one week at various US based locations)

• Adult

  • Online

    • SYT - Safeguarding Youth Training (must renew every 12 months)

    • Leader Specific Training

    • Safety Courses

  • In Person (through council)

    • Wood Badge (5 days, Camp Bradley)

    • Wilderness First Aid (required if troop is going 30 minutes from major services) (2 days over a weekend, council office)

    • IOLS - Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (required for Position Trainined SM or ASMs, anyone welcome)

    • University of Scouting

    • District Roundtables (Second Thursday of each month at the council office on Franklin and Maple Grove)

    • Various District Led Training Classes - check the council calendar for more details. 

• Youth and Adult

  • In Person (Troop Led)

    • ILST - Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (twice yearly, 1 day)