Building Leaders
Scouting for Adults
Scouting America offers adults a pathway to towards personal development that can be carried with you in all other aspects of your life
As an adult, your service to youth is one of the methods used to achieve the 4 aims of scouting.
Character Development | Citizenship | Personal Fitness | Leadership
Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader
As an adult leader of Scouting of America, you have the privilege of making a positive difference in the lives of the youth members you serve.
To serve effectively, you must be trained. The youth members of the BSA deserve a trained leader and there is no substitute for proper training
Youth Protection Training (YPT)
Youth protection is a priority in Scouting.
Unit leaders are required to keep their youth protection training up-to-date.
Parents are highly encouraged to take Youth Protection Training (YPT) online the same way the unit leaders do.
Parents can set up a free account on my.scouting.org and take the free online training.
Even youth staff at camp go through youth protection training by the camp director.
Position Specific Training
Online Learning Plans are available for each Cub Scout Leadership Position
View your Role Specific Learning Plans
View All Online Learning Plans
Thunderwolf District Roundtable
Roundtable is a form of supplemental training for volunteers. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on policy, events, and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders.
Thunderwolf District Roundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month
7:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church of Missouri City (3900 Lexington Blvd, Missouri City, TX 77459).
View the Thunderwolf District Calendar to see the upcoming dates for roundtable
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
You’ll learn how to plan and deliver Cub Scouting activities and events that’s safe, fun, engaging, and rooted firmly in Cub Scouting’s principles.
This training is Ideal for those who will have Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear or Webelos Scouts (Grades K-4).
View upcoming BALOO training courses
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)
This hands-on program gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method used in a Scout-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead BSA Scouts in the out of-doors.
This training is ideal for those who will have AOL Scouts (Grade 5)
View upcoming IOLS training courses
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open to Scouting volunteers and professionals.
Wood Badge is a fun, challenging, and inspirational Scouting experience. It offers a five-day immersion in the theory, practice, and experience of appropriate skills for leadership in Scouting and Non-Scouting environments.