Varsity Scout adult training
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To be considered fully trained
A Varsity Scout leader is entitled to wear the Trained leader emblem when he or she has completed specific training courses:
Team Coach and Assistant Coaches
- Youth Protection Training
- Varsity Leader Fast Start
- This Is Scouting (formerly New Leader Essentials)
- Varsity Coach Leader Specific Training
- Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills
Team Committee Chair, Committee Members and Program Advisers
- Youth Protection Training (for direct-contact leaders)
- Varsity Leader Fast Start
- This Is Scouting (formerly New Leader Essentials)
- Troop (Team) Committee Challenge
Supplemental and advanced training
- Weather Hazards
- Trek Safely
- Climb on Safely
- Safety Afloat
- Safe Defense Swim
- Leave No Trace training
- Roundtable
- University of Scouting courses
- Wood Badge
- Powder Horn
- Philmont Training Center courses
- Trainer’s EDGE, formerly Training Development Conference BSA 500

