TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Safeguarding Youth:

Are you considered an Adult in the Order of the Arrow? 

Are you a youth in the Order of the Arrow, age 18-20, 

also known as a Young Adult, or are you 21 years of age or older?

 If you answered yes to either of these questions,

It is extremely important we keep up to date with our youth protection training 

so we can continue our cheerful service to all of Scouting!

Lodge Leadership Development (LLD):

Lodge Leadership Development (LLD for short) is the primary training program for local Lodges, providing Lodge leadership with the skills needed to plan and run a successful Lodge program. The LLD program is designed to equip Lodges with the tools to stimulate creative ideas and develop lasting solutions that will enable and enhance growth. 

Section Leadership Summit (SLS):

The Section Leadership Seminar (SLS) is available and encouraged for all Arrowmen, both youth and adult, to attend. The SLS serves as an opportunity to deepen Scouts' understanding of Scouting’s national honor society and build the connection across other lodges within the section. Whether honing skills to serve as chapter and lodge leaders or learning a new skill, this training will allow Scouts to feel equipped when fulfilling meaningful roles. Youth Arrowmen gain confidence, leadership skills, and mentorship while program-eligible and adult participants receive insight into some of the best ways to support the youth within the program.

National Leadership Seminar (NLS):

The National Leadership Seminar (NLS) is a weekend conference focusing on the skills and characteristics of leadership. It is intended primarily to enhance the leadership skills of the Order of the Arrow’s key youth and adult members, as they seek to improve their service to Scouting America and the greater community. The weekend format is designed to complement the longer, more detailed Wood Badge and Junior Leadership Training programs. NLS prepares Arrowmen to become better leaders both within and outside of the Scouting program. 

Developing Youth Leadership Conference (DYLC):

The Developing Youth Leadership Conference (DYLC) will deepen an adviser’s capacity to develop youth leadership within the Lodge and chapter. Conference topics will include fostering a growth mindset, promoting resilience, providing constructive feedback that leads to changes in youth behavior and creating a life-long coaching/mentoring relationship. Conference participants will gain insights necessary to successfully coach youth applying the leadership skills they gained during the National Leadership Seminar. 

The Developing Youth Leadership Conference will move us beyond Lodge mechanics and operations to establishing a Lodge and chapter culture that grows youth who are capable of establishing goals, building teams, and guiding the Lodge’s work to achieve Journey to Excellence. Prior participation in the National Leadership Seminar is encouraged, but not required.