Training

Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader!

Training is THE most important key to successful Scouting for both Leaders and Scouts. This about it. Would you want to trust your children to untrained teachers or daycare providers? If not, then why would you ask parents to trust their Scouts with untrained Leaders? Training helps leaders make Scouting safe and fun for everyone, while making sure that the goals of Scouting are accomplished.

Southbounder District has a group of committed, talented trainers who are here to help you along the training path. There are many different types of training available from on-line self paced training, videos, live classroom training, and outdoor trainings. You will find the courses valuable whether you are just starting out in Scouting, or whether you have been a leader for a while.

No matter what program or position, you’ll have fun getting trained! More importantly, you’ll learn what it takes to be a successful Scouting Leader, and how to use the extensive resources that BSA provides to its Leaders.

Link to BSA's Outdoor Ethic Program

We will work with the Council to provide a list of LNT qualified leaders and provide LNT training opportunities. We post more information as it becomes available.

First Aid Training:

You now have the opportunity to bring CPR, AED, First Aid, and Wilderness and Remote First Aid training to individual units. Please contact Mr. Larry Davis for more information and to arrange a training program.

Larry Davis • laladavis@charter.net • 864-297-8116


Upcoming training classes:

  • Cub Scout specific
    • BALOO & OWLS with BSA LNT 101 on Friday night
      • November 7th & 8th at South Cove County Park, Oconee County. Registration form below or on the council website.
    • Leader Specific Registration forms will be on the Council website.
      • 9/19 at Messiah Lutheran Church.
      • 10/10 at Mauldin United Methodist. Registration form is below.
      • 11/7th at Advent UMC.
  • Boy Scout specific
    • Troop Committee October 10th
    • Boy Scout Leader Specific no date set
  • Venture
    • More details to follow.
  • Council/District training
    • Advancement Education October 24th in Lexington, SC Deadline is Noon October 12th. Cost is $20.
  • For All levels of scouting
    • Trainer Edge October 24th Details will be forthcoming.
    • Scouting University Saturday February 27th.


Questions on Training? Contact Joe Schmidt, Training Chair