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Every Scout deserves a trained leader. Carroll District conducts several training events over the course of the year. Additional training opportunities are provided by other Districts, Baltimore Area Council, and BSA Online Learning Center. Contact any of the training team members for help with your training needs.

Training Team

Training Chair - Ed Cross
Deputy Training Chair: Warren Westervelt
Cub Scout Training - Robert Kirby
Boy Scout Training - Jim Anastasion
Venturing Training - Paul Kazyak

BAC Leader Training Requirements

In order for a leader to be flagged as “trained” on a roster or recharter, specific training courses must be completed and input into ScoutNet.

The Baltimore Area Council's Training Team provides a current list of required courses.

BSA Online Training

To access the BSA Online Learning Center materials, Scouters must create MyScouting accounts. You will need your BSA Membership ID number as part of the registration process. Once you create an account, you may take certification courses such as -

  • Youth Protection
  • Fast Start - Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing
  • Committee Challenge
  • Climb on Safely Training
  • Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat
  • Weather Hazards
  • Den Chief Training
  • Venturing Crew Orientation

Cub Scout Leader Training

Date: 
March 20, 2010 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

POCEd Cross, Carroll District Training Chair
POCRobert Kirby, Cub Scout Chair

Cub Scout Training Brochure

Basic Leader Position Specific
Provides a leader the knowledge and skills needed for their specific position.  Leader Training goes into greater detail on youth development and boy behavior, program planning, activities, and the purposes of the program.

Scoutmaster Specifics 1-2-3

Date: 
April 17, 2010 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

POCEd Cross, Carroll District Training Chair
POCJim Anastasion, Boy Scout Chair

Boy Scout Spring Training Brochure

Scoutmaster Position Specific

Session will discuss the role of the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster in a boy led Troop. Other topics include Scout Advancement Program, Outdoor Program, Troop Planning and working with the Troop Committee.

Outdoor Leader Skills (Weekend 1)

Date: 
March 26, 2010 6:00 PM - March 28, 2010 6:00 PM

POCEd Cross, Carroll District Training Chair
POCJim Anastasion, Boy Scout Chair


Outdoor Leader Skills Brochure                      


What to Bring, Directions and Schedule


Outdoor Leader Skills (Weekend 1 - March 27 & 28)
Involves a hands-on program that gives adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scouts in the outdoors. Some of the activities include Cooking, Fire Building, First Aid, Camp Fire, Knots and Lashings, and Nature.