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Leaders Training and Child Safety

Scouting America has a very strong program in place to protect our youth from abuse of all kinds. Hazing, bullying, harassment, name-calling or any other sort of physical or emotional abuse will not be tolerated and Scouts engaging in such behavior may be asked to leave the Troop. 

We require all of our leaders to be trained in Youth Protection, and to refresh that training every two years. 

This training is required of any adult that will be attending, or driving Scouts to a Troop event (other than Troop meetings), or acting as a merit badge counselor.  

Uniformed leaders are also required to obtain additional training regarding outdoor skills to be taught to the Scouts, as well as hazardous weather training. Further training may also be required depending on the nature of the activities in which the Troop is engaged (e.g., wilderness first aid, CPR, Safe Swimming/Safety Afloat, etc.).

Several Leaders have the highest level of BSA training

"Wood Badge in the United States of America is the highest level of adult Scout leader training available. It was first presented in England by the founder of Scouting, Baden Powell, and he introduced the program into the United States during a visit in 1936. "(more on Wikipedia)