Training

Please call Catalina Council at 520.750.0385 with questions for any training courses you are interested in.  Check the Training Calendar or with the Council office to confirm date, time and location.  Please preregister online (below) for all courses a minimum of 4 days in advance to prevent course cancellation.

Remember – Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader!


Leader E-Learning On Line Training

The BSA E-learning training center offers many Training Courses On Line: Leaders - CLICK HERE to start your Leader Online Account.  Need Instructions? - CLICK HERE to see an Online Information sheet. For more information about BSA adult leader training opportunities, CLICK HERE

Our 2012 Training Courses

Please note that “If the training is held at an LDS Church Building, caffeinated drinks are not allowed. Please contact the appropriate Course Director for clarification.”

2012 Course Information Flyers
Flyer Leader Specific Training 2012 “Super Saturdays”
5/19/2012 ST Registration
6/16/2012 CO Registration
7/14/2012 OP Registration
8/25/2012 ST Registration
9/22/2012 CO Registration
9/22/2012 SC Registration
10/20/2012 OP Registration

Flyer Outdoor Leader Training 2012
7/20/2012 ST Registration
11/17/2012 OP Registration
11/30/2012 CO Registration

Flyer BALOO Training 2012
7/21/2012 OP/ST/SC Registration
11/17/2012 OP/ST/SC Registration
12/1/2012 CO Registration

Wilderness First Aid 2012 Flyer
Refresher Course – 1 day course
9/15/2012 On-line Registration
Full 2 Day Course
7/28/2012 On-line Registration

EDGE Training
8/25/2012 Possible Course Date depending on needs.

Note – On-Line registration is offered for the courses noted above. Check training calendar dates for for more information or below as course gets closer.

Our Next Upcoming Training Courses

May 19 Leader Specific Training – Cost $0
Position Specific Leader training (subject to preregistration) for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, Venture and Troop Committees.
** Note ** There will be no Cub Scout Leader Training due to no registrations for it.
Location LDS Rita Ranch Chapel, 10220 E Rees Loop.
Please note: “Training is being held at an LDS Church Building, caffeinated drinks are not allowed. Please contact the Course Director for clarification.”
Registration
Next course
June 16 Leader Specific Training – Cost $0 Cochise District.
Location LDS Sierra Vista, 2100 Yaqui St., Sierra Vista
Please note: “Training is being held at an LDS Church Building, caffeinated drinks are not allowed. Please contact the Course Director for clarification. ”
Registration

Outdoor Leader Skills July 20 & 21, 2012
To be held at Double V Scout Ranch. For more information contact Laurene Huelsman (scouttrain@live.com).
Next course scheduled for 11/30/2012 by Cochise District

BALOO July 21, 2012
To be held at Double V Scout Ranch. For more information contact J. Longhofer (longhofer@earthlink.net).
Next course scheduled for 11/17/2012.

Information on Other Training Courses Available

2012 NYLT Course
The National Youth Leader Training Course (NYLT) will be held at Double V from 5/28/12 through 6/2/2012. Registration is now open. Click on the flyer link below for more information. NYLT 2012 Informational Flyer

Discover Scuba and Scouting

June 2, 2012 at the Double V Scout Ranch from 11am – 4pm.  Come any time between 11am and 3pm.  Scouts must be at least 10 years old.  A $5.00 per family donation at this event is asked to help the Catalina Council Venturing Officers Association fund.

To reserve a time for your dive please register online at http://cc.kintera.org/scubaday6-2-12

Scuba Diving Merit Badge & Full Certification
Session 1 June 26-30, 2012 – $435.00
Orientation, Books, Paperwork issued Tuesday June 5th 6pm at The Dive Shop
Classes and pool skills: Tuesday, June 26th and Thursday June 28th – 8am – 5pm
Open Water Dives:  Friday June 29th and Saturday, June 30th at Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Register for this class at http://cc.kintera.org/scubamb6-26-12

Session 2 July 17th – 22nd, 2012 – $475.00
Orientation, Books, Paperwork issued Tuesday June 26th 6pm at The Dive Shop
Classes and pool skills: Tuesday, July 17th 26th and Thursday July 19th – 8am – 5pm
Open Water Dives: Friday July 20th to Sunday, July 27th at Lake Balmorhea State Park, Texas
Register for this class at http://cc.kintera.org/scubamb7-17-12

2012 Wood Badge Course
The Catalina Council 2012 Wood Badge for the 21st Century course will be held next September and October at Camp Lawton. This course is designed to provide a foundation of leadership skills for your Scouting position, your personal life and your career. It will focus on contemporary concepts in leadership, including team building, leading change, improving communication, and working with a diversified volunteer team. The Wood Badge Course is for leaders from all areas of Scouting: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturing Scouts, and District and Council volunteers. See the 2012 WB BROCHURE for more information and register today!

Leave No Trace Trainer Training – Next Course August 4 & 5, 2012
Contact Cindy Reilly – cdreilly.lnt@gmail.com for more information. See LNT 2012 Flyer for course information and registration info.

POW WOW
Pow Wow 2012 is under “CUB-struction”. Look for signs and notices for the grand unveiling of Pow Wow in 2012! For comments, questions, input, or to volunteer your time, please contact Corine Neumiller at bcneumiller@cox.net or 326-4594.

Rock Climbing/Rappelling Instructor Training Class for Scout Leaders
If you work with older Scouts you should take this training.
4/19 – 4/21, 4/27th – 28th, 5/12, 2012. All sessions
are required to complete this training.
Locations: Council Service Center / Camp Lawton
Registration Link:
http://www.cc.kintera.org/climbing4-19-12
The Catalina Council Climbing Committee offers an instructor climbing training class. See the Programs section for course information and check the Council Calendar for dates.

Wilderness First Aid / CPR and First Aid / CPR
2012 Flyer
Catalina Council is a training site for ECSI and can offer WFA, FA and CPR classes.  WFA/CPR is a 16 hour course and FA/CPR is an 8 hour course, a minimum of 6 people are required for the classes.  If you have any questions regarding this training please contact John Longhofer at longhofer@earthlink.net for more info or go to the WFA page (noted at above left). Remember to check the Council Calendar for training dates.