NYLT

 

For Scouts interested in being an Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) or Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) in the future, scouts can register for the summer NYLT Course.

https://scoutingevent.com/662-NYLT_2023

NYLT 226-SR2 Course – 6 Day Course, Monday - Saturday
Fee: $200 

July 10 - 15

Location: Sid Richardson

Note that your Scout must apply to attend but prior to application, they need to personally speak with Mr. Buell, Scoutmaster because the unit leader signature required is the Scoutmaster.

Participant Requirements:

If you are attending as a Scouts BSA youth, you must:

• Be a registered member of a Scout Troop for a period of 6 months prior to the start of the course
• Have earned your 1st Class Rank by the start of the course.
• Be 13 years of age by the first day of the course and have not yet reached your 18th birthday by the last day of the course.
• Have your Scoutmaster’s approval signature, questions initialed and your Parent/Guardian’s approval.
• Be capable of functioning safely and being self-reliant in an outdoor environment
• Have completed ILST (Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops)
• Have parts A and B of the BSA Medical Form submitted with your application, and have part C submitted to the Course Director no less than 72 hours prior to the start of the course

IOLS - Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills

 

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) 

Who should take this training? 

New Scouts BSA Scoutmasters (highest-ranking adult volunteer leader working with youth in a Scouts BSA Troop) and Assistant Scoutmasters 

Why should I take this training? 

Scouting’s outdoor program is a critical part of how the Scouts BSA program develops young leaders. While camping or participating in other outdoor events, your Scouts will challenge themselves to learn skills they’ve never tried before or maybe didn’t think they could do. In doing so, your Scouts will work together as a team to overcome adversity when things don’t go as planned; this is truly the magic of Scouting that no other program does as well. To safely offer Scouting’s outdoor program, however, you need a certain set of skills and knowledge – and that’s why you’re required to take Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (also known as “IOLS”) Training. You’ll learn how to build a fire, use an axe, cook outdoors, use a map and compass, responsibly care for the outdoors, and much more. Even if you weren’t a Scout as a kid, you’ll come out of this course looking and acting like a seasoned camper. This course, combined with Youth Protection Training and the Scoutmaster-Specific Training course, will make you a “fully-trained” Scouts BSA leader. 

When is this training available?

The training is generally offered in the fall and spring in different areas of our council (the “council” is made up of all 14 counties we serve in North Texas; the council is split up into geographic areas called “districts” along school attendance or county boundaries). We try to schedule the course to be available right around the same time as our fall and spring recruiting periods, so that as new adults join Scouting with their children, they can get trained as quickly as possible. The next training is October 8-9.

Where is this training offered? 

The course will take place at a camp property owned by the Longhorn Council (that’s us) or a different campground that’s a favorite for Scout units in our area. There is no online version of this course (you’re learning how to camp outside, after all). This training is offered by the Mustang District and takes place at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch in Bridgeport, TX

What is the cost of this training?

The course will typically include a $30 or similar fee to cover your food plus additional program materials you’ll use during the training. 

How do I sign up for this training?

Visit this link HERE.  Registration closes 10/3

District Roundtable - Eagle Recognition and Annual Awards

Join us in celebrating our fellow adult Scouters, Eagle Scouts, and Summit Award Winners. We want to recognize all their hard work and dedication over the past year. 

This year we are adding a twist to our Awards Presentation and asking Scouters to bring an entry to submit in our first Charcuterie Board Contest. There will be a prize for one lucky winner! Be creative and bring your best cheeses, meats, fruits, crackers, nuts, vegetables, and/or dipping sauces or spreads! Desserts will also be available to sample 

Registration is REQUIRED (click the button below), a $5 fee is being collected to help cover the cost of the awards. 

Thank you for all you do to support the scouting program! 

ILST Overnight Campout

ILST overnight campout will be at Hills and Hollows: 

Permission form may be found HERE.  These are due by 2/28. 

If you are holding an elected position in the Troop and have not had this training previously, you need to attend. If you are interested in holding a leadership position in the Troop in the future, you need to attend.

Leadership Training

Have downtime at home? Stay up to date on your Adult Leader Training

To ensure all youth in our Unit receive a safe and high-quality Scouting experience, the Longhorn Council considers it imperative that all registered leaders fully understand the Scouting program by taking advantage of our online courses. Make sure you are up to date on your Youth Protection, Leader Specific Training and Hazardous Weather Training.

Log in today to my.scouting.org and complete training at your leisure.

University of Scouting

Save the Date for the Longhorn Council University of Scouting, November 16, 2019 at Tarrant County College's Trinity River Campus, 300 Trinity Campus Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102.

LHC University of Scouting will be a diverse and inclusive institution creating knowledge and innovations, while cultivating excellence in the next generation of Scouts and Scouters. The course catalog will be coming soon!

Interested in helping? Contact our Chancellor, Brandee Ganz.

Follow the Facebook page for the most up-to-date information HERE

ATTIRE:  Full field uniform

Den Chief Training

All Scouts who will definitely, probably, or even possibly be serving as den chiefs this coming school year need to complete Den Chief Training.

Besides learning themselves how to be quality den chiefs, they also receive information to bring to their den leaders on how they are to work with a den chief.

The Mustang District is conducting a Den Chief training class on Saturday, September 8 from 8:30 am - 11:30 am at Heritage Church of Christ and is being facilitated by GW Bell. You won't find a more qualified instructor with lots of ideas on how the boys can engage, inspire and lead these Cub Scouts right into Boy Scouts. That bridge to the program is an essential link in the Pack/Troop continuum.

Please register by clicking THIS LINK

There's no cost for the training.  Be sure to come in your full field uniform with your Scout handbook. If you have interest in being a Den Chief, please contact our DC Coordinator, Bill Nesbit

Adult Leadership & Training

Lots of opportunities are coming up for those seeking to become fully trained Assistant Scoutmasters and activity leaders within the troop.  For all training opportunities, please see the Adult Leadership & Training page on our website.  That can be found HERE.

Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST)

Signing up for a leadership position and being elected doesn't necessarily make one a natural-born leader. Sometimes those skills must be learned, honed and refined.  Enter ILST.

The purpose of the ILST course is to teach Scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and how to most effectively reach success in that role. It is intended to help Boy Scouts in leadership positions within their troop understand their responsibilities and to equip them with organizational and leadership skills to fulfill those responsibilities. ILST is the first course in the series of leadership training offered to Boy Scouts. Completion of ILST is a prerequisite for Boy Scouts to participate in the more advanced leadership courses National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE).

Troop 1910's ILST event is this Saturday, September 23 from 7:30-1:00. The training will be held at the Scout House and is for anyone elected to a troop leadership position or who is considering running for an elected position in the future.

Mr. Bennett will be making breakfast and lunch and we have an exciting presentation lined up for the training. However, we need an accurate headcount for meal purposes.  Please RSVP to your Scoutmaster, Mr. Buell by Thursday evening if you plan to participate.