Category: Training
COVID-19 Modifications to be Rolled Back
As of March 1, 2022, all temporary changes made to Scouts BSA advancement requirements to address the COVID-19 pandemic will expire, and there will be a return to the standard rules for Scouts BSA advancement. This includes deferment of some
University of Scouting: Training at Its Best
The 2021 University of Scouting, under the leadership of David Walsh and his deans, was a huge success, as Patriots’ Path Council continues to move forward with in-person meetings, trainings and events. There were over 135 Scouters in attendance at
Programs Teach Scouts Leadership Skills
Last weekend, NYLT participants had a blast during the first part of the two-part November weekend course. This weekend, they will finish up their second weekend. NYLT is a great opportunity to train Scouts with critical leadership skills to bring
Updates Made to Incident Reporting and Safety Guide
Scout safety is our top priority! Since the beginning of August, the Boy Scouts of America has made updates to incident reporting and to the Guide to Safe Scouting. All incident reports must be filed with the Boy Scouts of
Youth Protection Topics for Youth Recently Released
Just recently, the national office released resources for youth to participate in different topics with Youth Protection. Curriculum can be worked on either at home or with the different rank or age criteria. Any previous curriculum for youth has already
Updated Advancement Guide Features 11 Key Changes
A recent article from Bryan On Scouting explains key changes in the 2021 Guide to Advancement. A total of 11 key changes are highlighted in the online article. Feedback from volunteers from across the country was incorporated into the new
Scouts Learn Leadership Skills at NYLT
During the week of June 27 through July 3, a total of 62 Scouts from PPC and several other councils attended the National Youth Leadership Training program at Winnebago Scout Reservation. The Scouts were split into two troops and learned
Guidelines Help Provide a Safe Environment for Scouts
This year as we celebrate the National Safety Council’s 25th anniversary of National Safety Month, the Patriots’ Path Risk Management Committee encourages all Scouts and Scouters to review some of the important guidelines and procedures available to help you provide
Workshops to Introduce Scouts to Merit Badges
The 2021 Merit Badge Introduction Workshop will be held on three separate dates – November 6, November 13 and December 11. Virtual classes will be available via Zoom on all three dates, and some in-person classes will be offered on
Simple Fix for Restoring Access to Record Advancement
A note from Mike Wellech, council registrar: I’m still getting a lot of emails and phone calls about why a volunteer has lost his or her access to record advancement. It’s a simple fix, but it can only be assigned
