Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader!
If you had a magic wand, would you use it to make the Scouting program better and more fun for youth so they stayed in Scouting longer, so it had a larger impact on their lives? What if the same magic wand made leadership roles easier, more rewarding, and led to better retention among adult leaders? Would using that magic wand be a top priority?
Well, such a magic wand does exist—in the form of the learning programs for leaders in Scouting America.
Common sense tells us that training is important, and research shows the importance of trained leaders. A trained leader is knowledgeable and more confident in the role being performed. Trained leaders exhibit a knowledge and confidence that is picked up by people around them. Trained leaders impact the quality of programs, leader tenure, youth tenure, safety, and a whole lot more. A trained leader is better prepared to make the Scouting program all it can be!
Below are the standard training opportunities we offer throughout the year, but we can tailor a training event specific to your unit’s needs! Reach out to Aimee McCarty to explore options for your unit.
| REQUIRED TRAINING FOR ALL ADULTS, NO EXCEPTIONS | ||||
| 1. AB 506, New State Law. Requires CA Mandatory Reporter Training AND Fingerprint LiveScan We encourage you to read more on this page and at CaliforniaScouting.org | ||||
| 2. SAFEguarding Youth Training – Scouting America | ||||
| 3. Hazardous Weather Training – Scouting America | ||||
| Adult Training Course* | Date | Cost | Contact | Location |
| BALOO | Oct 17-18 | $65 | Aimee McCarty | Camp Tahquitz |
| IOLS | Oct 17-18 | $65 | Aimee McCarty | Camp Tahquitz |
| CPR & First Aid Training | Nov 15 | $40 | Joe Lopez | Long Beach Sea Base |
| Hazardous Weather Training | Self Directed | Free | Aimee McCarty | Online Only |
| Position Specific Training | Online or On Request | Free | Aimee McCarty | Long Beach Sea Base |
| Wilderness First Aid | Nov 21-22 | $85 | Joe Lopez | Long Beach Sea Base |
| Wood Badge 2027 | Aug 27-29 Oct 4-5 | Est: $375 | Aimee McCarty | 1st Weekend: Camp Tahquitz 2nd Weekend: Camp Verdugo Oaks |
| SAFEguarding Youth Training | Self Directed | Free | Aimee McCarty | |
| Youth Training Course* | Date | Cost | Contact | Location |
| CPR & First Aid Training | Nov 15 | $40 | Joe Lopez | Long Beach Sea Base |
| Den Chief Training | Nov 8th | $10 | Wendy Danna | Long Beach Sea Base |
| NYLT 2027 | Feb 13-15 | $375 | John McGlynn | Camp Verdugo Oaks, Castaic |
| Program Operations | Date | Cost | Contact | Location |
| Merit Badge Counselor Training | Sept 15, 2026 | Free | Aimee McCarty | Via Zoom *More info below* |
| Climbing Instructor Level I & II | Sept | $65 | Long Beach Sea Base | |
| Range Safety Officer (NRA) | Oct. 24th | $70 | Long Beach Sea Base | |
| Archery & BB’s | TBD | $15 | Tuan Phan | Camp Tahquitz |
* Indicates the primary audience of a trainings curriculum and the main benefactors of the course. Availability or usefulness of a given training may not be restricted to the age demographic listed. Refer to the course description for clarification on age or other requirements.
Merit Badge Counselor Training
The BSA’s merit badge program offers Scouts the chance to explore a broad array of topics, with the goal of sparking new interests, hobbies, or even future career paths. This valuable experience, however, is made possible only through the support of merit badge counselors. By serving as a merit badge counselor, you offer your time, knowledge, and other resources so that Scouts can explore a topic of interest.
In order to register, merit badge counselors are expected to complete Merit Badge Counselor Orientation (via Zoom), Merit Badge Counselor Position Specific Training (online), BSA Youth Protection, and submit the Merit Badge Counselor Application. Additionally, every merit badge counselor must submit a BSA Adult Leader application. For more information and training please go to the Merit Badge Counselor webpage: https://www.longbeachbsa.org/training/mbcounselors/
You can also get information on the “Guide for Merit Badge Counselors” by clicking on the link below:
Guide for merit badge counseling
SAFEguarding Youth Training
Completing this training is mandatory for all adults prior to being registered for any position. Training is available in person or online 24/7:
Council Training Leadership
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| Training Chair | Advisor |
| Aimee McCarty |
Service Team
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| Joe Lopez | Johnny Bradford |
What Training Classes Do I Need To Take?
Helpful Note:
All unit leaders and committee chairs can access current unit training records online anytime by logging into my.scouting.org