Baltimore Area Council

Serving West Baltimore County
District Executive: Kathy Herche
District Chairman: Michael Neuman  •  District Commissioner: Charlie Hoppa

701 Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21211



Training Links and Information

Arrowhead District Training Schedule


Life To Eagle
Thursday 03-11-10, 7:00pm-9:00pm at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 7902 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD - Cost is $1.00 per person

All Star scouts and Life scouts are invited to attend with a parent to learn about Eagle procedures and projects in order to facilitate a smooth transition from the rank of Life to Eagle. Topics will include comprehensive sessions on rank requirements, service projects, and the Eagle board of review process. It is highly recommended that all unit Advancement Chairman and Unit Eagle Advisors attend this session!

Please Pre-register by March 5, 2010 via email to Robby Cohen at nehoc1@verizon.net or call Robby at 410.764.8136(h) We will cover new requirements, eagle application and service project issues and concerns and procedures to facilitate a smooth transition from rank of Life to Eagle Scout! Make plans to attend now! Uniform is the appropriate attire!

Training Program Overview

Fast Start Training
Basic Leader Training
Leader Specific Training

Interactive Training on the Web

BSA Online Learning Center
Cub Scout Leader Fast Start
Boy Scout Leader Fast Start
Venturing Advisor Fast Start
Safety Afloat
Safe Swim Defense
Youth Protection Guidelines for Adult Leaders and Parents
Troop Committee Challenge

Supplemental Training Information Available Through BSA Online

Venturing Crew Orientation - Informational Multimedia Presentation
Venturing Youth Protection Training - Informational Multimedia Presentation
Merit Badge Counselor Instructors Guide
Board of Review Training
Geocaching to Promote Scouting
The Order of the Arrow and Your Troop
Orientation for New Boy Scout Parents
Planning and Conducting a Safe Scout Outing
Recruiting Quality Training Staff
Scoutmaster Conference Training
Selecting Quality Leaders
The Youth Leadership Training Continuum
Other BSA Resources - Links to other BSA programs and resources

Project Brownsea

Project Brownsea is an award available to bring packs and troops together, providing a natural move for Webelos scouts into a troop. The award must be earned by June 30 of each year. A patch is available for each boy graduating and registered in a troop. Requirements must be met between September 1 and June 30 of any program year.
Click here for a flyer (PDF format, Size - 115KB).

Training Manuals



New Leader Essentials
PDF format, Size - 7,775 KB

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Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
PDF format, Size - 23,394 KB

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Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster
Leader Specific Training
PDF format, Size - 25,973 KB

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Troop Committee Guidebook
PDF format, Size - 6,081 KB

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Venturing Leader Specific Training
PDF format, Size - 5,652 KB

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Troop Program Resources
PDF format, Size - 10,505 KB

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Troop Program Features Vol 1
PDF format, Size - 2,744 KB

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Troop Program Features Vol 2
PDF format, Size - 2,959 KB

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Troop Program Features Vol 3
PDF format, Size - 2,786 KB

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Baloo
PDF format, Size - 16,820 KB

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Troop Committee Training Syllabus
PDF format, Size - 6,799 KB

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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
PDF format, Size - 12,286 KB

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Troop Leadership Training
PDF format, Size - 5,489 KB

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National Youth Leadership Training
PDF format, Size - 57,787 KB

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Scoutmasters JLT Kit (old)
PDF format, Size - 16,962 KB

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Cub Scout Leader Specific Training (old)
PDF format, Size - 29,489 KB

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JLT Staff Guide (old)
PDF format, Size - 12,052 KB

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