Trainer's Edge

The Trainers EDGE is designed to develop and improve the skills of both veteran and prospective new trainers within the Scouting program and provide participants with basic elements and concepts of training adults and youth. The EDGE is part of a continuous process of updating trainers with the latest training methods, principles, and technologies. This EDGE is mainly for Scouters who will be delivering training to adult leaders as well as to the young people in Scouting. The EDGE conference uses contemporary training techniques and emphasizes the importance of experiential learning, or "learning by doing." Most of the sessions not only demonstrate good training methods, but also give participants a chance to interact and actually practice what they have learned. 

• Required for staffing Wood Badge and NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training)
• It is strongly recommended that participants should have attended Trainer Development Conference (TDC) or Train the Trainer (TTT) prior to this course as Trainer’s EDGE builds on elements from these courses.
• Participants should come prepared to do a 10-minute presentation on a Scouting topic of their choice. Be sure to bring any equipment or materials you need for your presentation such as markers, etc. Some materials will be provided and audio-visual equipment and computers will be available at the Service Center.

Who: Cub Scout Leader and Pack Committee Members, Boy Scout Leaders and Troop Committee Members, Varsity and Venturing Leader Trainers, NYLT and Junior Leader Training Staffs (required), Order of the Arrow Advisors and Trainers, Wood Badge Staff Members (required), Commissioner, Roundtable, District, and Council Committee Trainers. New: Youth are invited that have obtained First Class or are 14 years of age.

When: February 11, 2012 from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Where: Council Service Center, 13228 N Central Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612.

Information and Registration Form