** Online courses are available at my.scouting.org
A login is required, but anyone may create a user account and view the courses. Registered members of the BSA may provide their member numbers (as part of the user profile) to receive credit. If you already had a myscouting.org account, your sign in information is the same for my.scouting.org
Council 100% Position-Trained Policy
Read about the council's policy toward the goal that all of our leaders are trained in their positions, with a primary focus on Youth Protection Training (YPT).
A login is required, but anyone may create a user account and view the courses. Registered members of the BSA may provide their member numbers (as part of the user profile) to receive credit. If you already had a myscouting.org account, your sign in information is the same for my.scouting.org
Council 100% Position-Trained Policy
Read about the council's policy toward the goal that all of our leaders are trained in their positions, with a primary focus on Youth Protection Training (YPT).
UPCOMING COURSES
CPR/AED - June 11 - council office, Newport News (see details below)
Trainers EDGE – Sept 9 – St Lukes UMC, Yorktown
HT IOLS - Sep 16-17 – Bethel Fam Camp, Hampton
CPR/AED - Sept 23 or Sept 24 -- Suffolk
Wood Badge – Sept 29-Oct 1, Oct 28-29, Pipsico SR
OD BALOO - Oct 7-8 - Likely Mattanock Town, Suffolk
NYLT – Oct 20-22, Nov 10-12 – More details (as they become available) will be on the NYLT page
MM IOLS - Nov 4-5 - Likely Bethel Fam Camp, Hampton
UOS - Jan 13, 2024 - Peninsula Community Chapel, Yorktown (CPR and WFA
included)
Powder Horn - April 19-21, May 17-18, 2024 - Beaverdam Park, Gloucester
Trainers EDGE – Sept 9 – St Lukes UMC, Yorktown
HT IOLS - Sep 16-17 – Bethel Fam Camp, Hampton
CPR/AED - Sept 23 or Sept 24 -- Suffolk
Wood Badge – Sept 29-Oct 1, Oct 28-29, Pipsico SR
OD BALOO - Oct 7-8 - Likely Mattanock Town, Suffolk
NYLT – Oct 20-22, Nov 10-12 – More details (as they become available) will be on the NYLT page
MM IOLS - Nov 4-5 - Likely Bethel Fam Camp, Hampton
UOS - Jan 13, 2024 - Peninsula Community Chapel, Yorktown (CPR and WFA
included)
Powder Horn - April 19-21, May 17-18, 2024 - Beaverdam Park, Gloucester
General Training
Wilderness First aidBLENDED WILDERNESS FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
This course requires the student to complete prerequisites. Designed for those who need more flexibility, this blended learning course combines both in-person and online coursework for a total time commitment of 6 hours in-person and 8 hours of online work. The certificate includes both Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED. |
BSA Lifeguard & Aquatic Supervisor
Upcoming Courses will be listed here
CPR/First Aid

June 11
CVC is offering Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instruction for Scouts and Adult Leaders on Sunday, June 11, 2023, 2-5 PM, Council Conference Room, 11834 Canon Blvd, Suite L, Newport News, VA 23606. You will receive the Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification good for two years, This is a blended learning course. You must complete the online training portion (approx 2-3 hours total) before you arrive, When you sign up, please provide the e-mail you would like to register with the Red Cross in the comments, Note: Scouts should use their own, not their parents because only one certificate can be given per e-mail address. There is no minimum age requirement but youth registrants must be strong enough to compress the adult mannequin chest for certification. This class is for either initial certification or re-certifications. Class size is eight due to facility size. Signup deadline Sunday, June 4. Cost is $40 paid by cash/check/venmo separately from Black Pug. POC: Jackie Fitzgibbons, scoutmaster205stlukes@gmail.com
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AAAAB2FA0FD0-redcross1
Numerous CPR and First Aid Trainings are held throughout the year. Click here to see the complete listing.