Training - Great Falls Council, Scouting America

30/10/2026

Great Falls Council is proud to highlight Kristin, a recent Wood Badge participant, who took her Scouting journey to the next level through our adult leadership development course! Throughout the course, she engaged in dynamic, hands-on activities that challenged her mindset while forging lifelong bonds with fellow Scouters. Kristin gained invaluable skills in communication, project management, and team building that continue to empower her both in Scouting and her personal life.

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20/10/2026

Saturday, November 14th at Geneseo High School
Registration closes November 1st
https://scoutingevent.com/375-115239

16/10/2026

February 5-7, 2027 at Camp Scouthaven

OKPIK builds on the basic information presented in the Cold Weather Training program. Through additional classroom sessions and real winter camping experience, participants strengthen their knowledge base and develop skills through hands-on activities. Trained and experienced instructors deliver the classroom program and serve as guides during the field.

Registration is now open at the link below

OKPIKFebruary 5 - 7Camp ScouthavenCost: $80Registration Note: You will need your Scouting America ID at time of registration. This is used to verify c

12/10/2026

Are you ready to take the next step on your leadership journey? 🌲

Listen to Sarah, a recent Wood Badge participant share how this experience made a lasting impact on her Scouting and personal life!

Wood Badge is the ultimate leadership development training designed for all adult leaders in Scouting. Whether you're looking to build stronger team dynamics, gain practical leadership tools, or make lifelong connections, this course is for you.

🎟️ Register for the Great Falls Council Fall 2027 Wood Badge Course today!

🔗 Click the link to register today: https://scoutingevent.com/375-WoodBadge2027 👇



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Eternal Flame Lodge

07/10/2026

COLD WEATHER TRAINING
"Only the Bold Camp in the Cold!"
Sat. December 5th - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Queen of Heaven School - 839 Mill Rd., West Seneca, NY 14220
Cost: $25

COLD WEATHER TRAINING"Only the Bold Camp in the Cold!"Sat. December 5th - 9:00am to 3:00pmWhere: Queen of Heaven School - 839 Mill Rd., West

06/10/2026

We had a great day and a half at Camp Sam Wood this past weekend. 17 Cub Scout leaders completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) training and 7 Scouts BSA leaders completed Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) training. What a fantastic group! Their Scouts are so lucky to have them!

28/09/2026

We have over 25 Scouters scheduled to attend our outdoor training weekend at Camp Sam Wood on October 3-4, but it's not too late to join in on the fun! Registration closes Wednesday.

Register for BALOO training (for Cub Scout Leaders) at https://scoutingevent.com/375-110228

Register for IOLS training (for Scouts BSA leaders) at https://scoutingevent.com/375-98925

22/09/2026

Ready to take your Scouting leadership journey to the next level? Join us for Great Falls Council’s Wood Badge Course 10-380-27 in the fall of 2027 to build lifelong leadership skills, connect with fellow passionate scouters, and deliver an unmatched program for your youth!

Space is limited, so secure your spot today at tinyurl.com/gfcwb27.

03/09/2026

Registration is now open!
https://scoutingevent.com/375-115241

02/06/2026

Here’s some clarity on the Safeguarding Youth Training:

🎓 Old YPT (no 90-minute course completed)?
➡️ Full 90-minute course required

⏰ 90-minute course expired more than 6 days ago?
➡️ Full 90-minute course required

🔄 90-minute course expired 6 days or less OR still active?
➡️ Refresher course assigned

📧 Renewal emails will direct participants to “My Training”, where they can select “Take Course” or “Retake Course”. The system will automatically guide them to the correct training based on their status.

⚠️ Important note - Anyone who has completed only the refresher without ever completing the full 90-minute course will still need to complete the full course. Clearing the browser cache may be necessary to ensure the “Retake Course” button routes correctly.