Hawk Mountain Council, BSA

Scouts BSA Leader Specific Training

Scoutmaster Position-Specific training, course Code S24, is the BSA’s initial level of training for adult leaders of Scouts BSA troops. It is designed primarily for Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters. However, committee members and other adults connected to a Scouts BSA troop are welcome to attend.

Committee Member/Chair training, course Code WS10, is the BSA’s initial level of training for Committee Members and Committee Chairs of Scouts BSA troops. While designed primarily for Committee Members and Chairs, other adults connected to a Scouts BSA troop are welcome to attend.

Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills – Campout Style

Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills is a mandatory training for all registered Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. We will be covering the fundamental skills necessary to successfully and safely take a Scouts BSA troop or patrol on an outing.

The Campout Style of IOLS has participants simulate a classic Scout “car camping” weekend, where participants carry their gear a short distance from a vehicle to a campsite, set up their tents at the site, and mostly remain there other than short expeditions.

Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) – Campout Style

Into to Outdoor Leader Skills is a mandatory training for all registered Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. We will be covering the fundamental skills necessary to successfully and safely take a Scouts BSA troop or patrol on an outing.

The Campout Style of IOLS has participants simulate a classic Scout “car camping” weekend, where participants carry their gear a short distance from a vehicle to a campsite, set up their tents at the site, and mostly remain there other than short expeditions.

 

ScoutQuest XIX – Scouts, Assemble!

Signup now to get your own limited-edition council patch!

ScoutQuest is a fun-filled camporee weekend for Scouts and Venturers filled with friendly competition, Scout spirit, and PRIZES!

This year will have a Superhero Theme – Scouts and Venturers are real-life superheroes and this weekend will put their skills to the test.

Past competitions have included the following activities:

  • Pioneering challenges
  • Gateway competitions
  • Campfire cooking contests
  • Building catapults
  • First aid skills challenges
  • Outdoor skills challenges

Scouts BSA Troops are encouraged to invite Webelos from their Cub Packs.

Signup here on Tentaroo.

Download the Leader’s Guide here: Scoutquest-XIX-Leaders-Guide-1.pdf

Interested in running a station? Contact us now to  sign up.

 

Wood Badge – 2nd Weekend

The premier adult training of the Boy Scouts of America!

For over 75 years, Wood Badge has served as the top standard for volunteers and professionals in Scouting. On the same par as top-level corporate training, participants will spend two weekends camping at HMSR while they make new friends and learn how to be their best selves in their personal, professional, and Scouting lives.

Wood Badge will be held for two weekends, attendance at both is mandatory.

Wood Badge – 1st Weekend

The premier adult training of the Boy Scouts of America!

For over 75 years, Wood Badge has served as the top standard for volunteers and professionals in Scouting. On the same par as top-level corporate training, participants will spend two weekends camping at HMSR while they make new friends and learn how to be their best selves in their personal, professional, and Scouting lives.

Wood Badge will be held for two weekends, attendance at both is mandatory.

Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) – Outpost Style

—CANCELED—

Our deepest apologies, but the Training Committee has chosen to cancel this session due to low registration.
(We will be offering a campsite-style course in October 2019 and another Outpost IOLS in Spring 2020)

 

 

Into to Outdoor Leader Skills is a mandatory training for all registered Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. We will be covering the fundamental skills necessary to successfully and safely take a Scouts BSA troop or patrol on an outing.

The Outpost Style of IOLS has participants hike from station to station throughout camp, learning as they go to help simulate a backpacking trip. Be Prepared to move around and carry your gear as you go!

 

 

National Youth Leadership Training

The premier training for Scouts BSA and Venturers!

Venturers are eligible with a recommendation from their Crew Advisor.

Scouts BSA participants must be 13 or older; male Scouts must be at least First Class rank, female Scouts have a one-time exemption.

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