Every scout deserves a trained and knowledgeable leader.
Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between a great unit and an exceptional one? It’s specialized training and networking, above and beyond the basic unit and leader-specific training. Units that invest time in advanced leadership training and high adventure resources are more likely to have exceptionally vibrant and active units with higher retention and advancement rates.
The advanced leadership courses our council offers are also not your ordinary training sessions. These courses put you directly in the middle of the action so you can personally experience trying the different skills and concepts being shared. These courses are games with a purpose and many older youth and adult leaders can attest to the fun and enthusiasm they experience both during the course and afterwards.
Registration for all three events is open with approaching deadlines. Spaces are limited to the first 48 participants. Sign up today to secure your spot!
Powder Horn: Bring the Adventure Home
Providing a vibrant outdoor program for your unit isn’t easy. Experience the solution at Texas Powder Horn where we help you deliver on the promise of Scouting: Adventure! At Texas Powder Horn, you “learn by doing” as you try each activity first-hand so you know how much fun your unit can have. You’ll return from the course with the resources and contacts to help your unit explore new adventures.
Course Location: Camp Tahuaya – Belton
Course Dates: Two 3-Day Weekends from Friday through Sunday afternoon at Camp Tahuaya.
Weekend 1: Friday evening – Sunday afternoon (September 6-8)
Weekend 2: Friday morning – Sunday afternoon (September 20-22)
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 30th
For more information, visit: www.texaspowderhorn.rocks
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is BSA’s “next level” training course that puts you in the position of your Scouts, working together as members of a Cub Scout Pack, Scouts BSA Troop, and Venturing Crew. You’ll experience activities the way your Scouts do – and in doing so, will gain a perspective you can’t get anywhere else. At the end of the two weekend course, you’re guaranteed to be ready to tackle any problem your Scouts throw your way. And, it might just be the most fun you’ll ever have as a Scouter.
Course Location: Lost Pines Scout Ranch – Bastrop
Course Dates: Two Full 3-Day Weekends
Weekend 1: Friday morning – Sunday afternoon (October 11-13)
Weekend 2: Friday morning – Sunday afternoon (November 1-3)
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 1st
For more information, visit: www.bsacac.org/training/wood-badge
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
NYLT is a six day, five night course that gives Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Explorers and Venturers methods, skills and experiences to become better leaders in their unit. The course centers around the concepts of what a leader must be, what they must know, and what they must do – with a clear focus on how to accomplish all this. NYLT courses are limited to 48 participants.
As of March 1, 2019, Scouts BSA members (male and female) must be at least 13. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops. For 2019 only, an exception will be granted for girls registered in Scouts BSA to attend NYLT without first achieving the First Class rank. Boys registered in Scouts BSA will still be required to earn the First Class rank before attending NYLT.
Course Location: Camp Green Dickson – Gonzales
Course Dates: Six-day course
Friday morning – Wednesday morning (December 27, 2019 – January 1, 2020)
Participant Orientation: Sunday, November 17th
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 27th
For more information, visit:
www.bsacac.org/training/youth/national-youth-leader/
