In addition to the required trainings for positions there are lots of supplementals trainings that are available as well. Some of these trainings are required before certain activities like Safe Swim Defense for Swimming activities.

Online Supplemental Trainings

These trainings are all available online through MyScouting.org. Remember to make sure your account is linked to Annawon Council with your membership ID. If you need help please contact the Scout Office.

This is Scouting: Gives an overview of how the Scouting program is designed. Great training for anyone to take.

Fast Start Training: Shorter than the specific training goes a little more indepth than the This Is Scouting. Great to show at a parent's meeting.

Safe Swim Defense: Required for one adult leader to take this prior to the unit doing any swimming activities. Must be retaken every two years.

Safety Afloat: Required for one adult leader to to take this prior to the unit doing any boating acticities. Must be retaken every two years.

Climb on Safely: Required for one adult leader to take this prior to the unit doing any climbing activities. Must be retaken every two years.

Trek Safely: Recommended training outlining steps to ensure a safe outdoor experience. Must be retaken every two years.

Hazardous Weather Training: Required for one adult leader to take this prior to any outing. Required for Tour Plans. Must be retaken every two yeras.

BSA-Site (PDF Based) Trainings

These trainings are either power point or PDF forms giving tips and instructions on a full array of Scouting questions. When you complete this please contact your District Executive or your Units Training Chair to make sure your training gets recorded.

Stop Bullying Now: Tips for Scouting Leaders and Scouts: 

Beginning Cold Weather Camping:

Cooking Without Utensils:

Mentoring:

Planning and Conducting a Safe Scout Outing

Scoutmaster Conference Training

Conducting an Interfaith Service

Supporting for Youth with Disabilities

Board of Review Training

The Essentials of Merit Badge Counseling

Leave No Trace

There are different levels of training available for those interested in Leave No Trace. The first is to attend an awareness workshop. These could be as short as a 15 minute session or a few hours complete with activities you can bring back to your unit.

The Leave No Trace Trainer Course is a 16 hour course that looks into all the principles of Leave No Trace as well as instruction on how best to present the information. There is a Troop Leadership Position as the Leave No Trace Trainer. To be considered trained for this position they must take the Leave No Trace Trainer Course.

For those really excited about Leave No Trace you should consider taking a Master Educator Course. The Master Educator course is a week long in depth look at all aspects of Leave No Trace. Master Educators are tasked with training LNT Trainers. 

Training Schedule