The Verdugo Hills Council is committed to offering a wide curriculum of training classes for Scouters to improve their leadership and outdoor skills.

The Council Training Committee presents quality leadership and Scouter training courses, while the High Adventure Team offers courses in Basic Backpacking, HAT First Aid, Trail Boss Program, Outing Awareness or the Orienteering Merit Badge.

Adult leaders can earn a number of different training awards and recognition. Check the listing in the Ranks/Recognition section or download the requirements and progress record for the awards from our Forms Library.

 

Leadership Training Cub Scout Leader training Boy Scout Leader training Venturing Leader Training Commissioner Training Junior Leader Training District Committee training Roundtable Supplemental and Advanced training On-line Training Youth Protection On-line class reservation Training Awards Comments or questions about leadership training? Contact Pierre Landry,Training Committee chairman

High Adventure Team training Outing Awareness Basic Backpack Awareness Advanced Backpack Awareness Desert Awareness Winter Awareness Water Trek Awareness Wilderness First Aid HAT First Aid Leave No Trace Trainer Trail Boss Orienteering merit badge HAT Awards Comments or questions about HAT training? Contact VHC Service Center

What's New on our site!

Location Change - February 25th Training Event
There has been a location change for the February 25th Training Event. For details, click here! Updated 2/12/06

Pow Wow 2007 Theme Announced!
Make plans now to attend the largest training event of 2007 - Pow Wow! The theme for the upcoming event is, "Race to Cub Scouting!" Click here for additional information. Updated 2/4/06

2006 Wood Badge Course Announced!
Wood Badge - the ultimate training experience. Here is our next offering. Plan to attend in 2006! Updated 11/17/05

Training Helps
The Verdugo Hills Council has a library of videotapes and slide presentations to assist volunteers. Click here to find out how you can use this resource.