Fast Start Training
Fast Start training provides an immediate comfort
level for new leaders, enabling them to say with confidence, "I can
do this!" Fast Start training is the first step for any new
volunteer and should be initiated immediately and preferably before
a new leader meets with any youth members. There are separate Fast
Start programs for Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting and Venturing.
Cub Scout Leader Fast Start
Cub Scout Fast Start is a package of
position-specific programs that can be presented on video, by a pack
or district trainer, or online. Each program gives leaders
information on planning and conducting their first meetings. The
video and online segments take about fifteen to twenty minutes to
complete.
How to complete Cub Scout Fast Start training:
Take Cub Scout Fast Start Training Online
Pack Sessions
Contact a District Training Chair
Boy Scout Fast Start
Boy Scout Fast Start training takes about an hour to
complete and includes the following:
The Troop Meeting
This is the primer on how to run a troop meeting. Produced for new
leaders and commissioners, it covers planning, meeting parts, the
patrol method and various leader resources.
The Outdoor Program
Running troop meetings is one thing. Running a successful outdoor
activity is another. This program explores planning, organization,
ideals and the B.S.A. policy for outdoor activities. It also touches
on long-term and high-adventure activities.
The Troop
Organization
This program starts with the charter concept - the chartered
organization, the district and the council and their relationships
to the troop. Each leadership and committee position is described.
This is an excellent program for commissioners, troop committees,
troop leaders and chartered organizations.
How to complete Boy Scout Fast Start training:
Take Boy Scout Fast Start Training Online
Troop Sessions
Contact a District Training Chair
Venturing Fast Start
Venturing Fast Start training illustrates how using
the program planning process gets Venturing programs off to a
successful start. It provides information about training youth
officers and are used to orient new Crew Advisors.
How to complete Venturing Fast Start training:
Venturing Advisor Fast Start
Venturing Advisor
Fast Start
Venturing Crew Orientation
Crew Sessions
Contact a District Training Chair
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