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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 premiere training event for Scout leaders providing supplemental training that sparks innovation, imagination, and inspiration. For more than 25 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 January 27, tune in from your computer on February 10, or do both! 

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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.

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All BPI Online participants will receive one year of free access to the Den Leader Hub! We have created in-depth digital resources to help den leaders plan and deliver an incredible experience to kids. These detailed program plans, videos, and handout materials for every Cub Scout Adventure will save Den Leaders time and allow for first-class support on those adventures for kids who miss the meeting. 

 

These resources include:

  • Connected worksheet for each adventure

  • The entire adventure on one webpage

  • Rank tracking sheet

  • Additional printable worksheets

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BPI In Person

1.27.24

Join us live and in person on Saturday, January 27 at Dalton Elementary/Middle School for BPI In Person!

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BPI In Person Includes: 

  • Choice of 5 classes to attend during the day

  • Lunch

  • Light coffee & donuts in the morning

  • Council Shoulder Strip patch - exclusive to BPI In Person!

  • Commemorative shoulder cord - exclusive to BPI In Person!

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$30

BPI Online

2.10.24

Join us for BPI Online! You'll have access to the entire course catalog, plus live engagements beginning 2.10.24!

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BPI Online Includes:

  • Multiple live-interactive discussions

  • 50+ courses of supplemental training for adult leaders on an interactive Baden Powell Institute **10 brand-new courses for 2024!**

  • One-year of FREE access to the Den Leader Hub!

  • Pre-Event Package mailed to your home prior to the event:

    • Baden Powell Institute Syllabus

    • 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

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By signing up for BPI In Person, you'll gather with hundreds of adult leaders from the Buckeye Council and surrounding areas on Saturday, January 27 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 1/27. 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. 

COURSE CATALOG

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ADVANCEMENT

Webelos to Scout Transition
The Nuts and Bolts of the Eagle Scout Service Project
Scouts BSA Merit Badge Program
Understanding the Eagle Application 

OUTDOOR SKILLS

Dutch Oven Cooking

Knife Safety, Whittling, and the Totin' Chip
Knot a Problem
Basic Map & Compass
Campfire Program 101

Active Shooter Response
Preparing a Unit Disaster Drill 
Bike Safety

Marksmanship & Safety in the Buckeye Council

Stop the Bleed

Risk Management

Lashings

Archery & BB Gun Rangemaster Training

RECRUITING & RETAINING

Strengthening Relationships with Schools
How to Plan Your Year of Scouting
Holding a Successful Join Scout Night
Marketing Your Unit 

TECHNOLOGY

Modern Crafting Technologies in Scouting
Navigating BSA's Online Resources

Maker Spaces in the Buckeye Council

LEADERSHIP

Communications in Your Unit
Communicating With Hearing Impaired Scouts
What Makes a Good Scout/Cub Master Minute

Leading Scouts with Disabilities
The Patrol Process: How to use it and trust it.
Creating a Sense of Community in Your Pack
PALS: Parents as Leaders a Shared Leadership Model 
NYLT
Mentally Awake
GIANT - The 5 Voices
Order of the Arrow
Managing Cub Scout Behavior
Unit Commissioners: Who are they? What Do They Do?

BSA PROGRAM INFO & UPDATES

Fireside Chat with the Council Key 3

All About the Order of the Arrow

Solve My Scouting Problem

First Year Scouts BSA Leader at Seven Ranges

Upcoming Changes to the Cub Scout Program

History of the Buckeye Council

ADVENTURES & ACTIVITIES

Combined Den Meetings: More Cubs= More Fun

Team Building Games and Why Do We Do Them

Flag Ettiquette

Cub Scout Games

Cub Scout Games

Crafting with Cub Scouts

It's not Glamping, It's Cub Camping

Religion in Scouting

ODNR and Scouting

**course list subject to change**

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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If you register for BPI In Person, you will attend five, one-hour classes throughout the day on January 27. 

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HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

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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 1/2 for Wave 1 participants

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Participants 101-200 = Wave 2

Course Registration Opens 1/9 for Wave 2 participants

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Participants 201-300 = Wave 3

Course Registration Opens 1/16 for Wave 3 participants

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Participants 301-399 = Wave 4

Course Registration Opens 1/23 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. 

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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 10 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 60+ classes and take part in live discussions with Scouters from across the country, and have one year of free access to our all-new Den Leader Hub!  We have created in-depth digital resources to help den leaders plan and deliver an incredible experience to kids. These detailed program plans, videos, and handout materials for every Cub Scout Adventure will save Den Leaders time and allow for first-class support on those adventures for kids who miss the meeting. 12 of these courses are brand-new for 2024! 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.

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COURSE CATALOG

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By signing up for BPI, you will have on-demand access to all courses beginning 2/10 throughout the spring! Each course has its own dedicated webpage with videos, connected resources, and activities. If you participated in BPI 2023, there will be at least 10 new courses for 2024!

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

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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

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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

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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

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GROUP DISCUSSIONS

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Throughout the day on Saturday, February 10 there were moderated group discussions featuring topics that interest you! These were all recorded and available on the virtual campus. 
 

​Group discussion topics coming soon!

THE VIRTUAL CAMPUS

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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. 

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Start exploring the virtual campus now!

REGISTER NOW

BPI
In Person
1.27.24

Discover a robust training opportunity available for all adult leaders in the Buckeye Council and surrounding areas!

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BPI In Person Includes:

  • Choice of 5 classes to attend during the day

  • Lunch

  • Light coffee & donuts in the morning

  • Council Shoulder Strip patch - exclusive to the in person event

  • Commemorative shoulder cord - exclusive to the in person event

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$30

BPI Online
 BACHELORS PACKAGE
beginning 2.10.24

Discover a robust training opportunity available for all adult leaders in the Boy Scouts!

  • Multiple live-interactive discussions

  • 60+ courses of supplemental training for adult leaders on an interactive Baden Powell Institute

  • Pre-Event Package mailed to your home prior to the event with items all exclusive to the online event:

    • Baden Powell Institute Syllabus

    • Commemorative Patch

$15

BPI Online
MASTERS
PACKAGE
beginning 2.10.24

Discover a robust training opportunity available for all adult leaders in the Boy Scouts!

  • Multiple live-interactive discussions

  • 60+ courses of supplemental training for adult leaders on an interactive Baden Powell Institute

  • Pre-Event Package mailed to your home prior to the event with items all exclusive to the online event:

    • Baden Powell Institute Syllabus

    • Commemorative Patch

    • 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!

$25

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