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Training

Five courses are required to be a fully trained Scoutmaster.

  1. Fast Start (20 minutes - available online) GO TO "MY SCOUTING" tab above.

  2. New leader essentials (90 minutes ... usually given just before Scoutmaster Specific Training.  (This course and Fast Start are the same for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.  Need to show you have completed both before taking the next course.)

  3. Scoutmaster Specific Training (6 hour course on a Saturday.  Prequisites are 1 and 2 above.)

  4. Scoutmaster Outdoor Leader Training (1 weekend if done as an overnight (Saturday AM to Sunday PM) or two Saturdays if "no overnight" option is used).

  5. Youth Protection Training (20 minutes - available online).  Must be taken every 2 years.


Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat (again about 30 minutes each - and your card comes by e-mail).  These are required for tours that have any waterfront activities.

Troop 228 recommends that you also have current CPR and First Aid Certification.

Follow this link to the Council website for up to date Training sessions: http://vccbsa.org/Training.aspx

Please lend your support to the troop by becoming a fully trained ASM!