All Youth Deserve Trained Leaders!
Trained leaders deliver superior programs to their units. Research conducted by National Council has shown that the number one determinant of retention in scouting is the number of trained adult leaders.
Mission Peak District has an outstanding training opportunity for Scout BSA Leaders.
ACORN – The premier training for adults in the Scouts BSA is coming soon.
MPD Acorn consists of two courses:
Scoutmaster Position Specific Training (SMPST) – April 13, 2024 Fremont Veterans Hall
Don’t let the name scare you. This course is for every adult with youth in scouting. In this one day course you will learn the basics of the Scouts BSA program. Topics include:
- The Aims and Methods of Scouting
- Troop Organization
- Troop Meetings
- The Patrol Leaders Council
- Outdoor Planning
The course concludes with the participants planning an annual program for a troop.
Register today. Space is limited. Until March 1, preference is given to leaders from MPD. After March 1, registration will be open to other districts and councils, and we expect the course to sell out quickly.
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS). April 14, 2024 Fremont Veterans Hall AND Fri May 3 2024, 6:00pm – Sun May 5 2024, Rancho Los Mochos, Livermore.
In this hands-on 2.5 day course, participants form patrols and experience a Scout outing. Along the way, you will learn the skills needed for scouts to reach First Class Rank. Topics Include
- Knots and Lashings
- First Aid
- Axmanship
- Campfires and camp stove
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Orienteering
Participants will experience cooking as a patrol, having a campfire, and more.
Register today. Space is limited. Until March 1, preference is given to leaders from MPD. After March 1, registration will be open to other districts and councils, and we expect the course to sell out quickly.
You can register for either or both courses. Participants who take BOTH courses with Mission Peak District earn the coveted ACORN NECKERCHIEF AND SLIDE.