Training Resources for Units

Youth Training

• Quick guide to youth training opportunities (PDF)
• Cyber Chip resources
• Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) (troop-level basic youth leader training)
• National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) (council-level advanced youth leader training)
• Training and resources for Den Chiefs: Old Colony Council's Den Chief Resource Center

Related Resources for the Cub Scout Program

• Connections between adventures and electives: Excel spreadsheet and publication

Related Resources for the Boy Scout Program

• Merit badge counselor training and resources
• Overview of Boy Scout advancement (PDF)
• Scoutmaster conference: details and sample questions (PDF)
• Troop organization chart (for a large troop)
• Troop meeting plan (blank) (PDF)
• Troop program features (ideas and resources for monthly themes)
• Sample guide to the annual planning conference (MS Word 07-10)
• Jeff's guide to active group games (PDF)
• Uniform inspection sheet for Boy Scouts (PDF)
• Uniform inspection sheet for adult leaders (PDF)
• Troop resources survey (PDF) - learn about parents' talents

Scouts with Special Needs

• Individual scout advancement plan (PDF)

Adult Training Handouts: General

• Quick guide for Cub leaders (PDF)
• Quick guide for Boy Scout leaders (PDF)
• Quick guide for Venturing leaders (PDF)
• This month's Old Colony Council training newsletter
• Unit Training Coordinator job description (PDF)
• Journey to Excellence scoresheets and spreadsheets
• More links and resources

Adult Leader Recordkeeping

• Sample spreadsheet for Cub leaders (MS Excel 07-10)
• Sample spreadsheet for Boy Scout leaders (MS Excel 07-10)
• Troopmaster and Packmaster software*

*Link provided for informational purposes only. This is not an official endorsement.