SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING
Supplemental Training
Supplemental training includes a variety of live and online courses offered at the district, council, regional, or national level. These courses are designed to provide leaders and volunteers with additional information on specific areas of Scouting, including topics that may only be introduced during basic training.
Supplemental training can also benefit volunteers serving in specialized or supporting roles within Scouting units. Below are some of the training opportunities available:
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards are needed for Scouting aquatics activities, including boating and swimming. Training is conducted in person at local Scout camps and other training facilities.
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CPR Certification
CPR certification is required for certain Scouting training courses and some youth advancement requirements. The Atlanta Area Council offers CPR classes at University of Scouting, where Scouts and leaders can earn Red Cross CPR certification.
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Climb On Safely
Climb On Safely is Scouting America’s procedure for organizing climbing and rappelling activities at natural sites or specially designed facilities such as climbing walls and towers.
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Range & Target Activities Training
Specialty training is available for volunteer rangemasters and instructors who supervise Range & Target Activities, including archery, BB guns, rifles, shotguns, and pistols. These courses are offered in person at local Scout camps and other training facilities.
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Safety Afloat
Safety Afloat is required training for adult leaders participating in or supervising boating activities. Adult leaders supervising activities afloat must have completed Safety Afloat training within the previous two years.
Safety Afloat is available online through my.Scouting.org.
Safe Swim Defense
Safe Swim Defense is required training for adult leaders participating in or supervising swimming activities. Adult leaders supervising swimming activities must have completed Safe Swim Defense training within the previous two years.
Safe Swim Defense is available online through my.Scouting.org.
STCA (Short-Term Camp Administrator) Training
Each short-term camp must have a trained Short-Term Camp Administrator. A short-term camp is a council- or district-organized overnight camping program lasting one to three nights where the council or district provides staffing and may also provide program and food services.
The Short-Term Camp Administrator is responsible for helping ensure the event complies with applicable National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) Short-Term Camp Standards. Responsibilities include reviewing the property, confirming required approvals and documentation, verifying that facilities and program areas are safe and ready for use, and ensuring appropriate health, safety, and sanitation provisions are in place.
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Trainer's Development
Trainer's Development is a three-part course designed to help leaders improve their skills in planning and conducting training sessions for other volunteers. The courses are taught in person at the Volunteer Service Center.
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University of Scouting
University of Scouting is the Atlanta Area Council’s largest annual training event. Instructors from across the council gather to offer more than 50 courses ranging from basic to supplemental training, including new and experimental courses that may not be available at other times during the year.
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Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid courses prepare leaders to respond to medical emergencies during backcountry and high-adventure outings. These courses are taught in person at local Scout camps.
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