“This is Scouting” Training
“This is Scouting” replaces New Leader Essentials as arequired course for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing volunteers to earn the “Trained” leader emblem. “This Is Scouting” can befound on the BSA’s on-line Learning Center. The Online Learning Center is accessed through
www.MyScouting.org.
If you have not already done so, you must create a MyScouting account. After completion of “This Is Scouting,” credit for the training will be recorded on your training record.
Leaders Will Be Required to Complete Basic Training
A pilot study in twenty councils in 2010 will require training for all top leaders in 2010. Top leaders are Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Varsity Coaches, and Venturing crew Advisors.
Plans are to require training for all top leaders in all councils in2011 and all direct-contact leaders in 2012. Direct-contact leadersinclude assistant leaders and den leaders.
Make plans now to attend or complete your basic training.