Training
Training is fun and easy, and you'll be the best leader you can be when you understand Scouting. Be more effective in creating programs. Learn about
resources to make your job easier. Lead by example - show your commitment to Scouting and inspire others.
What Makes a Trained Leader? A leader is considered "Trained" when he or she has completed the four main trainings that make up the "Basic Leader Training" continuum. Read More
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YOUth Protection Begins with YOU!
The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs. Visit the National Boy Scouts of America Website for more information.
As leaders, parents and members of the Boy Scouts of America, we are all under mandatory reporting requirements. If someone suspects a youth is in danger, whether it's physical, emotional or other; we are required to report to local authorities immediately and follow that by calling the local Council office at 402.431.9BSA (402.431.9272) to let us know a youth member may be in danger and allow us to take proper precautions.
Report suspected abuse to the State Child Protective Services immediately using the appropriate number below.
NE 1-800-652-1999
- IA 1-800-362-2178 -
SD 1-866-847-7338
Call the Council office at 402.431.9272 or go online to MyScouting.org to get Youth Protection Trained today!
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Essential Leader Training Calendar
Find out where leader trainings are offered in the Council and attend any one. Essential Leader Training Calendar 
Register by contacting the person listed for the specific training or download the Training Registration Form and emailing, faxing or sending in to Mid-America Council, 12401 West Maple Road, Omaha, NE 68164.
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Parenting Classes at Omaha Home for Boys
The Omaha Home for Boys is offering parenting classes at their Omaha campus. The classes will run 6 consecutive Thursday evenings beginning January 5, 2012. Read more
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Wilderness First Aid Training, Feb. 2012
 Wilderness First Aid is a 16-hour first aid course for back-country situations when EMS is not readily available. Training will be February 10-12, 2012 at Little Sioux Scout Ranch. Read more
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Boy Scout Leader Specific Training
All Boy Scout Leaders come build confidence as a Scoutmaster and get an action plan to apply to your troop at Boy Scout Leader Specific Training on March 17, 2012. Read More
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High Adventure Workshop Weekend
All Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venture Scouts, leaders and parents are invited to Little Sioux Scout Ranch for the High Adventure Workshop Weekend on March 30 - April 1, 2012. Read more
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Train-A-Ganza XV
All Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing adult leaders can get trained at the annual Train-A-Ganza at Camp Cedars on April 27-29, 2012. Read more
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Den Chief Training at Summer Camp
 All Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts with First Class Rank and above interested in becoming a Den Chief are invited to take Den Chief Training at Summer Camp. Training will be offered every Friday from 1-3pm each week during Summer Camp at Camp Cedars.
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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) 2012
 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a week-long outdoor youth leadership experience for Boy Scouts, Venturers and Varsity Scouts. NYLT will prepare you to run your group's program by applying leadership skills taught and experienced during the course. NYLT is scheduled from June 3-9, 2012 at Little Sioux Scout Ranch. Read More
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Pahuk Pride "Spirit of Scouting" Memorial Scholarship
The Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council is honored to offer this scholarship opportunity to four Scouts who have registered for National Youth Leadership Training and have been accepted. Scholarships are each valued at $200. We're presenting the scholarships in memory of Josh Fennen, Aaron Eilerts, Sam Thomsen, and Ben Petrzilka and also honoring the other Scouts who demonstrated the ultimate leadership skills at Pahuk Pride in 2008.
Registration deadline is March 1, 2012. Application Form 
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Heartland University of Scouting
Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader: All leaders, parents and volunteers are invited to supplemental leader training at its best at the Heartland University of Scouting, November 3, 2012. Read more
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Wood Badge Information
What is Wood Badge? Who is eligible to attend? How do I register? Click on the "Read more" link to answer all these questions and more. Read
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Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venture leaders are welcome to attend Wood Badge training, the most advanced adult leadership training that the Boy Scouts
of America has to offer. Training is held at Thomas Ashford Scout Ranch and is conducted in two parts. Attendance at both weekend sessions is required. Part 1: April 27–29, 2012; Part 2: May 18-20, 2012. Read more
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Training Information Request Form
Your District Training Chair is working hard to recruit trainers and plan training events that allow unit leaders to get the training they need to do their job successfully. The Council Training Committee works hard to coordinate training schedules in each district that offer plenty of options in and outside the district, to train leaders. If you would like more information on training events being held in your area, or are having trouble getting your leaders trained, submit this form to your District Training Chairs to get more information.
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Introduction to Leadership Skills Course
The First Steps in the Youth Leadership Continuum : Leadership is a vital part of the Scouting program. Scouts in positions of leadership run the Unit. The purpose of the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops and for Crews is to teach Scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and how to most effectively reach success in that role.
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2013 Mid-America Council Philmont Contingent
 Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America's premier high-adventure base, challenges Scouts and Venturers, and Scout Leaders with more than 200 square miles of rugged New Mexico wilderness. Backpack through the high peaks of Philmonts and explore the challenges of gold panning, rock climbing, blackpowder shooting, mountain man living, climbing like a lumberjack, archeology, and more! The Mid-America Council has reservations for a council contingent to Philmont in 2013. We are approved to fill 10 crews of 12 participants (minimum 2 adults, maximum 4): July 7-July 19, 2013.
- Download the 2013 Mid-America Council Philmont Contingent Application

- Return application to the Mid America Council office by Monday, April 2, 2012 with a $125 deposit.
- Deposit will not be refunded if accepted to Contingent. Submission of application and deposit does not guarantee acceptance to Philmont contingent. The Mid-America Council will execute a selection process wherein your application may be approved. You will be notified by June 2012.
Have questions about the MAC Contingency? Please contact Arli Boustead at arli.boustead@scouting.org or 402.431.9272
OR Rich Hawes at rdhawes26@msn.com for more information.
Learn more about the Philmont Training Center.
Watch: The Philmont Training Center | Philmont in 2 Minutes
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| God & Country Workshops |
| Parenting Classes at Omaha Home for Boys |
| Collections Merit Badge Workshop at the Durham Museum |
| Textiles Merit Badge Workshop at the Durham Museum |
| Scout Sunday |
| Scout Anniversary Week |
| National Jamboree Committee Meeting |
| God & Country Workshops |
| Parenting Classes at Omaha Home for Boys |
| Wilderness First Aid Training |
| Scout Sabbath |
| Amateur Radio Technician Licensing Class - Testing |
| Winter Snow Sports Merit Badge Workshop |
| Winter Snow Sports Merit Badge Workshop |
| God & Country Workshops |
| Kick-Back Weekend |
| War Eagle Merit Badge Clinics |
| Aviation Merit Badge Overnight |
| 2012 Engineering Day |