Find out where leader trainings are offered in the Council and attend any one. Essential Leader Training Calendar 

Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA. To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies. Download the pdf  | Read more

All Boy Scout leaders and volunteers get Leader Specific Training on October 30 at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha. Read More

This Course is designed for those that would like to be qualified to train a Leave No Trace Trainer. The new position in the Troops, Leave No Trace Trainers should be trained by someone who has taken this course to be qualified as a Leave No Trace Trainer. Two-Weekend Course : October 1-3 and October 14-17. Read more

Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader: All leaders and volunteers are invited to supplemental leader training at its best at the Heartland University of Scouting, November 6, 2010. Read more

All new Scout parents are invited to attend this seminar on November 6, 2010, to learn more about Scouting and your son's progression through Scouting. Read more

All Scout leaders will have the opportunity to attend a Philmont-style training conference at the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base the week of January 17–22, 2011. Read more

Prepare your teen and pre-teen 11 to 15 years of age to be prepared to care for infants and children in case an emergency situation occurs while babysitting. Multilple dates available. Read more

Training is fun and easy, and you'll be the best leader you can be when you understand Scouting. Be more effective in creating programs. Learn about resources to make your job easier. Lead by example - show your commitment to Scouting and inspire others. Read More

Wood Badge Reunion Dinner & Picnic
All past, present, and future Wood Badge Scouters are invited to renew old friendships, establish new ones, enjoy great food, and rekindle your "Scout Spirit" at the Wood Badge Dinner & Picnic on August 28 at Camp Cedars. Read more

Wood Badge Course C-23-10
Registered Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venture leaders are welcome to attend Wood Badge training, the most advanced adult leadership training that the Boy Scouts of America has to offer. Training is held at Camp Cedars and is conducted in two parts. Part 1: September 10 – 12, 2010; Part 2: October 1 – 3, 2010. Attendance at both weekend sessions and the mid-course meeting is required. Read more

What is Wood Badge?
What is Wood Badge? Who is eligible to attend? Click on the "Read more" link to answer all these questions and more.  Read more

The Mid-America Council applies for and coordinates a contingency to Philmont Scout Ranch, each year filling up to 10 Crews of 12 individuals each year. Philmont 2011 is full. Please check back this November for Philmont 2012 applications. Thank you. Learn more about Philmont Training Center. Watch the Philmont Training Center video