Venturing Leader Training Archives

Safety Quiz: Back to Basics

New volunteers frequently ask the BSA these questions, so we thought we’d ask them to you.

Four stories of success from the John D. Tickle, Sr. National Training and Leadership Center

Four Scouting enthusiasts share their experiences at the Summit Bechtel Reserve’s Tickle National Training and Leadership Center.

New Web courses make training more accessible to Scouting leaders

Scouting U’s new online training courses will help volunteers learn what they need when they need it.

Why Wood Badge?

Volunteers expect fun and fellowship at a Wood Badge course, but much more awaits. Read about how this training session helps new-to-Scouting adults lead more successful packs, troops and crews.

Why you should take Youth Protection Training today

Michael Johnson, the BSA’s Youth Protection director, talks with Scouting magazine about the ongoing effort to get all Scouting leaders and parents Youth Protection Trained.

The get-started guide for new Scouting leaders

New leaders: This jam-packed guide will bring you up to speed—fast—so that you can get started in your new role as a Scouting volunteer leader.