Archive for the ‘Training’ Category
Cub Scout Range Officer Training
October 15th, 22nd, & 29th; from 8:30 AM till Noon
Followed by Camp Open Range Experience Opportunities in the afternoon.
Training opportunities are being offered at both camps:
The 29th session will be at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation.
The 15th and 22nd sessions will be at Camp Tuckahoe.
Operation of BB and Archery Ranges for Cub Scout activities and events, including Cub Scout day camp, Cub Scout or Webelos Resident Camp, and council-operated Family Camping Programs require qualified, trained Range Masters.
Cub Scout BB and Archery Range Master training is administered by the council’s Shooting Sports Committee and is conducted by a BSA Shooting Sports Director or a National Rifle Association currently Certified Rifle Instructor for BB gun, or NRA/USA Shooting/CMP Certified Rifle Coach, and USA/NFAA Archery Instructor for Archery. This certification is valid for two years.
Archery must be conducted by trained, qualified on-site Range Masters who actually direct the operation of the range program and archery instruction. To qualify as an Archery Range Master, the range master must be at least 18 years old and be trained by a National Camping School-trained Shooting Sports Director or a USA /NFAA Archery Instructor.
BB gun shooting must be conducted by trained, qualified, on-site Range Masters who actually direct the operation of the range program and BB Gun shooting instruction. To qualify as a BB Gun Range Master, the range master must be at least 18 years old and be trained by a National Camping School–trained shooting sports director or a National Rifle Association Rifle Instructor or NRA/USA Shooting/CMP Certified Rifle Coach.
Watch for more Shooting Sports training opportunities in the near future including:
Shooting Sports Merit Badge Counselor Training
NRA Range Safety Officer Training
NRA Rifle Instructor, Shotgun Instructor, and more.
Prepare for the Climb to Eagle
Each year we provide a few opportunities for leaders, scouts, and their parents, to learn more about the Eagle Process. This year it will be on April 28th at King Street Church Baker Center beginning at 7:00 PM.
We STRONGLY encourage all Scoutmasters and troop advancement committee members to attend this overview of the process. There are some changes to how the Eagle process in run and some changes in responsibility between the Council, the District, and the Troop.
For parents and Scouts, If you are a Star or Life Scout this meeting will offer excellent suggestions for you both to prepare to earn Eagle. The other thing that will be covered are appropriate ways for families to support their sons in the Climb to Eagle.
The rank of Eagle is earned by the boy and the level of support should be kept to a few areas that will be discussed.
Please rsvp by using this link so we can have enough material for everyone.
National Youth Leadership Training
National Youth Leadership Training is a premier leadership development course for youth. It introduces the key elements of leadership and build upon the Troop Leader Training that is offered within your troop.
It is scheduled for June 19-24 at Hidden Valley Scout REservation and is open to youth who are 13 years of age as of June 1, 2011 and have Scoutmaster’s permission to attend. It is important that NYLT is for youth who have high potential for leadership. It is not a remedial program.
Youth should be comfortable away from home and it is not recommended that this be the first long=term camping experience. NYLT is an intensive week that will prepare your youth to lead by providing them skills, experience, and confidence to lead in your unit.
The application is available at 2011 NYLT Participant Application
Previous attendees and staff are encouraged to apply at NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM COUNCIL NYLT CADRE APPLICATION – 2011
University of Scouting is Ready for you to Enroll
This is always a highlight with lots of great courses to supplement your knowledge and give you new ideas to keep things fun for the youth in your program and fun for you.
Check out the link at http://newbirthoffreedom.org/training/university-of-scouting/
Get signed up now. Space in many of the classes fills up quickly so register early to have the best selection.
New Cub Scout Roundtable Chair
We are happy to congratulate Christina Fields for the past two years of contribution to the Cub Scout Roundtable. Christina is returning to school to begin work on her Master’s Degree. We thank Christina for her commitment to Scouting as a leader and then as the Cub Roundtable Commissioner.
We also have the opportunity to welcome Tracey Cavins as our new Cub Roundtable Commissioner. Most recently, Tracey served as the Committee Chair for Pack 121 in Shippensburg. Tracey has also served as the Camp Director for our Day Camp.
Tracey has many years of experience in scouting having served as a Den Leader, Cubmaster, Committee Chair and all the other positions and duties required for a successful Cub Scout Pack. Our Day Camp has always achieved National Accreditation status while she was the Camp Director and her units have earned many Quality Unit Citations.
Now we have the chance to learn from her expereinces and yours as she moderates our monthly Roundtable discussions the 2nd Tuesday of each month at King Street Church.
Come out to Roundtable to see what is happening and to share in the fun.
Scoutmaster/Asst Scoutmaster Training to be offered at Chambersburg Area High School
Reed Miller, the Frontier District Training Chair and member of the Council Training Committee announces that training will be available at Chambersburg Area High School. This is a great opportunity to get your required training completed. As a District it would be awesome to send several patrols from the District to the Outdoor Leader Skills training in April. Rick Wagner, the course director for the weekend training course is looking forward to a large class.
To register go to March 2011 Scoutmaster Specific at CASHS. Get registered so we can make plans for materials.
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training
Held at Chambersburg Senior High School Main Entrance (auditorium)
March 17th, 24th and 31st (all Thursdays) 7:00 – 9:20 PM
Outdoor Leader Skills
Held at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation
Friday April 15th – Saturday April 16th
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training & Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training is divided into four parts. The first three parts are designed to teach troop operations and can be completed in one full day or three evenings. The fourth part is completing “Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills,” which are the skills required for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class ranks. The fourth part is offered over a weekend. This is Scouting is also required for Boy Scout leaders to be fully trained.
