Troop 1656

Richmond, Texas

Training

National Youth Leadership Training

Web Page National Youth Leadership Training  
Bovay Scout Ranch Dec. 26 thru Dec.31
NYLT Leadership Training Application

 

University of Scouting, 2011

Web Page University of Scouting
 

SHAC Training Schedule

Effective August 18, 2011

 

Leader Training Information

Effective August 1, 2011


Tri-District Training - 2011

NOTE: Pre-Registration is required
Bellville, TX - September 30-Oct 2, 2011
Merit Badge Counselor Training
Tri-District Course List
Tri-District Registration Form
Register Online

 

Wood Badge Leadership Training - 2011

S3-576-11-4 -Sept 30-Oct 2 & Oct 21-23, 2011 (begins Friday at 7:30 AM, ends Sunday at 5:00 PM)

 S3-576-11-5 - Oct27-29 & Nov 17-19, 2011 (begins Thursday at 7:30 AM, ends Saturday at 5:00 PM)
Wood Badge Information
Wood Badge Reistration Form


Canoe/Kayak Training

2011 FOC Training Schedule

September 17-18 with video night on September 13 (Tue)
2011 FOC Application  

2011 BRC Training Schedule

October 1-2 with video night on September 28 (Tue)

October 8-9 with video night on October 4 (Tue)
2011 BRC Application

 

Canoe training consists of two parts.

  1. Fundamentals of Canoeing (FOC) – This is a two day class held on a weekend usually at camp Strake on the North side of Houston. This teaches the basics of canoeing on flat water and once completed you will earn the Red Cross FOC certification and the SHAC YELLOW card.

Next Class: Refer to the canoe/kayak training information above for available training dates

  1. Basic River Canoeing – This is a two day class held on a weekend usually in the Texas Hill country. This class is advanced training on how to read the river and plan a safe canoe trip and once completed you will earn the Red Cross Basic river certification and the SHAC BLUE card.

Next Class: Refer to the canoe/kayak training information above for available training dates

If you are interested in attending training please contact:

Susan Eda

H) 713-465-8711

C) 713-203-2452

susaneda@mac.com

www.swcgpaddlers.wetpaint.com


Rock Climbing

Topping Out School Topping Out Fall 2011 registration.


Real Rock  

Climbing training consists of two parts. 

  1. Tower Training – This is the basic class which includes climb on safely and moves to setting up a tower for climbing. This class is held at El Rancho Cima over a weekend.

Next Class:    Refer to the rock climbing training information above for available training dates

  1. Real Rocks – This is the class that teaches you how to set multi point anchors in a real rock environment like at E-Rock. This class is held over a weekend at Enchanted Rock.

  2. Registration is through the web site only.

Next Class:    Refer to the rock climbing training information above for available training dates

 ***If you are interested in attend the climbing training please let Paul Obmaces know ASAP. The climbing classes fill very quickly and they only offer them twice a year.


Scoutmaster Training

All scoutmasters need to attend training for the position of Asst. Scoutmaster which consists of two parts:

  1. Scoutmaster  & Asst Scoutmaster Specific

  2. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

 You can find the available training dates at the following link:

 SHAC Training Schedule

 

Additional Scoutmaster Training

Additional Scoutmaster training:

 All Scoutmasters should complete the following online courses:

  1. Climb on safely

  2. Safe Swim Defense

  3. Safety Afloat

  4. Trek Safely

  5. Weather Hazards

 These courses can be accessed at the following address:

MyScouting 


Youth Protection Training (YPT)

YPT training is available at MyScouting. (You will need to create a login account if you do not already have one)


Other Training Opportunities

Brazos  District

SHAC

Philmont Training Center

University of Scouting