Training Opportunities
Training is an important tool that helps you make the Scouting program more fun, more effective, and more rewarding for our youth, for our adults, and for YOU! Check out the many training courses offered to Scouts and Scouters by the Trinity Trails District, Longhorn Council Training Committee, BSA, and at the famous Philmont Training Center in New Mexico.
YPT NOTE: Youth Protection Training cards are now good for two years. Click here for an Outline of Youth Protection Training Requirements
BSA Online Learning Center Courses
This site provides a variety of materials, from quick references to complete courses, all designed to help improve leadership skills and deliver a quality program. Now available on the web through the BSA Online Learning Center (Registration required)- Youth Protection Training
- This is Scouting (New Leader Essentials)
- Boy Scout Leader Fast Start
- Troop Committee Challenge
- Scout Parents Unit Coordinator
- Trek Safely
- Climb On safely
- Safety Afloat
- Safe Swim Defense
- Staffing the District Committee
- Unit Commissioner Fast Start
- Generational Diversity Training
- Den Chief Training
- Hazardous Weather Training
Longhorn Council Training Course Pages and Links
- Archery Instructor Courses
- Longhorn Council Training Calendar
- Climbing Courses
- Climbing and Rappelling Policy
- College of Commissioner Science
- Guide to Safe Scouting (Online version)
- Guide to Safe Scouting (PDF)
- Longhorn Certified Trainer Award
- "New Leader Training Plan"
- NRA Instructor Courses
- Trainer Development Conference -Train the Trainer!
- Twin Arrows - National Youth Leader Training
- University of Scouting
- Wood Badge
- Register for Wood Badge
- Register for Wood Badge Banquet.
- Youth Protection Training
- Venturing Leader Youth Protection