One of the keys to a successful Scouting experience for young people, second only to the selection of the right person for each responsibility, is trained volunteer leadership. Leadership Training provides adult leaders with fundamental information about the aims and methods of the movement, as well as specifics about their particular roles in Scouting.

For this reason, the GRFC is committed to provide top quality training opportunities for leaders, parents and Scouts at the district and council levels. Through these efforts, the delivery of a better and quality Scouting program can be provided to our entire youth membership.

The training program of the Boy Scouts of America is designed to meet the needs of each volunteer leadership position. These training opportunities are varied and flexible enough to reach all leaders through group training experiences, personal coaching, self-study, or on-the-job training.

Click on the links below to go to each specific training section.

We have found a small problem when you are using Internet Explorer 7 (the newest version of Explorer). The National office is currently working on the problem. This is what they say: BUG ALERT: A number of users have reported that they are unable to create accounts for the e-learning system using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7.0 (the very latest version) because an image is superimposed over text fields, preventing them from entering data. We are currently working on a newer version of the account creation/management interface that will not have this problem.

In the meantime, these users may be able to complete the form if they use their "tab" key to navigate among text fields. Otherwise, they will need to use a different Web browser (Netscape, FireFox, or even an older version of IE) to create an account.

Fast Start

Online Youth Protection Training

Training Progress Forms

Wood Badge Training

Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat-Online

Training Events

Supplemental Training Modules - National Boy Scout Division has added a number of self-study modules to their web site. these are not "for credit" courses, merely study aids to help sharpen leaders' skills.

Scout Conferences at Philmont Scout Ranch