Training for Cub Scout Leaders consists of the following elements:
| Name |
Aprox. Duration |
Offered | Required for 'Trained' Strip? | Required for Leader Recognition Awards? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Start | 15 min | Online | YES | YES |
| New Leader Essentials and Youth Protection Training1 | 3 hours | In person; as scheduled by District or Council | YES | YES |
| Cub Scout Leader Specific Training1 | 2 hours | In person; as scheduled by District or Council | YES | YES |
| Roundtable | 2 hours | In person; monthly, on the third Thursday of the month - see District website for details of time and place | NO | YES2 |
| Pow Wow | 8 hours | In person; annually - as scheduled by Council | NO | YES2 |
Note 1 - New Leader Essentials, Youth Protection, and Cub Scout Leader Specific Training are typically offered together on a single Saturday.
Note 2 - Leader Recognition 'Square Knot' Awards require attendance at either 4 Roundtables or a Pow Wow.