Be Prepared for Innovation
Be Prepared for Imagination
Be Prepared for Inspiration
BPI
Baden Powell Institute
The virtual campus is open until 6/1!
Baden Powell Institute is the premiere training event for Scout leaders providing supplemental training that sparks innovation, imagination, and inspiration. For more than 20 years, BPI has helped Scouters hone their leadership, develop new skills, and discover new resources. In 2021, BPI will be digitally delivered providing on-demand access to the entire course catalog as well as live interactives with fellow Scouters and our guest speaker, former National Director of High Adventure for the BSA, Bill Spice.
ACCESS TO THE ENTIRE COURSE CATALOG
ADVANCEMENT
The Merit Badge Program
The Eagle Scout Service Project
The Eagle Scout Application
Being the Best Merit Badge Counselor
LEADERSHIP
We Are Able! - Leading Scouts with Disabilities
Succession Planning
Dealing with "Bullying"
What is Wood Badge?
1 Hour a Week- Scouting and Life Balance
Committees: Who and Why?
Unit Commissioners: Who are they & why do I have one?
Commissioner Tools
Questions Effective Leaders Should be Asking
Diversity in Scouting
Suicide Prevention in Scouting
Retention: Best Kept Secrets
Unit Budgeting
Annual Program Planning
By signing up for BPI, you will have on-demand access to all courses beginning 2/6 throughout the spring! Each course has its own dedicated webpage with videos, connected resources, and activities.
OUTDOOR SKILLS
Knot a Problem
Shooting Sports in Scouting
Basic Woodcarving
Cub Scout Knife Safety and Whittling
Cub Camping in a Pandemic
SAFETY
Active Shooter Training
TECHNOLOGY
Scoutbook for Den Leaders
Communication within Your Pack, Troop, or Crew
Using Social Media in Scouting
ADVENTURES & ACTIVITIES
Pinewood Derby Tips and Tricks
Making Virtual Meetings Exciting
Cub Scout Crafts and Games
Adventures at the Summit
CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY
Strengthening Relationships with Schools
Growing through Connective Relationships
GROUP DISCUSSIONS
Throughout the day on Saturday, February 6 there were moderated group discussions featuring topics that interest you! These were all recorded and available on the virtual campus.
-
Council Key 3 - Buckeye Council Key 3
-
Leadership Today - Brian Williams
-
New NCAP Standard for District Events - CJ Gavin
-
Anxiety in Youth Today - Jim Foley
-
Guide to Safe Scouting & Camp - Steve Ernst
-
Utilizing Scoutmaster & Cubmaster Minutes - Chip Teague
WEBINAR WITH BILL SPICE
Bill joined Scouting as a youth. He earned the rank of Life Scout and was recognized
by his lodge with the Vigil Honor. After graduating from Ball State University in
Muncie, Indiana, he entered professional Scouting in 1960 as a District Executive in
Fort Wayne, Indiana. He later served as Scout executive in Evansville, Indiana, and in
Pontiac, Michigan. After serving five years as area director in the East Central Region,
he began his association with Philmont Scout Ranch in 1993. From 1993 to 1999, Bill
served as director of the High Adventure Division and the general manager of Philmont Scout Ranch. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the development of a close working relationship between the Order of the Arrow and Philmont. He helped to launch the OA Trail Crew program at Philmont. He understands the significance of this program to the Arrowmen, Scouts, and Scouters who visit Philmont. More recently, he has given support and encouragement to the development of the OA Northern Tier Wilderness Voyage. This program is offered at the Northern Tier National High Adventure Base in Ely, Minnesota. Bill retired from the Boy Scouts in June of 2000.
Bill Spice
Former National Director of High Adventure
Boy Scouts of America
On Saturday, February 6 there was a live webinar with former National Director of High Adventure, Bill Spice. This was recorded and available on the virtual campus.
THE VIRTUAL CAMPUS
BPI will take place on the virtual Baden Powell Institute! This is a virtual, interactive campus that provides access to all content for BPI.
If you've participated in any HomeScouting programs delivered by the Buckeye Council, this is similar to the Virtual Campground for Cyber Summer Camp, the ClubHouse for the HomeScouting Adventure Club, or the Virtual Race Course for Cyber Sled Race.
REGISTER NOW
ASSOCIATES PACKAGE
Discover a robust training opportunity available for all adult leaders in the Boy Scouts!
-
Exclusive webinar with National Director of High Adventure, Bill Spice
-
Multiple live-interactive discussions
-
30+ courses of supplemental training for adult leaders on an interactive Baden Powell Institute
-
Digital content only
$10
BACHELORS
PACKAGE
Discover a robust training opportunity available for all adult leaders in the Boy Scouts!
-
Exclusive webinar with National Director of High Adventure, Bill Spice
-
Multiple live-interactive discussions
-
30+ courses of supplemental training for adult leaders on an interactive Baden Powell Institute
-
Pre-Event Package mailed to your home prior to the event:
-
Baden Powell Institute Syllabus
-
Commemorative Patch
-
Special Edition 2021 Shoulder Recognition Cord
-
*The shoulder cord is a commemorative 2021 cord for this one of a kind event.
$15
MASTERS
PACKAGE
Discover a robust training opportunity available for all adult leaders in the Boy Scouts!
-
Exclusive webinar with National Director of High Adventure, Bill Spice
-
Multiple live-interactive discussions
-
30+ courses of supplemental training for adult leaders on an interactive Baden Powell Institute
-
Pre-Event Package mailed to your home prior to the event:
-
Baden Powell Institute Syllabus
-
Commemorative Patch
-
Special Edition 2021 Shoulder Recognition Cord
-
Metallic Commemorative Patch
-
Black Out Commemorative Patch (ghosted black patch)
-
-
By signing up for the Master's Package, you will receive the BPI Trio patch set!
*The shoulder cord is a commemorative 2021 cord for this one of a kind event.
$25
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors for Baden Powell Institute!