Why Wood Badge
Every Scout Deserves A Well-Trained Leader Attending Wood Badge was a transformative experience for me. As a participant, I gained invaluable leadership skills and learned
Category: Training
NYLT Changed My Life
Dear Scouts and Scouters, My name is Ruby D., and I am this year’s Youth Course Lead of National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). If you
Membership Learning Curve
Now is the time to put recruiting first on your unit’s priority list. Whatever you used to do for recruiting, do that and do new
Back-to-Scouting Night
As a parent, I always liked “Back to School Night” because you met the teachers and got oriented to the school year. Program Kick-off is
Upcoming Membership Recruitment Training
In the coming months of 2023, membership recruitment will be a topic of discussion during district and council meetings. Beginning at the Annual Convention later
Wood Badge Experiences
Wood Badge will make you not just a better Scout leader but provide a dynamic management training experience that will make you more effective and productive
Safety One Moment at a Time
What one word would you use to describe the BSA safety philosophy? I hope prevention was the one that popped into your head. Whether you
Commissioner Perspective, The Impact Of Training
Commissioners throughout Montana met in person and virtually on Saturday, November 5th at the Montana College of Commissioner Science in Missoula, Mont. Travis Deaton, District Commissioner of
Meet Your 2023 NYLT Leadership
Donald “Don” FieldsNYLT Course Director – 2023 We are excited to introduce Don Fields as the 2023 National Youth Leadership Training Course Director. As of
Cub Scout Shooting Sports Rangemaster Training
One of the biggest attractions to Cub Scouts is the opportunity to shoot! You can get trained in just a couple of hours to either
Mountain Valley District WFA 2024
If you are more than 60 minutes from a medical facility, the Boy Scouts of America recommends that at least one leader have Wilderness First
Video: Cub Scout Family Den Pilot Program
Great News! Montana Council has been approved as a pilot council for the Family Den Pilot Program. This pilot will allow participating packs to deliver