Supplemental Training

Supplemental training includes a variety of live and on-line courses that may be conducted on a district, council, regional or national level -- or training to benefit those who may have ancillary roles with Scouting Units. The supplemental training courses are designed to give leaders additional information on specific areas of Scouting. Many topics touched in basic training are covered in much greater detail during the supplemental training courses. Here are some examples of supplemental training:

BSA Lifeguard

BSA Certified Lifeguards are necessary for all aquatics activities in the BSA including boating and swimming. The BSA Lifeguard certification is a separate certification from the common Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. These trainings are taught in-person at local Scout Camps and other training facilities.

CPR Certification

CPR Certification is required for a number of other Scouting Training and some advancement requirements for youth. The Atlanta Area Council offers classes at University of Scouting, where Scouts and Leaders can be certified in CPR by the Red Cross. Click here to learn more about CPR Certification. 

Climb on Safely

Climb On Safely is the Boy Scouts of America’s procedure for organizing BSA climbing/rappelling activities at a natural site or a specifically designed facility such as a climbing wall or tower.

COPE/Climbing Instructor Training

Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience (COPE) and Climbing Instructors are volunteers who are specially trained to deliver programs involving climbing, rappelling and other high ropes elements. Training for these instructor positions are held in-person at local Scout Camps. Click here for more information on COPE/Climbing Instructor Training.

Range & Target Activities Trainings

Specialty training are available for volunteer rangemasters who supervise range and target activities events including Archery, BB Guns, Rifles, Shotguns and Pistols. These trainings are offered in-person at local Scout Camps and other training facilities. Click here for more information on Range & Target Activities Trainings.

Safety Afloat

Safety Afloat is the required training for Adult Leaders participating in or supervising all boating activities. Adult leaders supervising activities afloat must have completed Safety Afloat training within the previous two years. Safety Afloat is available online through My.Scouting.org.

Safe Swim Defense

Safe Swim Defense is the required training for Adult Leaders participating in or supervising all swimming activities. Adult leaders supervising activities afloat must have completed Safe Swim Defense training within the previous two years. Safe Swim Defense is available online through My.Scouting.org.

STCA (Short Term Camping Administrator) Training

Each short-term camp must have a short-term camp administrator. A short-term camp is any council and district-organized overnight camping program that is one to three nights in length where the council or district provide the staffing and may provide program and food services.

This person is responsible for ensuring that the planned camp complies with the NCAP Short-term Camp Standards. This means walking the property to ensure that it is appropriate for the event; ensuring that paperwork is filed and any written BSA approvals are completed and obtained through the council; confirms facilities and program are safe and in good order before starting operation; and that appropriate health, safety and sanitation provisions are made.  This individual also ensures that all activities at the short-term camp comply with the applicable BSA National Camp Standards.  Click HERE for more details and to register.

Trainer's Development

Trainer's Development is a three-part course designed to help leaders conduct training sessions for other leaders. The three Trainer's Development courses are taught in-person at the Volunteer Service Center. Click here for more information about Trainer's Development.

University of Scouting

University of Scouting is an annual event where instructors from across the Atlanta Area Council gather to teach over 50 courses ranging from Basic to Supplemental Trainings. The largest training opportunity of the year, University of Scouting also includes new and experimental courses that aren't at any other point in the year. Click here for more information about University of Scouting.

Wilderness First Aid

Wilderness First Aid is a series of courses designed to train Leaders in how to respond to emergencies on backcountry and high adventure outings. These courses are taught in-person at local Scout Camps. Click here for more information about Wilderness First Aid.