Roundtable training for the district Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner and Roundtable staff. Training can be completed in three hours covering topics such as role of the commissioner, making displays, how to do demonstrations, and planning, through annual, quarterly, and monthly meetings. Contact our Council Commissioner, Bill Warde to find out the next time we are conducting this course.

A very important training course, recently updated for your unit's Chartered Organizational Representative.  This is an important position every unit must have.  We will cover their responsibilities at the Council and District level as official voting members as well as how they can work to build a stronger relationship between the unit and the church, organization, or business that charters ("sponsors") the unit.  This training is offered at the District level.  The training session lasts about 90 minutes.  A short annual meeting of the District Committee follows.   Both the 101 & Pawnee Bill District regularly conduct this training each fall.

Cimarron Council has two wonderful Climbing Tower facilities at Will Rogers Scout Reservation and Williams Scout Reservation but to use them you must participate in a 2 1/2 day training program led by a  National Camp School certified instructor.  Usually offered once a year in October.  Jim Keith, our council Climbing Committee Chairman provides additional details on the Cimarron Climbers website.

This course, usually offered at Roundtables at least once a year as well as Will Rogers Summer Camp by our National Camp School certified climbing director is like Safe Swim Defense for scout units that want to conduct Climbing activities.  You will learn about B.S.A.'s Safety principles in this 60 minute session.  Any leader who goes through BSA Climbing Instructor Training also receives this certification.

Information every commissioner needs to be a successful. Presented by the district or council. This six hour training covers unit visits, problem solving, and charter renewal.  Contact your District Commissioner to see when the next local course will be offered.

Presented in a meeting or by personal coaching to new commissioners within two weeks of being recruited by the district commissioner or assistant district commissioner. Covers general information on working with units to help them succeed. Includes the video "The Unit Commissioner's Orientation - Helping Units Succeed"  Contact your District Commissioner to see when the next local course will be offered.

Job specific information for all Cub Scout leaders and their assistants. Training lasts approximately three hours. Separate sessions for:

• Tiger Cub Den Leader and Assistant Tiger
• Cub Den Leader Cub Scout Den Leader and Assistant Cub Scout Den Leader
• Webelos Den Leader and Assistant Webelos Den Leader
• Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster
• Pack Committee, includes the Committee Chair

This training is presented by districts or by Pack Trainers  working with the district training staff.  Topics include organization, planning meetings and evaluating them, job descriptions and advancement.

Roundtable training for the district Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner and Roundtable staff. Training can be completed in three hours covering topics such as promotion, importance of games and songs, and planning meetings. Presented by the council.

"Fast Start" for parents. A 10 minute video tape is available for Cub Scouting. The tape may be viewed at home by families or presented at a pack meeting, den parents meeting or pack parents meeting. Boy Scout troops usually hold parent meetings that serve as orientation. Each gives basic information on Scouting programs, aims and methods.  The new Cimarron Council join Cub Scout DVD's that were given to all first graders in the fall of 2005 had this Orientation included on the disc.

All Boy Scouts serving as a den chief should attend this five hour training. Cubmasters and den leaders working with den chiefs may also attend to understand how to use a den chief most effectively. Time is spent teaching how to get along with Cub Scout and Webelos Scout as well as how to lead den activities such as games, songs, and contests. This course is needed for a Den Chief to earn the Den Chief Service Award. 

A four hour training presented by the district and council for members of the district committee. Topics include the four functions of district operation and tasks of each specific committee.

The "How-to" training for new leaders in Scouting. Available on-line or video for leaders in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity, and Venturing. Each training has short special interest topics that may be viewed separately. Fast start gives information on how to hold first meetings and programs.  All Cub Scout Packs have been given a copy of all five Cub Fast Start videos on DVD during the 2005 Fall Program Kickoff - See your New Den Leader Kits for the DVD.  All of the Fast Start videos are also available at the Enid Council Service Center for free checkout.  See Greg Boggs, our Scout Shop Manager in Enid OK to sign out a copy.

This training offers information for safe scouting beyond the policies contained within the Guide to Safe Scouting. Includes information of Sweet 16 of Scout Safety. Aquatics program and climbing program safety is covered. The training is especially important to those leaders involved in leading high adventure program but has information useful for all Scouting programs. This one to two hour training is offered by districts and the council.  This course will be offered each week of Will Rogers Summer Camp in 2006 and is also offered at most District Roundtables about once a year.

Providing leaders in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity, and Venturing with basic outdoor skills information. Given over one to two and a half days, it may include an overnight camping experience. Course emphasizes skills and may be accelerated by demonstrating mastery of specific skills. Skills taught are based on those found in The Boy Scout Handbook with emphasis on skills that build confidence and competence in leaders conducting outdoor experiences. Subjects covered include: flag etiquette, plant identification, packing and hiking techniques, map and compass, cooking, and first aid.  Offered at the Sundance Training Center at least twice a year.

Organized or presented by the Unit Training Coordinator, district, or council. Concepts can be presented over a series of weeks or months in 15 to 30 minute segments. Suggested activities take 45-75 minutes. This training covers how to camp in ways that will make the least impact on the environment. Great training for any leader or youth interested in best methods for camping in wilderness areas.  The course will also be offered each week at Will Rogers Summer Camp.

This course is open to both adults & youth members of the B.S.A. and is offered at Will Rogers Summer Camp.  You can become a certified Lifeguard in this very intensive week long course.  The certification is good for three years and then must be recertified in a one day update class.

Offered by our Council Advancement Chairman, this course assists our registered Merit Badge Counselors in the Advancement process.  An emphasis on Youth Protection Training is also a part of the program.  Contact our Council Advancement Chairman, Dr. Jack Dillwith, to find out when the next course will be.

An introductory training for all new or untrained leaders that highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of Scouting. It addresses how these aims and methods are reached in age appropriate activities in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing. The ninety minute session is taken only once. Facilitated by unit training coordinators, districts, and the council.

The NAYLE is the brand new training experiences for youth leaders. It is conducted for older Scouts. Qualifications are: First Class rank or higher, 14 years of age by opening day of course, but not yet 18.  The Cimarron Council is seeking a candidate to take this training in the summer of 2006 as we plan to launch a new Youth Leadership Training program in the fall of 2006 for our council and need several youth to undertake this training.  A youth candidate taking this training must have a willingness to become a youth trainer in the Cimarron Council, proficiency in Scouting skills, and meets Philmont's Level A physical requirements. Requires a valid, signed, Philmont Level A Medical Record.

This one or two day training for Webelos den leaders is held in an outdoor setting. The hands-on skills taught are those needed to work with Webelos Scouts. Emphasis is on information needed to teach the outdoor related activity badges. A new syllabus for this course came out in August of 2005. 

OWL = Outdoor Webelos Leader Training

This  hour long course, accompanied by the Passport to High Adventure book is a great way to learn about how to begin a High Adventure program in your Troop, Crew, or Varsity Team.  You will discover all of Scouting's great High Adventure Bases, and how to prepare your group for a High Adventure experience. 

This is a major two full weekend (or 7 day course) in being able to introduce your Troop, Team, or Crew into different High Adventure opportunities.  We usually offer this training at least once a year somewhere in Oklahoma as different councils put on the course.  Let us know if you are interested and we can provide you with the locations where it is being offered.

Just what is this Scouting thing anyway? Well, it's The Program! And you can learn all about The Program at your local District Roundtable, a monthly meeting held by each district to cover the highlights of the national plan for Scouting, published in the magazine for adult Scouting volunteers, SCOUTING.

Some districts and troops follow the national plan a little more closely than others, but there's still plenty for every unit adult leader to glean from years of experience and connection to your fellow Scouting leaders in your community.  We have Roundtables in Stillwater, Enid, & Ponca City each month of the school year & quarterly Roundtables in Woodward.  For exact times & locations see the council calendar or click HERE.

These are two separate training sessions that we offer at Will Rogers Scout Reservation each summer and they are sometimes offered at Roundtable.  You can also complete these courses on-line (see top of this web page.  Each session lasts under an hour and gives leaders a basic orientation of BSA Safety rules.  Safe Swim Defense certification is required for at least one leader before a unit goes on any Swimming activity.  Safety Afloat is a course that is required before any type of boating, tubing, or other water craft activity.

A one day or three two and a half hour training sessions for Scoutmasters and their assistants. Presented by districts, this training covers advancement, patrol method, outdoor program and program planning. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is also required to "Trained" specification.

Designed to help youth and adult leaders plan and carry out a safe trekking experience. The 40 minute session presented by unit, district, or council trainers with trek experience. Covers seven points of Trek Safely, qualified supervision and discipline and resources for planning a trek.  This course is also offered at Will Rogers Scout Reservation each week of summer camp and is also included as a part of the annual Ouachita Trek contingent.

A Troop training coordinator can facilitate this two and a half to three hour training for the troop committee.  It is also offered by the District Training Committees from time to time.  Committee learns who has responsibility for various tasks and how to work together within the group.  Many Cimarron Council units are setting up this course.  It is also a course that can be taken on-line from the E-Learning Center.

A one day or weekend training held by the troop leadership for the youth leaders of the troop. Planning and conducting troop activities are emphasized.  A BRAND NEW Syllabus for this course has just been released (October 2005) and is now available at the Enid Scout Shop.

Training for Varsity coaches and assistants covering fields of emphasis for Varsity, organizing activities, understanding teens, and advancement. As Varsity Teams are established, the Stillwater Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will be conducting this course.

This six hour training is for all Venturing crew advisors, their assistants, Venturing crew committee chairs, and members of the committee. Topics covered include understanding youth, resources and program planning, recognition, and how to do a Program Capability Inventory. Presented by the district.

This course is designed to help teach all youth leaders the attitudes and skills that good leaders demonstrate. The training is broken into four categories: Vision, Communication, Organization and Synergism. Although Crew officers are thought to benefit most, the Venturing Leadership Skills Course was specifically designed to be experienced by the entire crew and it is important to note that the skills learned will easily be applied anywhere-school, sports, church groups, etc. This training is very "hands-on", with a lot of fun activities built in.

Adults in Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting should view the 65 minute video available online, Adult Youth Protection. Venturing crew advisors should view Adult Youth Protection for Venturing Leaders, a 22 minute video available online. Covers types of abuse, two deep leadership and reporting requirements.  There are also three different age appropriate videos for Scouting youth to view.  VHS & DVD copies of these videos are available for free checkout from the Enid Service Center..  To take this course right now, on-line click here to begin.

• Youth Protection Training - On Line Course for Adults
• Youth Protection Training Supplement for Venturing Leaders
• Youth Protection Training - For Exploring Leaders (Power Point)
• Video Guide to "It Happened to Me" video program for Cub Scouts.
• Video Guide to "A Time to Tell" video program for Boy Scouts.
• Scouting Magazine articles on Youth Protection for Adults
• Boys' Life Articles on Youth Protection for Scouts
• Youth Protection Guidelines: Questions and Answers