Leader Training
Becoming a Trained Leader 
Parents are the lifeblood of any Cub Scout Pack.  We depend on our parents to step up and help on numerous levels. Without their help, our program would be limited and our Scouts would be missing out on the fun. 

It is very easy to become a Trained Leader in Boy Scouts.  ALL the required training can be taken online - so you can take the courses at your own pace.
 
Steps Toward Leadership
 Talk to the Cubmaster or Committee Chair about your interest. Discuss which role(s) you might focus your effort. 
  1. Request an Adult Leader Application 
  2. Plan a good hour if completing a Den Leader, Cubmaster or Pack Committee module.
  3. Go to My.Scouting.org: If you do not already have an online account then click Create Account. Once account is created Sign In. Using Google Chrome or Internet Explorer as your web browser.  Do not use Firefox. 
  4. Click the Home link in top left and select My Dashboard.
  5. First: Click Take Course for Youth Protection.
  6. Once done with Youth Protection or (YP) then click the Training Center link at the center top of screen.
  7. Select the Cub Scouting bar.
  8. Select which category you are taking training for Den Leader, Cubmaster or Pack Committee. Most will be selecting Den Leader. Click Take Course next to the category.
  9. It will require you to Sign In again. If you saved your login and password then it should be there and just click Sign In.
  10. Select Cub Scouting a second time.
  11. Click the Select A Training Program box.
  12. Again choose a category. This is more specific depending on if you are a Tiger Leader, Cub Scout (Wolf / Bear) or Webelos Leader. All Leaders even Assistants, do the main Den Leader Position Specific Training, ALL Cubmaster and Assistants CM's do the Cubmaster Position Specific Training and Committee Chairs, including Members do the Committee Position Specific Chair Training.
  13. Once you click on the training there will be several modules and sub-modules. Hover over the main module and you will see a + sign next to the incomplete status. Click the + sign to add it to your "My Learning" plan.
  14. Scroll to the top of the page and click the link MY LEARNING. It will then load your learning plan and show you % complete for each section.
  15. Click the Title of the module to see the sub-modules. Click the Title of the sub-modules then click the Launch to the far bottom right of screen. 
  16. HINT: When on the modules screen of the Learning Plans, do a right click and open the module in New Tab. This will then open the sub-modules in a new tab and will allow you to go back to the modules when done. Otherwise you have to click on the link to My Learning again to get back to the modules.
  17. When on the screen you will see text that says "Click here to launch the course" in small text at top left of screen. Click that link. When done click the arrow to complete the course.
  18. I've gone through the training and it is so complicated. Click below for a more detailed PDF with screenshots. (Coming Soon).
  19. Submit your Application with a printed copy of your "Youth Protection" & "This is Scouting" and your Position Specific Training certificates.
  20. When you get your official BSA number you should plug it into your my.scouting.org account. (This helps at the end of the year when it comes time to re-charter our Pack.)
The more parents the better the program and the more rewarding it is for everyone.

NOTE: Your Leader application will not be submitted to Council till training has been completed.
Pack Committee Positions
Is one right for your?
All leader positions and pack committee positions are volunteer positions. The volunteers are parents just like you. With out parents / volunteers like you, the pack would not exist. Every years leaders and pack committee volunteers come and go. It is an ever changing cycle. We are always looking for parents who are more than willing to give a little extra. Click the links below to see what each position encompasses. If interested in any open positions please contact Committee Chair Mike Schoolcraft

Check out the Meeting Schedule Page to see what positions are open.
Roundtable
Everglades District Roundtable
Date: Every 2nd Monday of the month - Except holidays. 




Visit the Everglades District Calendar for dates.
Time: Gathering @ 6:30 PM Followed by Meeting @ 7 PM Prompt
Location:  Chancellor Charter School: 3333 High Ridge Road Boynton Beach

Class A Required (if possible)

Trained Patch


Interested in Training?
Check the Gulf Stream Council Calendar for updated training dates.
Check out the latest CubCast!

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CubCast
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Parent Action Items
  • Volunteer to help with small defined tasks. 
  • Ask your Den Leader if they need help.
  • Ask the Cubmaster or Committee Chair about the needs of the Pack. 
  • Remain positive and look for ways to improve the program - turn problems into solutions.  We are not perfect and we will never be perfect. So don't expect perfection, expect an honest effort.
  • Follow the advice we give the boys... Do your best. 
  • Encourage other parents to help.  Work as a team with projects that need attention.
  • Leader's Motto "Many hands make light work."
Leader Links . . . Coming Soon!
  • SCOUTBOOK - Leaders login weekly to keep your scouts advancements up to date! Advancements must be entered the Thursday night BEFORE the Tuesday Pack Meeting each month. No Exceptions
  • Pack 241 Org. Chart -  New leaders, ever wonder who does what? Click here and find out. (Cooming Soon)
  • USSSP BALOO Bugle -  Baloo's Bugle is a monthly collection of program helps for Cub Scout leaders. Each month a new edition is published with ideas for the following month's Cub Scouting theme. Look for the new edition near the beginning of each month. 
  • Cub Scout Songs - Learn the lyrics to old campfire songs that have withstood the test of time. If you have a favorite Scout Song, please send to the Site Administrator.
  • Cub Scout Skits - Learn new skits to perform for your Pack.  If you have a favorite Scout Skit, please send to the Site Administrator. Indicate what rank (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos or Any) that it is best suited for.
  • Cooking Campfire Style (Campfire Recipes) - Learn really easy tasty recipes you can do during a pack camping event or even a family camping weekend.
CPR, AED & FIRST AID INFORMATION 
If you are a new Pack 241 leader or a Pack 241 family member and would like to organize a group for training please speak to Cubmaster Mike Schoolcraft or check below to take the find a course on your own.

Click Link - type in zip code, hit enter - select  course Category, Course Format and Date Range, then click to Find Courses

Follow the instruction to register online and to select available courses at the location of your choice.

There are other organizations and locations with various prices. You can Google CPR / First Aid training in West Palm Beach to get a list of links.

Always Needed - Leaders with Safe Swim Defense & Weather Hazards
Leaders we live in South Florida, as many of you know weather can change in a moments notice. We need more leaders to step up and get trained in these two areas. Both to support our swimming program in the summer and to be alert and informed when we attend outdoor events. 

Needed - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) Training
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation is a one-day training event that introduces parents and leaders to the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping.
A day of fun and learning prepares pack leaders to plan and carry out "entry-level" outdoor experiences. Ask a boy why he wants to be a Cub Scout, and nine times out of 10 he'll answer "to go camping." Cub Scouting has designed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) training, so boys, along with their parents or some other adult, can participate in a successful overnight camping experience.
A pack camp-out, at a location approved by the local council, is a great way for families to have fun and build confidence in outdoor skills. This kind of camping isn't the rugged high adventure outing geared toward older Boy Scouts. It's what you might call "soft camping," where families can simply drive up to a campsite and pitch a tent within a few feet of their vehicle's rear bumper. The emphasis is on family fun activities that don't require lots of advanced outdoor skills.
How do you get started? A member of your pack committee needs to attend BALOO training. The six-hour BALOO session will give your pack's outdoor activity leader the tools to conduct a safe and successful overnight.
The morning BALOO sessions include the why and how of Cub Scout camping—planning, equipment, meal preparation, and campfire programs. In the afternoon, Cub Scouters rotate among four round-robin sessions—fire safety, stoves, and lanterns; first aid and sanitation; nature hikes and games; and cooking. Scattered throughout the day are plenty of the four S's: songs, stunts, stories, and showmanship