03/03/2026
A five-day Basic Unit Leader Training (BULT) course on content related to the specialized and compulsory scouting curriculum was conducted at Wanakha Central School, Paro, from 24th to 28th February 2026. The course was organized on a cost-sharing basis between the Bhutan Scouts Association (BSA) and the Paro Dzongkhag Scouts Association (DSA).
The course brought together 28 untrained adult scout leaders from Paro Dzongkhag, six resource persons (senior adult leaders), and six leadership scouts (volunteers). The primary goal was to train scout leaders and orient them on the specialized and compulsory scouting curriculum for Classes V, VII, and IX. The course focused on refreshing and updating scouting skills and knowledge among the leaders.
Objectives
The course aimed to:
1.Build the capacity of scout leaders in the dzongkhag.
2.Ensure the uniform implementation of scouting programs in all schools.
3.Update leaders on new scouting skills and knowledge.
4.Orient participants on the specialized and compulsory scouting curriculum.
The course was conducted in residential mode. Participants and course staff were fully engaged from 6:00 AM until 10:30 PM each day. The daily schedule was divided into seven sessions, covering 27 major topics over five days. Evening programs included both recreational and educational activities.
The course concluded on 28th February 2026 with the awarding of course completion certificates to the participants and appreciation certificates to the course staff. The closing ceremony was graced by the DSA Commissioner and the Deputy Chief Dzongkhag Education Officer. The officiating Principal of the host school also attended the ceremony.