Additional Trainings by Crossroads of America
BALOO / IOLS
IOLS for the Scouts BSA Outdoor Program Can be taken together with BALOO Training or by itself , click here for course information.
Chartered Organization Representatives
Training for the chartered organization representative (COR) is available online at my.scouting.org and will give the participant an understanding of the important role they play in the organization of the Boy Scouts of America. Topics included in this include: how Scouting operates, duties, the district committee, and case study problem solving.
Committee Challenge (Pack/Troop/Crew/Post)
The Committee Challenge training has been developed to help Committee Members better understand their roles and responsibilities and is available online at my.scouting.org
CPR/AED Courses
No dates scheduled at this time.
First Aid Courses
No dates scheduled at this time.
Hazardous Weather
Available online at my.scouting.org
Leave No Trace Trainer
Training for front country for Cub Scouts, backcountry for youth in Scouts BSA, and wilderness for older Scouts. Training for teaching BSA-LNT 101 & other courses. Backpacking overnight with LNT cooking. Introduction to Outdoor Ethics & Tread Lightly. Open to adults and scouts 14+ with approval of SM/Advisor. Graduates fully meet BSA “Leave No Trace Trainer” National Camp Standard and youth qualify for Leave No Trace Trainer position of responsibility in Troop, Team or Crew.
No dates scheduled at this time.
Leave No Trace Master Educator Course
This course is a two-weekend version of a five-day course that trains passionate individuals to serve as Leave No Trace Master Educators. Master Educators work with their council’s outdoor ethics advocate to provide Leave No Trace Trainer, and outdoor ethics awareness courses.
No dates scheduled at this time.
Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics Guide, Tread Lightly, Land Ethics Course for 12 yrs & above/adults
No dates scheduled at this time.
Marlinspike Skills
Join us at Marlinspike Skills to learn how to tie some of the most interesting and decorative knots that you will ever see, including the Monkey’s Fist and Turk’s Head Knots, along with many practical knots. This adult only course offers hands-on instruction by the council’s best teachers for knots and rope work. For registration click here.
Merit Badge Counselor Training Courses
This is a one hour training provided to adults that wish to teach scouts one of the over 100 merit badges offered. You will learn how to guide, and enable a scout how to complete a merit badge. Also, understand how Youth Protection Training connects to being a merit badge counselor. There is an web based training offered under the online training page or you can attend one of the monthly MBC trainings offered at the Golden Burke Scout Center, please check the council calendar.
For 2022 Merit Badge Counselor Training Courses dates and registration click here.
NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training)
Train the Trainer
The Fundamentals of Training, is designed to help Scouters, regardless of their experience, present effective training. The course will also help those who might have trained for other organizations learn the BSA’s training techniques. And, it will help freshen up the skills of current BSA trainers. Only practice can polish these skills, but this course is intended to “train the trainer” on behaviors and resources while offering hands on experience in methods and media.
No dates scheduled at this time.
University of Scouting
Every Scout deserves a trained leader. The University of Scouting, the premier training event in the council, is one of the easiest ways for adult volunteers to achieve this goal. This single-day training event is designed to supplement any leader’s training. Any Scout leader may attend. Learn more on the University of Scouting page.
Voyageur Canoe Training
Voyageur training is canoe use and safety training for Scouts and Scouters. This training covers Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense, policy review, planning trips and tour permits as well as learning how to use a canoe. The Voyageur spring course is two weekends and takes place at Camp Belzer on the east side of Indianapolis utilizing the waters of Fall Creek and Geist Reservoir. The Voyageur fall course is a three day course for youth at Camp Krietenstein using their lake and the Eel River.
Only Voyageur trained leaders may rent council canoes and kayaks. For information on rental, visit our equipment rentals page or download the flyer below.
Wilderness First Aid
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is the highest level of Scout leadership training and provides participants with the tools to be a well-rounded leader. Learn more on the Wood Badge page.
Youth Protection Training
Available online at my.scouting.org
