HIGHTOWER TRAIL DISTRICT 2008 TRAINING SCHEDULE

Please Note: The training information listed below is being revised, check this page in late April for more current information

TRAINING FOR ALL (Cub, Boy Scout, Varsity, Venturing)

NEW LEADER ESSENTIALS—Participants Need to Attend ONE of These Sessions

Thursday March 13 7 PM to 9 PM TBA
Saturday April 5 10 AM to Noon TBA
Thursday October 9 7 PM to 9 PM TBA

CLIMB ON SAFELY—Participants Need to Attend ONE of These Sessions

Saturday April 26 9 AM to 11 AM at Briarcliff UMC
Saturday October 18 7 PM to 9 PM TBA

TREK SAFELY—Participants Need to Attend ONE of These Sessions

Saturday April 26 11:30 to 1:30 PM at Briarcliff UMC
Saturday October 18 7 PM to 9 PM TBA

ON-LINE TRAINING (Consult the Atlanta Area Council Website )

Youth Protection Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat

TRAINING FOR CUB SCOUT LEADERS

CUB LEADER TRAINING—Participants Need to Attend ONE of These Sessions

Saturday March 15 TBA TBA
Saturday May 17 TBA TBA
Saturday August 9 TBA TBA
Saturday Dec 13 TBA TBA

BALOO TRAINING—Participants Need to Attend ONE of These Sessions

Saturday May 24 TBA TBA
Saturday Sept 20 TBA TBA

ON-LINE TRAINING (Consult the Atlanta Area Council Website)

Cub Scout Fast Start

TRAINING FOR BOY SCOUT LEADERS

BOY SCOUT LEADER TRAINING—Includes New Leader Essentials and Outdoor Skills Training--Participants Need to Attend ONE SET of These Dates

Thursday Jan 31 7 PM to 10 PM at Briarcliff UMC
Thursday Feb 7 7:30 PM to 10 PM at Briarcliff UMC
Thursday Feb 21 7:30 PM to 10 PM at Briarcliff UMC
Thursday Feb 28 7:30 PM to 10 PM at Briarcliff UMC
Saturday March 8 All Day at Bert Adams
Sunday March 9 AM to Early PM at Bert Adams

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Thursday Sept 4 7 PM to 10 PM TBA
Thursday Sept 11 7:30 PM to 10 PM TBA
Thursday Sept 18 7:30 PM to 10 PM TBA
Thursday Sept 25 7:30 PM to 10 PM TBA
Saturday October 4 All Day at Bert Adams
Sunday October 5 AM to Early PM at Bert Adams

TROOP COMMITTEE CHALLENGE—Participants Need to Attend ONE Session

Saturday March 15 10 AM to 1 PM TBA
Saturday Sept 13 10 AM to 1 PM TBA
Thursday October 16 7 PM to 10 PM at Briarcliff UMC

ON-LINE TRAINING (Consult the Atlanta Area Council Website)

Boy Scout Fast Start Troop Committee Challenge

TRAINING FOR DEN CHIEFS
This training will be jointly conducted by Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leaders. Participants need to attend ONE of these sessions.

Saturday March 15 AM TBA
More sessions will be scheduled in May and October.

TRAINING FOR VENTURING LEADERS
Participants should attend ALL of the sessions listed below.

VENTURING NEW LEADER ESSENTIALS/LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING
Saturday April 12 9 AM to 5 PM at Briarcliff UMC

OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS
Saturday April 19 All Day at Bert Adams
Sunday April 20 AM to Early PM at Bert Adams

ON-LINE TRAINING (Consult the Atlanta Area Council Website)
Venturing Youth Protection Venturing Fast Start

HOW TO REGISTER:

If you are interested in Registering for any activity, please list the name and date(s) of the activity, together with your NAME, e-MAIL ADDRESS, UNIT, and CONTACT PHONE NUMBER and e-mail this information to:

Carl G. Camann, District Training Director at trainng@hightowertrailbsa.com

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEES MAY APPLY FOR SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR SOME ACTIVITIES.

Please Note: The training information listed above is being revised, check this page in late April for more current information

Held every month, on the second Tuesday at 7:30pm, Roundtable is an opportunity for all leaders and interested parents to learn more about the activities of the Hightower Trail District as well as their specific scouting program. Presentations are geared to help you deliver the Promise of Scouting. Roundtable is a great place to meet others and learn from their experiences.

Both Roundtables are held at the Fellowship Hall in the back of Briarcliff United Methodist Church, at the corner of Briarcliff and Shallowford Roads.

What makes a trained leader? Youth Protection Training, Fast Start Training, New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills.

The Hightower Trail District offers premium Boy Scout Leader Training.  The Hightower Trail Course combines New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leadership

 

What makes a trained Cub Scout Leader? Youth Protection Training, Fast Start Training, New Leader Essentials, Cub Scout Leader Specific Training, and Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO).

Cub Scout Leaders - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is mandatory for Cub Scout Leaders that want to take Dens or Packs on overnight outings.  BALOO is a fun course that teaches the leader basic organizational skills for a Cub Scout Overnighter.