Venturing Leader Training Courses
Fast Start
Adult leader Venturing training begins with Venturing Fast Start. It is the new leader's first exposure to Venturing. The Venturing Fast Start guide is the primary vehicle training tool. The guide illustrates how using the program planning process can get Venturing programs off to a successful start. It provides information about training youth officers and is designed to be re-produced locally to orient new crew Advisors and associate Advisors.
Also available is the New Crew Fast Start video. Aimed at both Advisors and youth officers, this video supports the guide booklet and also acts as a training tool for youth leaders too.
Crew-administered self-study is the primary method of delivery for Fast Start training. Your crew Advisor will supports the new leader during this training period. Talk to your Advisor or Committee Chair about the guide and video. If they do not have them, you can obtain them from the Council Service Center (call to reserve it at 909-983-4534).
New Leader Essentials
New Leader Essentials is an introductory session for all leaders that highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of Scouting. It addressed how these aims and methods are reached in an age-appropriate style within Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing. Videos, discussions, and hands-on reinforcement are presented during the 90-minute training session.
Leader Specific Training
Leader Specific Training had been developed for Venturing Advisors, Associate Advisors, and Crew Committee members is Venturing's 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.
Powder Horn
Powder Horn is a training opportunity designed to expose the Venturing or Boy Scout leader to activities and resources necessary to operate a successful Venturing Ranger or Troop High Adventure program in several ways:
- Help Venturing Leaders and Scouters to safely conduct outdoor activities of a fun and challenging nature.
- Provides an introduction to the resources necessary to successfully lead their Venturers and older Boy Scouts through a program of high adventure.
- Familiarizes the Advisor with the Ranger program so that he or she can help the Venturer to meet the requirements of the Ranger Award.
This course is based on the Venturing Ranger requirements giving participants an exposure to outdoor/high adventure activities.
After completing this course participants should have sufficient introductory information which will provide the following outcomes:
- Detailed knowledge of the Venturing Ranger Award and associated Silver Award requirements.
- Knowledge of the health and safety requirements and rules and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America as they apply to outdoor programs.
- Introduction to the skills necessary to operate their outdoor program and the certifications necessary and how to obtain those certifications.
- Knowledge of how to identify local resources and consultants for Ranger Award and High Adventure activities.
This course is not a total training program that enables the Venturing or Boy Scout unit leader to be an expert or even self-sufficient in any aspect of outdoor skills. The adult leader will most likely still need additional specialized training or the assistance of knowledgeable, trained, and certified individuals (Consultants) to help provide a safe and correct outdoor/high adventure program. Additional specialized training is available in Old Baldy Council through the High Adventure Training (HAT) program.
Participant Qualifications:**
- Must be a registered adult member of the Boy Scouts of America.
- Must have completed Adult Venturing Leader Basic Training (for Venturing Adults) or Boy Scout Leader Basic Training (for Boy Scouting adults) prior to attending Powder Horn course.
- Be able to meet physical requirements of BSA Class III physical in a back country environment.
**Some courses may have additional requirements based upon number of participants selected from each Council in their area. Contact the Course Director for details.
For more information on Powder Horn courses, visit their web site at: www.powderhorn-bsa.org.
High Adventure Training (HAT)
HATs key purpose is to provide supplemental training for leaders in advanced outdoor skills. In addition, the High Adventure Team sponsors outdoor awards, prepares special related literature and maintains liaison with the U.S. Forest Service in support of their conservation effort.
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