Training Opportunities

youth training

Every year, Scouts BSA and Circle Ten Council offer many opportunities for the youth of the program to receive training. Training opportunities are a great way for Scouts to learn hands on skills for leadership and to become acquainted with position specific skills needed. Training with Scouts BSA doesn't just prepare our youth to be leaders in Scouting but also sets them up to be leaders of the future.

Upcoming Youth Training Opportunities:

Wilderness First Aid April 17 - 19, 2026 @ Camp James Ray

NYLT Session 1 & 2 June 8 - 13, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

ILST Training July 12, 19, & 26, 2026 @ Hooper-Leake Hall/Scout Hut

NYLT Session 3 July 13 - 18, 2026 @ Camp James Ray

NYLT Session 4 & 5 December 26 - 21, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

*Note: Youth ages 14 and older are encouraged to sign up for these training courses. Please notify your Scoutmaster and/or Advancement Coordinator of your intent to take the training. In some instances approval is needed. Be sure to read all information regarding a training session to ensure your eligibility. Upon completion, send a copy of completion certificates to the Advancement Coordinator to have training recorded.

adult training

Adult leaders play a significant role in Scouts BSA units. Maintaining leaders who are trained for their positions and in the procedures, policies, rules, and safety measures of the program is essential. In some instances training can be done solely online through my.scouting.org for things like Merit Badge Counselor, Committee Member, Advancement, Youth Protection, etc.; however, some skills and roles require more in-depth and hands on training. Whatever your role is in your unit, there is most definitely some form of training that you should complete in order to help maintain your unit and it's program. We can't let the Scouts have all the fun!

Upcoming In-Person Adult Training Opportunities:

Wilderness First Aid April 17 - 19, 2026 @ Camp James Ray

IOLS Training April 17 - 19, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

NRA BIT Training April 18, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

USAA Archery Level I Practical April 18, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

NRA Rifle Instructor Training April 24 - 26, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

Scouting America Archery/BB Gun Rangemaster Class May 2, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

Swim and Water Rescue May 8 - 10, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

Fundamentals of Training May 9, 2026 @ Bobby Lyle Billy Gamble Scout Center

NRA RSO Course May 9, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

Paddle Craft and Canoe Instructor Training May 15 - 17, 2026 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp

NRA Shotgun Instructor May 15 - 17, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

Fundamentals of Training June 20, 2026 @ John D. Murchison Scout Center

Wood Badge 149 August 2 - 8, 2026 @ Philmont Scout Ranch

Swim and Water Rescue August 22, 2026 @ Camp Constantin

IOLS Training September 18 - 19, 2026 @ (Rockwall Area Location TBD)

NRA BIT Training September 19, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

USAA Archery Level I Practical September 19, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

Paddle Craft and Canoe Instructor Training September 25 - 27, 2026 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp

Climbing Tower Training Level 1 & 2 September 25 - 27, 2026 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp

IOLS Training September 25 - 26, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

IOLS Training October 2 -3, 2026 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp

NRA Rifle Instructor Training October 2 - 4, 2026 @ Camp Widsom

Fall Backcountry Advance Training October 7 & 14, 2026 (Classroom) @ FUMC Richardson; October 23 - 25 @ Meisenbach

IOLS Training October 9 - 10, 2026 @ Camp James Ray

2026 University of Scouting October 10, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom & TBD

NRA Shotgun Instructor October 23 - 25, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

Wood Badge 150 October 23 - 25, 2026 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp (Weekend I)

IOLS Training November 6 - 8, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

Wood Badge 150 November 7 - 8, 2026 @ Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp (Weekend II)

Fundamentals of Training November 21, 2026 @ Bobby Lyle Billy Gamble Scout Center

NRA RSO Training November 21, 2026 @ Camp Wisdom

*Note: All adults of the unit are encouraged to sign up for any of the above trainings at any time. You must be a registered member of Scouts BSA to attend. Be sure to turn in a copy of certificates of completion to the unit Advancement Coordinator to have your training recorded.

**Note 2: Online trainings on my.scouting.org are free for everyone. You may take any training on there that you desire to take but are encouraged to complete training for your position (Committee, Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Chaplain, Merit Badge Counselor, Committee Chair, etc.). Training taken online is automatically recorded in the system.

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