Akela's
Akelas are an important piece of scouting. The Akela is the adult, whether a parent, grandparent aunt or uncle, that assists the cub scout in their journey. Involvement in scouting activities is imperative to the success of the pack as a whole.
Training for Akelas:
Training for Akelas:
- Youth protection - Youth Protection training is designed to help you keep our youth safe from abuse. You will learn the Boy Scouts of America's Youth Protection Guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. After each section of material, you will answer questions about that section's topic. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is experienced online.This training is available on-line and required for all volunteers. Please create an account, complete the training, and save the certificate. The certificate will need to be e-mailed/printed and submitted to your den leader. This training is good for 2 years.
- Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation BALOO - This one day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for those leaders who are interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO is an instructor-led course which is conducted at the Council level. BSA's Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the necessary tools to help units carry out a successful camping experience. Completion of this course is mandatory for at least one adult on a Pack overnighter.