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Training Opportunities
"Every Scout deserves a trained leader." - BP. In an effort
to make Adult Scouter training more available, Camp Aquehonga will be
offering many different Adult Training Programs. New leaders can begin
their training sequence, while experienced leaders can keep up to date
with the latest BSA programs.
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Youth Protection
The number one priority of the Boy Scouts of America is the safety
of the youth members of our program. In this session, we will discuss
how to recognize, report, and prevent all forms of child abuse.
Every adult leader who stays in camp must have gone through Youth
Protection Training with in one year of coming to camp. This session
is offered on Monday at 1:30 pm in the Camp Office. Visit
the TMR Training Page
for more information and to possibly complete this course online.
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New Leader Essentials
New Leader Essentials is the beginning of a Scouter's formal training.
This introductory session highlights the values, aims, history,
funding, and methods of Scouting. It addresses how these aims and
methods are reached in an age-appropriate style withing Cub Scouting,
Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing. This 90 minute program
is offered every Monday evening in the Camp Office.
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Safe Swim Defense &
Safety Afloat
The BSA's aquatics safety programs. These training sessions are designed
to ensure safe, unit level aquatics activities. Sessions will be held
on Monday at 1:00 p.m. in the Camp Office. In addition to the
training session, two hours of practical aquatic supervision are required
at each area (both the lake and the pool, 4 hours total) during
the week for certification.
Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat Training can be completed online via the National BSA Website. Click here to begin.  |
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Climb
on Safely
Climb On Safely is the Boy Scouts of America's recommended procedure
for conducting BSA climbing/rappelling activities at a natural site
or a specifically designed facility such as a climbing wall or tower.
Interested adults should sign up with the C.O.P.E. Director - sessions usually run on Monday at 9pm. |
Trek Safely
Trek Safely is a new outdoor emphasis of the BSA designed to help
youth and adult leaders plan and carry out safe trekking experiences
for the members of their unit. It applies to all types of outdoor
treks that involve at least one overnight. Details about this new
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Youth Protection
