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Scouter Training Opportunities

At this time of the Scouting year, our volunteers have been recognized for their various levels of leadership and soon, thoughts about programming for next year will begin. Here is one way to increase excellence in programming for the coming year!


Wood Badge Part I Outcomes

When volunteers complete the Residential Wood Badge Part I program, they gain the knowledge and understanding they need to help them make a personal commitment to Scouts Canada's Mission and Principles, and share their skills and enthusiasm with their youth members. They update skills and knowledge about the characteristics, learning and social needs of various age groups, allowing them to deliver fun, adventurous and educational programs tailored to different ages and skill levels.

Leaders also gain an understanding of risk management and various types of hazards to help them provide the safest possible environment for youth.  They develop skills and knowledge in recognizing signs of child abuse, understanding techniques used to receive reports from their youth and knowing what action to take.

Learning to share leadership and find vital community resources are important goals of the Wood Badge training program. Leaders learn that through interacting with parents, outside facilities and organizations, they can learn where to go for the materials they need to run the program.

Scouting is a youth organization, and our training programs teach leaders to encourage youth to get involved in planning their own programs.

Scouting is all about the outdoors and Leaders completing the Wood Badge program are exposed to outdoor skills and knowledge, helping them to teach youth environmental awareness, conservation and safety.

Finally, leaders learn about the skills in the area of administration, including financial and volunteer management, planning and the understanding and implementation of policies. They will also share ideas, and develop a Network of fellow Scouters

Wood Badge Part II Outcomes

In Scouts Canada's Advanced Wood Badge development program, leaders develop competencies in the following three subject areas:
* Advanced Program Delivery
* Advanced Leadership Skills
* Advanced Outdoor Skills

Upon completion of the Wood Badge Part II program, leaders develop skills and knowledge related to the concept of "Learning by Doing," and can demonstrate this knowledge. They learn excellent inter-personal communication techniques, develop skills in motivating youth, and learn how to reinforce positive behaviour. They also develop knowledge and skills in dealing with any inappropriate behaviour.

Leaders develop positive attitudes, skills and knowledge of Scouting's values, as outlined in Scouting's Mission, Principles, Practices, Promise and Law. The Wood Badge Part II program also develops superior problem-solving, decision-making, leadership and organizational skills, including: performance evaluation, managing conflicts, and situational leadership styles. Leaders also develop superior outdoor skills; taking leaders to the next level, and incorporating the "No-Trace" ethic to make sure all outdoor activities have a positive effect on the environment.

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Red Cross Standard First Aid level C, CPR, and AED courses :

With six or more persons a separate course can be setup in your area.

Full two day course - $110 per person including book (groups of six to eighteen participants). One day recertification course - $60 if you have an up to date book, $70 with a loaner book. Red Cross recertification can be done on the first day of a two day course. You can rectify only once every three years.

Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid C and CPR courses:

With six or more persons a separate course can be setup in your area.

Full two day course - $100 with book, (groups of six to twelve participants). One day recertification course available at $55 without book and $65 with a loaner book. Life Saving recertification must be done on a separate course (groups of six to twelve participants). AED is not standard with Lifesaving Society, if AED is required, it is a six hour separate course at $30.

ORCKA Canoe flat-water and tripping courses are also available.

All inquires e-mail Mike McMahon at mcmahon8@cogeco.ca

Scouts Canada, the country’s leading youth organization, offers seven challenging programs for boys, girls and youth age 5-26 in thousands of individual groups in most cities and towns across Canada. Over 74,000 young people enjoy Scouts Canada’s programs, which are provided by 23,000 caring and dedicated volunteers. Scouts Canada’s national office is located in Ottawa.

Scouts Canada is a not-for-profit organization (Charitable Registration No. 10776 1694 RR0028) and a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement.
 
 

Scouts Canada, the country’s leading youth organization, offers challenging programs for boys, girls and youth age 5-26 in thousands of individual groups in most cities and towns across Canada.

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