Resources
Guide to Safe Scouting
The Guide to Safe Scouting is an overview of Scouting policies and procedures gleaned from a variety of sources.
Age Appropriate Guide for Scouting Activities
Training
Youth Protection Training (YPT) Online - Required of all registered Adult volunteers BEFORE joining BSA. Retrained every two years
Adult Leader Position-specific Training - Online training designed for specific leadership positions in a unit.
Den Leader Experience Video Series Videos with Den Leader Tips and Tricks
Rangemaster Training - Training for adult volunteers to be certified to operate shooting sports ranges (BB, Archery, slingshot) in accordance with BSA standards. Check Simon Kenton Council calendar for upcoming Rangemaster training sessions (often held in spring).
BALOO Training - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation - one-and-a-half day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for adult leaders. Check Simon Kenton Council calendar for upcoming BALOO training sessions.
University of Scouting - Day long event that provides various training sessions to help improve adult leaders knowledge about many areas of the Boy Scouts of America. Hosted annually by Simon Kenton Council. Check Simon Kenton Council calendar for date and details. Typically held in the Fall/November timeframe.
Wood Badge - Advanced leadership course open to Scouting volunteers and professionals. Check Simon Kenton Council calendar for dates and details.
Useful Websites
Useful Facebook Groups
Search in Facebook for these groups. Use as appropriate. Some may be outdated or defunct. Some groups are organized around Simon Kenton Council some are national audience.
Tri-Creek District, Simon Kenton Council
Arrowhead District Scouts
SKC Family Scouting Discussion Group
Simone Kenton Council STEM Nova
SKC <rank> Discussion Groups - 1 for each rank
Webelos and AOL Den Leaders
Cub Scout Volunteers
Cub Scouting Tips & Tricks
Dean Leaders Corner
Cub Scout Leaders Chat - USA
Cub Scout Leaders Scouting Cubmasters Den Leaders
The Cubmasters' Corner
Scoutbook - Tips, Tricks and Help