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Baden Powell Institute
Be Prepared for Innovation
Be Prepared for Imagination
Be Prepared for Inspiration
BPI
Baden Powell Institute
In Person, Online, or Both!
Baden Powell Institute is the premier training event for Scout leaders providing supplemental training that sparks innovation, imagination, and inspiration. For 27 years, BPI has helped Scouters hone their leadership, develop new skills, and discover new resources. This Winter, Baden-Powell Institute is taking on a whole new look! You can attend BPI live and in person on February 7, tune in from your computer on February 14, or do both!
BPI continues as both an in-person and digitally delivered event for those who can't attend in person or want to experience the unique offerings online.
BPI In Person
2.7.26
Join us live and in person on Saturday, February 7 at Dalton Elementary/Middle School for BPI In Person!
BPI In Person Includes:
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Choice of 5 classes to attend during the day
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Lunch
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Light coffee & donuts in the morning
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Council Shoulder Strip patch - exclusive to BPI In Person!
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Commemorative shoulder cord - exclusive to BPI In Person!
$35
Fee increases to $45 on 1/24
BPI Online
2.14.26
Join us for BPI Online! You'll have access to the entire course catalog, plus live engagements beginning 2.14.26!
BPI Online Includes:
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100+ courses of supplemental training for adult leaders on an interactive Baden Powell Institute **10 brand-new courses for 2026!**
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Package mailed to your home prior to the event:
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Baden Powell Institute Syllabus
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Commemorative Patch(es) - exclusive to the online event *# of patches depends on package
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$15-25
BPI IN PERSON
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WHAT TO EXPECT
By signing up for BPI In Person, you'll gather with hundreds of adult leaders from the Buckeye Council and surrounding areas on Saturday, February 8 at Dalton Elementary/Middle School to learn from one another!
When you register on LEADScouting.org, you are only registering for the event. At a later date, you will be sent details on how to sign up for classes. All participants will register for five classes for BPI In Person.
BPI In Person participants will receive a Council Shoulder Patch (CSP) and guidebook upon arrival on 2/7. This council shoulder patch is exclusive to participants at the live Baden Powell Institute. During the closing ceremony, you'll receive your commemorative shoulder loop based on years of participation at BPI.
Attendees who participate in person will be able to add BPI Online at a discounted rate.
COURSE CATALOG
See below for the course lineup for BPI In Person. You will see that each course has been categorized based on Scouting roles or general interests. You can take whatever* courses you want, but below you will find information to help you choose a course best suited for you!
*All youth participants must be at least 16 years of age. There are two tracks to choose from with 10 spots available for each. THESE ARE THE ONLY CLASSES THAT YOUTH WILL BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN. Classes with a * at the beginning are youth courses (adults can take these too!)
EAGLE SCOUT COURSES
*The Nuts & Bolts of the Eagle Scout Service Project
*Understanding the Eagle Application
*What to Do With Your New Eagle Scout *new*
SCOUT SKILLS & OUTDOOR PROGRAMS COURSES
Introduction to Dutch Oven Cooking
Knot a Problem
Lashings & Camp Gadgets
*Flag Etiquette
*Campfire Planning 101
Planets & Stars
*Team Building Games & Why We Do Them
Backpacking Essentials: A Walk in the Backcountry
Target & Range Activities in Buckeye Council
*Aquatics Opportunities in your Pack/Troop *new*
Fire Building - We Didn't Start the Fire ... Our Scouts Did! *new*
Orienteering *new*
UNIT COMMITTEE COURSES
Running Effective Pack/Troop Committee Meetings
Crossover Conversations
Unit Succession Planning *new*
Tools for Team Communications
Use of AI in Scouting *new*
Family Engagement = Recruitment + Retention *new*
Marketing Your Unit
TRAINING & AWARDS COURSES
Archery & BB Gun Rangemaster Training
Stop the Bleed
Adult Volunteer Awards, Recognition, and Training Opportunities
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE COURSES
Hospitality that Builds Belonging *new*
Assist. Interact. Direct. (AID) - Mental Health Awareness *new*
Conflicts: Keeping the Flame, Not the Firestorm *new*
Who Is My Commissioner & Why Do I Need One? *new*
Leading Scouts with Disabilities
Modern Crafting Technologies in Scouting
Mastering the Art of the 60-Minute Meeting *new*
Building Resilience in Youth *new*
Active Shooter Response
SCOUTS BSA LEADER COURSES
Ideas for Troop Outings *new*
Intro to Swamp Base, Louisiana *new*
High Adventure Trip Planning
Scouts BSA Merit Badge Program
*What is NYLT?
The Minute *new*
CUB SCOUT LEADER COURSES
Managing Cub Scout Behavior
Using the Annual Planning Meeting to Plan Your Pack's Year in Scouting
Combined Den Meetings: More Cubs = More Fun *new*
Family Engagement = Recruitment + Retention *new*
The Minute *new*
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
If you register for BPI In Person, you will attend five, one-hour classes throughout the day on February 7.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR COURSES
After you register for BPI In Person, you will receive a welcome email with a link to register for courses. Here you will choose your five one-hour courses for Saturday, 2/7.
Important details about how to register for courses at BPI:
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Only register for ONE class per time slot.
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Please register for the opening and closing ceremonies.
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Please register for your desired lunch session during the course registration process.
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At any point in time, you can return to the course registration form and edit your selection. Just remember, courses fill up fast!
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A Scout is trustworthy. Please do not register any additional members from your unit who have not yet registered for BPI.
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BPI ONLINE
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WHAT TO EXPECT
By signing up for BPI Online, you'll gather with hundreds of adult
leaders from across the country on Saturday, February 14 and all
spring-long on the virtual campus here at LEADScouting.org! Baden
Powell Institute (BPI) is a premiere training event providing courses
that spark innovation, imagination, and inspiration.
You’ll have access to the entire course catalog of 80+ on-demand supplemental training courses. We’ve designed this program to meet your needs with all classes digitally delivered and on demand – tune in on your time, and get the training you need.
All BPI Online participants will receive a package in the mail prior to the event with their event patch(es) exclusive to BPI Online, a commemorative shoulder loop exclusive to BPI Online, and printed guidebook.
Anyone can participate, whether they are from Buckeye Council or not. Simply register below for BPI Online.
COURSE CATALOG
By signing up for BPI, you will have on-demand access to all courses beginning 2/15 throughout the spring! Each course has its own dedicated webpage with videos, connected resources, and activities. If you participated in BPI 2024, there will be at least 10 new courses for 2025!
ADVANCEMENT
Understanding the Merit Badge Program
The Eagle Scout Service Project
The Eagle Scout Application
The Essentials of Merit Badge Counselor
Eliminating Roadblocks for Eagle Candidates
OUTDOOR SKILLS
Knot a Problem
Shooting Sports in Scouting
Basic Woodcarving
Cub Scout Knife Safety and Whittling
GPS Navigation for Rank Advancement
Dutch Oven Cooking
Basic Map & Compass Reading
Preparing for a Disaster Drill
Dutch Oven Cooking
TECHNOLOGY
Scoutbook for Den Leaders
Using Social Media in Scouting
Using the BSA Brand Center to Market Your Unit
3D Printing in Scouting
Navigating Online Resources for Scouting
ADVENTURES & ACTIVITIES
Pinewood Derby Tips and Tricks
Advanced Pinewood Derby Tips and Tricks
Making Virtual Meetings Exciting
Cub Scout Crafts and Games
Adventures at the Summit
Ohio Division of Wildlife Resources for Scouting
Knot a Problem
Conduct a Fantastic Campfire Program
Camping with Cub Scouts
Ohio Park Systems for Cub Scouts
High Adventure: The Impact to Your Unit
New NCAP Rules for District & Council Events
Making Virtual Meetings Exciting
SAFETY
Active Shooter Training
Guide to Safe Scouting & Camping
LEADERSHIP
We Are Able! - Leading Scouts with Disabilities
Bullying Prevention in Your Unit
What is Wood Badge?
Anxiety in Youth Today
Unit Fundraising: Enabling the Adventure
What is NYLT?
1 Hour a Week- Scouting and Life Balance
Committees: Who and Why?
Unit Commissioners: Who are they & why do I have one?
Commissioner Tools
Diversity in Scouting
Suicide Prevention in Scouting
Unit Budgeting
Annual Program Planning
PALS: Parents as Leaders. A Shared Leadership Model
Gender and Identity in Youth
Managing Stress & Avoiding Burnout
Gender Identity in Youth
Mentally Awake
Mental Health First Aid
If It's Broke, Fix It.
Getting Your Cub Scout Family to Work as a Family
First Year at 7R - Leader Tips & Tricks
What Makes a Good Scout Leader Minute?
Managing Cub Scout Behavior
The Patrol Process: How to Use It & Trust It
Stealth Bullying: What It Is & How to Deal With It
COMMUNICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
Growing through Connective Relationships
Conflict Resolution
Communication Within The Unit
Questions Effective Leaders Should be Asking
Utilizing Cubmaster & Scoutmaster Minutes
Running an Effective Cub Scout Committee Meeting
RECRUITING & RETAINING
Holding a Successful Join Scout Night Event
Succession Planning
Retention: Best Kept Secrets
Webelos to Scout Transition
Enhance Your Den Meetings with the Den Leader Hub
Strengthening Relationships with Schools
**course list subject to change**
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
BPI
In Person
2.7.26
Discover a robust training opportunity available for all adult leaders in the Buckeye Council and surrounding areas!
BPI In Person Includes:
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Choice of 5 classes to attend during the day
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Lunch
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Light coffee & donuts in the morning
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Council Shoulder Strip patch - exclusive to the in person event
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Commemorative shoulder cord - exclusive to the in person event
$35
Fee increases to $45 on 1/24
BPI Online
BACHELORS PACKAGE
beginning 2.14.26
Discover a robust training opportunity available for all adult leaders in the Boy Scouts!
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100+ courses of supplemental training for adult leaders on an interactive Baden Powell Institute
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Package mailed to your home prior to the event with items all exclusive to the online event:
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Baden Powell Institute Syllabus
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Commemorative Patch
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$15
BPI Online
MASTERS
PACKAGE
beginning 2.14.26
Discover a robust training opportunity available for all adult leaders in the Boy Scouts!
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100+ courses of supplemental training for adult leaders on an interactive Baden Powell Institute
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Package mailed to your home prior to the event with items all exclusive to the online event:
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Baden Powell Institute Syllabus
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Commemorative Patch
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Metallic Commemorative Patch
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Ghosted Commemorative Patch
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By signing up for the Master's Package, you will receive the BPI Trio patch set!