The Training Times
A Publication of Volunteer Development, Scouting U, Scouting America – Winter/Spring 2025 Edition
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In this edition:
- National Volunteer Training Conference
- Scouting U Training Week at Philmont
- Hazardous Weather
- Advanced Leadership Courses
- Training Code S21
National Volunteer Training Conference
April 24-26, 2025
Begins 1pm-April 24
Ends 1 pm-April 26
Longhorn Council Hurst Service Center
850 Cannon Drive, Hurst, TX
Cost – $100
Please plan to join us at the 2025 Scouting U National Volunteer Training Conference. The conference has been designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of volunteers involved in training at the district, council, or territory level through networking, empowering, addressing challenges, sharing best practices, and providing resources to strengthen the effectiveness of training offerings within Scouting America. Topics will include:
- Scouting U National Committee Updates
- Scouting U Subcommittee Updates (Learning Delivery / Instructional Design / Leadership Development)
- Recruiting and Onboarding Trainers VIP Sessions
- Data, Data, and More Data
- A Day in the Life of the NYLT Leadership Academy District/Council/Territory Training (Role Best Practices / Challenges / Needs)
- Ways to Improve our Teaching
- Scouting Program Subcommittee Updates Scouting U Marketing Task Force Updates Using AI to Accelerate Scout Training
- Scouting U Topics (Vision Exercise / Feedback Mechanisms / Future Projects)
Fees include conference materials and meals (dinner on Thursday, breakfast and lunch on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday). Travel and housing are NOT included and must be handled by each conference attendee.
There are several hotels within several miles of the Longhorn Council Hurst Service Center. Scouting U has NOT reserved any room blocks for this event. Here are a few nearby hotels:
Hilton Garden Inn
1615 Campus Dr, Hurst TX
817-281-5800
Candlewood Suites
803 W Harwood Rd, Hurst TX
817-835-7001
Hampton Inn and Suites
1600 Hurst Town Center, Hurst TX
817-503-7777
Questions?
David Ehrlich (david.ehrlich@scouting.org)
Kathy Craig (kathy .craig@scouting.org)
Scouting U has four conferences planned: Innovate and Facilitate which consists of two, two-day conferences – Acquire the Facilitators Advantage and Strategic Training Plan; Nuts and Bolts of Training; Wood Badge Co- Hort and NYLT Power -Up: Purpose in Scouting. There will be two professional classes offered as well. Scouting U will be joined by the Council Key 3 Conference and Scouting America Retirees Reunion. NAYLE and NYLT Leadership Academy is available for youth.
Do you have a Scout attending NYLT Leadership Academy or NAYLE? Bring them to Philmont and stay for the week attending one of our informative and engaging conferences.
There are lots of opportunities for learning and fun for the entire family! Come join us and celebrate PTC’s 75th Anniversary!
In 2017, Hazardous Weather (HW) training was designated as mandatory; however, it was not consistently reflected as such in training reports and, as a result, was not closely monitored. Since safety is Scouting America’s top priority, it was determined that this needed to be addressed.
As of December, this change has been implemented. Any direct-contact leader who was considered trained in November but did not have current Hazardous Weather training saw their status change from “trained” to “not trained.” This update ensures all leaders are properly equipped to prioritize safety in Scouting activities.
Hazardous Weather training is valid for two years. If a direct-contact leader does not renew their Hazardous Weather training before expiration, their “trained” status will be removed. However, this will not affect their ability to renew their registration. Once the training is completed again, the leader’s “trained” status will be reinstated for another two years.
This change does not impact positions where Hazardous Weather training is not a required component of position-specific training. However, councils may see a temporary decline in their percentage of “trained” direct-contact leaders until individuals renew their training.
Hazardous Weather training is ONLY available online through the Volunteer Learn Center on My.Scouting. Leaders will receive automated email notifications from My.Scouting regarding their training expiration, similar to Youth Protection Training reminders.
Advanced Leadership Courses
NAYLE | Leadership Challenge | NYLT Leadership Academy
The Leadership Development team is pleased to announce the dates for NAYLE, Leadership Challenge, and NYLT Leadership Academy courses this summer.
NAYLE | Leadership Challenge at Philmont Scout Ranch
Scouting U Coordinator: Sherri Moravec – sherri.l.moravec@gmail.com
Information/Registration
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NAYLE Session 1: June 15-21 Session 2: June 22-28 Session 3: June 29-July 5 Session 4: July 6-12 Session 5: July 13-19 Session 6: July 20– 26
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LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE Session 1: August 17 -23
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NAYLE | Leadership Challenge at Summit Bechtel Reserve
Scouting U Coordinator: Jay Herbrand – jay .herbrand@gmail.com
Information/Registration
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NAYLE Session 1: July 6 – 12 Session 2: July 13 – 19
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LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE Session 1: July 20 – 26
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NYLT Leadership Academy
Scouting U Coordinator: Ruth Howell – clarkruthanne@yahoo.com
Information/Registration
June 29-July 5 – NorCal Adventure Area – Sacramento, CA
July 6-12 – Washington, DC
July 13-19 – Philmont Scout Ranch – Cimarron, NM
Training Code S21
Training Code S21 was retired following updates to the current requirements, which are now covered by S11 (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) and S24 (Scoutmaster Specific Online or Facilitated Training). These courses were separated to provide greater flexibility and accommodate individual schedules. We strongly encourage all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters—including those who previously completed S21—to complete the latest training. Staying up to date ensures you are well-equipped to deliver the program as designed and effectively support the Scouts in your care.
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The Training Times is a publication of Volunteer Development, Scouting University, Scouting America
Tom Giugni – Chair, Scouting U
David Ehrlich – Chair, Leadership Development
Cullen Bengtson – National NYLT Coordinator
Dave Savone – National WB Coordinator
Mei Stukes – CDC Liaison
mstukes89@gmail.com
Toni Welch – Chair, Learning Delivery
Kathy Craig – Volunteer Development Specialist
Tim Rogers – Instructional Design Team Lead
Tim Acree – Chair, Instructional Design Team
Wendy Kurten – Director, Scouting U
Danielle Ballantine – Training TimesEditor
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