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The University of Scouting is a fun-filled, hands-on opportunity to network and learn with hundreds of Scouters. It takes place on a Saturday in April and October. Be the best leader you can be and attend the next University of Scouting!
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Wood Badge is a fun, challenging, and inspirational Scouting experience for all volunteers looking to improve their leadership skills.
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Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) is a fantastic introduction for parents or other adults to learn about how Troops function in a fun, fast paced, & hands-on environment!
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Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is a weekend training that includes a single overnight course designed to introduce the necessary outdoor skills needed to facilitate a fun, safe and exciting camping event for your Cub Scout Pack or Den.
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Grey Wolf is our council's National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). The course is designed around a model unit's month.
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This training is required for all Scouting volunteers but is applicable for everyone who works with children. There is no charge and you do not have to be a Scouting volunteer or parent to take the course.