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 5 at Dalton Elementary/Middle School to learn from one another!

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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. 

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BPI In Person participants will receive a Council Shoulder Patch (CSP) and guidebook upon arrival on 2/5. 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. 

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Attendees who participate in person will be able to add BPI Online at a discounted rate. 

ADVANCEMENT

Understanding the Merit Badge Program 

The Eagle Scout Service Project

Understanding the Eagle Scout Application Process

The Essentials of Merit Badge Counselor

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OUTDOOR SKILLS

Knot a Problem

Shooting Sports in Scouting

Basic Woodcarving

Cub Scout Knife Safety and Whittling

High Adventure: The Impact to Your Unit 

Basic Map & Compass Reading

BB & Archery Rangemaster Training

GPS Navigation for Rank Advancement

Camp Staff: What It's Like

TECHNOLOGY

Scoutbook for Den Leaders

Communication within Your Pack, Troop, or Crew

Using Social Media in Scouting

Using the BSA Brand Center to Market Your Unit

3D Printing in Scouting

LEADERSHIP

We Are Able! - Leading Scouts with Disabilities 

Succession Planning 

Dealing with "Bullying" 

What is Wood Badge?

What is NYLT?

1 Hour a Week- Scouting and Life Balance

Running an Effective Cub Scout Committee Meeting

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

Unit Budgeting

Annual Program Planning

PALS: Parents as Leaders. A Shared Leadership Model

Conflict Resolution

Managing Stress & Avoiding Burnout

ADVENTURES & ACTIVITIES

Pinewood Derby Tips and Tricks

Advanced Pinewood Derby Tips and Tricks

Making Virtual Meetings Exciting 

Cub Scout Crafts

Cub Scout Games

RECRUITING & RETAINING

Holding a Successful Join Scout Night Event

Succession Planning 

Retention: Best Kept Secrets

Girls in Scouting: Panel Discussion

Using the BSA Brand Center to Market Your Unit

SAFETY

Active Shooter Training 

Stop the Bleed

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Download the Course Catalog with Descriptions & Times​

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**course list subject to change**

Beginning in January, all participants registered for BPI in person will begin registering for their five, one-hour courses at BPI In Person. Details on where to register for courses will be emailed to all participants when course registration opens for their wave. 

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Course registration will occur in waves based on when participants registered. See the schedule below. 

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Participants 1-100 = Wave 1

Course Registration Opens 1/12 for Wave 1 participants

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Participants 101-200 = Wave 2

Course Registration Opens 1/19 for Wave 2 participants

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Participants 201-300 = Wave 3

Course Registration Opens 1/26 for Wave 3 participants

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Participants 301-399 = Wave 4

Course Registration Opens 1/31 for Wave 4 participants

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Example: if you're one of the first 100 participants registered for BPI In Person, you will have first choice of courses to take during the day. 

By signing up for BPI Online, you'll gather with hundreds of adult

leaders from across the country on Saturday, February 12 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. 

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You’ll have access to the entire course catalog of 40+ classes and take part in live discussions with Scouters from across the country. 10 of these courses are brand-new for 2022! 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.

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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.

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Anyone can participate, whether they are from Buckeye Council or not. Simply register below for BPI In Person.

On Saturday, February 12 there will be a live webinar. Find the webinar details and recording after 2/12 in the auditorium on the virtual campus.

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Keynote Speaker Details Coming Soon!