Adult Leader Training

Troop 60 has a skilled cadre of adult leaders.  We are lucky enough to have adults with unique backgrounds and special training covering many disciplines.

If you have a special skill, talent or resource, please come talk to us. 

If you are considering joining our ranks, we want to help get you trained up so that we can provide our Scouts with a high quality program that is Safe and compliant with BSA standards. 

Rule Number One in Scouting 

Per February 2022 Guide to Safe Scouting:

Troop Committee Members

Troop Committee Members meet as a group and discuss and plan for troop operations throughout the year.  Some Committee Members will also sit on Boards of Review with for our Scouts.  Troop Committee Members also provide day-to-day adult support if needed.  No one-on-one contact with youth is allowed at any time, which is covered in your Youth Protection Training.

Committee Members Requirements 

• Must be 21

• BSA Background Check

• Complete an Adult Application - use Code MC

  • Application Fee paid by the Troop

• Approved by our Troop Committee

• Youth Protection Training 

  • Must be completed yearly

  • This is generally completed online

• Troop Committee Challenge Specific Training

  • Learn about all the positions of the committee and how they contribute to the success of a troop

  • This can be completed online or at a council training event

Assistant Scoutmasters Requirements 

• Must be 18

• BSA Background Check

• Complete an Adult Application - use Code SA

  • Application Fee paid by the Troop

• Approved by our Troop Committee

• Approved by our Scoutmaster

• Youth Protection Training 

  • Must be completed yearly

  • This is generally completed online

• Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training

  • Learn how a "Scout-led" troop operates

  • This can be completed online or at a council training event

• Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) 

  • Learn about the outdoor skills a Scout must master on the journey to First Class

  • This must be completed in person and require an overnight campout

• Hazardous Weather Training

  • Required for all “direct contact” leaders 

To enhances our ability to deliver a high quality program to our scouts, we need specially trained or certified leaders for certain activities.  Because this is important to us, the troop pays for this training.

Special Skills Training

All ASMs and other Adult Leaders are highly encouraged to take Special Skills Training.  These skills enhance the quality of our program and the level of safety for all participants on an outing. 

We highly recommend that ALL Adults who attend outings attend our Council's Wilderness First Aid Program.  This enhances the safety of all participants on outings. 

All Adults attending a canoe outing MUST complete Canoe Training.  This covers basic use of a canoe as well as safety drills such as how to recover a swamped canoe.  For Adults, we cover more recovery techniques than we do for Scouts.  So if your training was completed way back when you were a Scout, we need to get you up to speed so you can keep our Scouts safe.

We encourage Adults to take any Special Skills Training they are interested in or will better prepare us for future outings.  We have a dedicated pages for Special Skills Training and feel free to come talk to our ASM team about what's available. 

• • Special Skills Training

  • Medical and Safety Training

  • Aquatics Training

  • Climbing Training

  • Shooting Sports Training

  • Leadership Training

  • Other Specialty Training

Merit Badge Counselor

With over 100 merit badges, you likely have a background that allows you to be a counselor for multiple badges.

Eligibility is determined by the Council.  Some MB require special training or certifications.  If you have questions, we can connect you with the council's Advancement Chair, who is also in Troop 60. 

Merit Badge Counselor Requirements 

• Must be 18

• Complete Merit Badge Counselor Application

• Complete an Adult Application - use Code 42

  • Merit Badge Counselors do NOT pay an Application Fee

• Approved by Council

• Youth Protection Training 

  • Must be completed yearly

  • This is generally completed online

• Merit Badge Counselor Training

Please note that Scouts should have a discussion with our Scoutmaster prior to starting any Merit Badge.   This is no longer mandatory per the 2021 Guide to Advancement, but is highly encouraged. 

Resources:

509 Merit Badge Counselor Essentials 2021PTC.pdf (1.51 MB) 

Volunteers

Adults wanting to volunteer should speak with our Scoutmaster and Committee Chair.  We can always use help.  

Please note that NO Adult One-on-One Contact is allowed with any Scout. 

Volunteer Recommendations

• Youth Protection Training 

  • Must be completed annually 

  • This is generally completed online

• We also recommend adults take BSA training for various positions to gain a better understanding how the BSA and Troop works