Boy Scouts of America

Training and Resources

Stewardship (30 minutes)

Stewardship is the foundation of what we do on behalf of others. Join us as we explore this core concept.

Partnerships (15 minutes)

Partnerships are force multipliers. We will provide guidance on effective partners.

Camp Conservation (10 minutes)

Learn to be stewards of our largest assets. We will provide you with an overview of resources.

Design (1 hour)

Learn how designers “create space,” and how they rely on and promote natural features. Find out what is good design and what is bad design and why. Learn time-tested ways of developing ideas and concepts.

Construction (2 hours)

There are many construction delivery methods, but which one is right for you? Find out how to maximize asset life and minimize cost for utilities, program areas, dining, administrative needs, and housing.

Camp and Office Brand Management (20 minutes)

Discover the importance of brand management and how it applies to BSA facilities. You’ll learn about signs, messaging, design, construction, and resources.

What’s New in Outdoor Programs (45 minutes)

Find out what is new and what is outdated in camp programs. Topics include COPE and climbing, Cub Scout activities, shooting sports, biking, fishing, aquatics, and Sea Scouts.

Design of the Council Service Center (1 hour)

This mini course is intended to explain the need, then develop a design process for a council service center that is thorough and inclusive. Developing the design process early in the project adds needed structure to this mission-critical project. The target audience is both volunteer and professional.

Conservation and Sustainability (3 hours)

Conservation, sustainability, and ecology are part of our DNA as Scouts. Learn how these topics interact and overlap. See how the BSA intends to go from “green to deep green.” Practical advice on topics of impact include: sustainability, Leave No Trace, conservation principles, conservation plans, conservation tools, lead management, wastewater management, drinking water management, and erosion control.

Successful Strategies for BSA Professionals (Project Management Essentials) (4 hours)

Many of our director-level professionals and smaller council Scout executives are faced with managing resources to accomplish short-term goals. Leading camp development projects, creating a strategic plan, or running a capital campaign are all examples of projects. Whether dealing with manpower or money, the leader must be well-organized and thoughtful in order to use resources wisely. In this course, we will explore: leadership (integration), project charters, the triple constraint, communication management, and risk management. A workbook is included.

Contact the Outdoor Programs/Properties Department for more information about these courses.

Bray Barnes

Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies

Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments

David Alexander

Managing Member Calje

David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.

Glenn Adams

President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.

Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.