Parents

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See the Websites page for links and instructions. Parents should have their own accounts, separate from Scouts, to provide for effective communications and registrations.

Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend the weekly Troop Meetings with their Scouts.

Parents are welcome to the monthly Committee Meeting and/or Old Goats Meeting.

Family Talent Survey - email or bring to a mtg.

We want your ideas, skills, and engagement! We welcome fresh ideas, new perspectives, and thrive in diversity.  

All Scouting programs are volunteer led. Putting on a quality program and fulfilling the mission of the Scouting America requires everyone's help. It's a bit like the adage "it takes a village"! When we share the load, everyone is more efficient and has an enjoyable time, so it's a win-win! 

To meet this goal, each family is obligated to fu

Scouting America has a wealth of training and resources available. You can learn as you go, and we’ll be there every step of the way!  Being a leader is not only a great way to ensure that your child experiences a fantastic program, but is also an opportunity for personal or professional growth. 

Submit an application online the same way you did for your Scout. Use the same login or email, and your account will automatically link to your Scout's account.

Scouting America application - Troop 709 Adult  > select 'I'm applying to volunteer' 

Adult Registration Guide

SYT is required to be completed before an adult application can be approved. This training must be renewed annually to maintain active membership.

Information about Safeguarding Youth Training

Direct link to SYT learning plan

Safeguarding Youth Training info page.

Mandated Reporter - California AB 506 page has steps to complete the process. To be done as soon as possible upon registration.

Leading Scouts is a page of resources.

In-person trainings on the SDIC Events page

Adults learn more about Wood Badge

Scouts learn more about NYLT

Scouts BSA Learning Plans

These courses are designed to help Scouters learn how to effectively carry out their roles. Completing the track will make a Scouter “trained” for the role(s) covered in the course, and eligible to wear the official Trained emblem (green for Scouts BSA). Online and facilitated training is offered. The listing and course codes are found in the linked document below:

Trained Leader Requirements (October 2025)

https://www.scouting.org/training/position-specific-courses/

Login with your My.Scouting / ScoutBook account

• Guide: How-to Access Online Training
• Help video: Understanding How Volunteer Online Training Works

Scouts BSA Learning Plans

Program Safety includes: 

• Hazardous Weather
• Safety Afloat
• Safe Swim Defense
• Climb On Safely
• Drive Safely
• Range Activities Safety

 Other optional courses include:

• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Training
• New Member Coordinator
• STEM in Scouting - STEM Nova
• Succession Planning
• Journey to Excellence

The adult Training Awards and Keys are designed to recognize unit Scouters for tenure, training, and performance in their leadership roles. Working towards these awards makes you a better leader, which in turn benefits our Pack program, it's a win-win!

• We encourage all registered leaders to work towards the Scouter's Training Award.

Awards Central is a repository for information about official awards and recognitions (Youth, Adults, and Units).

Merit Badge Hub includes digital resource guides

Workbooks: http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/list.asp

Guide to Safe Scouting - download the PDF to your mobile device for use when out of service range.

Guide to Advancement - for the official rules

Guide to Awards and Insignia - wearing uniform and regalia properly

Troop Planning - standards and ready-made plans to implement

OnScouting magazine - an online publication for all families and leaders living the Scout Life!

Council's Scouting 360 Newsletter

SDIC Palomar District

San Diego-Imperial Council

Field uniform checklist for Scouts BSA Adult Leader

• Once a month on 2nd Thursday. Location or Zoom link on the district page.
• Scouting volunteers across the District/Zone come together to provide information about local Scouting events, activities, and programs
• Provides program topic guidance and structure suggestions for unit leaders
• A fun environment creates excitement around the coming month of activities and program for unit leaders to carry back for implementation in their units

•  Offered annually by SDIC
• Full day of courses for leaders of all programs at all levels
• A broad array of introductory, supplemental, and advanced courses

• Advanced leadership course for all volunteers who serve within Scouting. Many Scouters consider Wood Badge training to be the peak or "mountaintop" experience of their Scouting career.
• 5 day course over 2 weekends, with an 18-month follow up to apply what you learned.
• Pre-requisites: 
  • Position Trained
  • IOLS certified
• Why Wood Badge?