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Baden Powell Institute
Be Prepared for Innovation
Be Prepared for Imagination
Be Prepared for Inspiration
BPI
February 11, 2023
Join more than 400 other adult volunteers in the Boy Scouts of America from 40 states and 3 countries on the virtual campus for Baden Powell Institute here on LEADScouting.org on Saturday, February 11! LEADScouting stands for Leadership, Education, and Development for Scouting leaders of all levels!
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. Participants will have on-demand access to the entire course catalog as well as live interactives with fellow Scouters. All of this will be delivered through a virtual campus.
Can't Attend on 2/11? That's Okay! The virtual campus will be open until June for you to explore on your own time and on your own schedule!
THIS YEAR ONLY! All BPI Online participants will receive one year of free access to the 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.
These resources include:
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Connected worksheet for each adventure
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The entire adventure on one webpage
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Rank tracking sheet
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Additional printable worksheets
WHAT TO EXPECT
By signing up for BPI Online, you'll gather with hundreds of adult
leaders from across the country on Saturday, February 11 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 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. 15 of these courses are brand-new for 2023! 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 In Person.
COURSE CATALOG
By signing up for BPI, you will have on-demand access to all courses beginning 2/11 throughout the spring! Each course has its own dedicated webpage with videos, connected resources, and activities. If you participated in BPI 2022, there will be at least 15 new courses for 2023!
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
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 FamilyFirst Year at 7R - Leader Tips & Tricks
What Makes a Good Scout Leader Minute?
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
COMMUNICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
Growing through Connective Relationships
Conflict Resolution
Communication Within The Unit
Questions Effective Leaders Should be Asking
De-Escalation
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**
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
On Saturday, February 11 there will be a live webinar. Find the webinar details and recording after 2/11 in the auditorium on the virtual campus.
Tom Pendleton
2023 National Jamboree Director
After serving on summer camp staff, Tom began his career in Scouting in 2002 in the Blue Ridge Mountains Council in Roanoke, VA where he served as a District Executive, Senior District Executive, and Field Director. During this time, he also served as the Reservation Director of the Blue Ridge Scout Reservation, serving close to 10,000 Scouts and Scouters each summer. In 2014, Tom was promoted to Director of Camping for the Greater New York Councils in New York City where he served for 5 years. In that role he gave leadership to all Greater New York Councils’ camping operations including the Ten Mile River Scout
Camps, Alpine Scout Camp and Pouch Scout Camp which serve over 70,000 people annually. During his tenure, camping attendance grew by over 20%.
In March 2019, Tom joined the team at the National Council where he has served on the Outdoor Programs and Properties team giving leadership to all Resident and Short-Term Camp National Camping Schools, the National Outdoor Conference and serving as staff adviser and subject matter expert for three national outdoor program subcommittees.
Tom and his wife Laura have two Eagle Scout sons. As a family they enjoy spending time together outdoors and being on the baseball field whether watching or playing. Tom is an Eagle Scout with three palms, a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow, and Wood Badge trained.
GROUP DISCUSSIONS
Throughout the day on Saturday, February 11 there were moderated group discussions featuring topics that interest you! These were all recorded and available on the virtual campus. Times will be emailed to participants prior to the event.
Den Leader Hub Demo hosted by Sarah Biltz
Sarah Biltz is the Marketing and Development Director for the Buckeye Council, Boy Scouts of America. She is the designer of all digitally-delivered programs on LEADScouting.org and HomeScouting.org and is excited to share with you the Den Leader Hub! All BPI Online participants receive one year of free access to this tool, so learn how to take advantage of it by participating in this live discussion.
Unit Communications hosted by Steve Walker
Steve has been the Cubmaster of Pack 303 in Canal Fulton, Ohio since June of 2018 and Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 921 in Jackson Township, OH since February 2021. He attended Cub Scout University in 2019, has been a previous instructor at Baden Powell Institute twice, and completed Wood Badge C436-21-1. Originally from Southwest Ohio, Steve is Senior Manager, Sustainability with the J.M. Smucker Company and is a graduate of the University of Dayton (BS, Environmental Engineering Technology) and the University of Findlay (MS, Environmental Management.)
High Adventure Planning for Troops & Crews hosted by Brodie Dehass
Brodie is a longtime Scoutmaster of Troop 355 in Holmesville, OH. His troop commits to taking a high adventure trip every 2-3 years. This is a great way to keep scouts motivated and have something to look forward to. In this discussion, he will talk abut tips and tricks to plan a high-adventure trek with your unit!
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
BACHELORS PACKAGE
Discover a robust training opportunity available for all adult leaders in the Boy Scouts!
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Multiple live-interactive discussions
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60+ courses of supplemental training for adult leaders on an interactive Baden Powell Institute
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Pre-Event 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
MASTERS
PACKAGE
Discover a robust training opportunity available for all adult leaders in the Boy Scouts!
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Multiple live-interactive discussions
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60+ courses of supplemental training for adult leaders on an interactive Baden Powell Institute
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Pre-Event 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 Green Commemorative Patch
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By signing up for the Master's Package, you will receive the BPI Trio patch set!