The Courses
SPRING 2026
NEW SCOUT TROOP LEADER TRAINING
Date
Scoutmaster Specific Training:
Saturday, March 7th, 8:00AM to 4:00PM
&
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS):
Friday, April 17th, 6:00PM to Sunday, April 19th, 12:00PM
Location
Camp Workcoeman
169 Camp Workcoeman Rd., New Hartford, CT 06057
Fee
$75*
Join with other, new Scout Troop leaders on an exciting learning adventure where you get to be the newest Scout in an adults only Troop under the guidance of an experienced staff of over 20 people. Course completion provides you with both the REQUIRED TRAININGS (Scoutmaster Specific and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) you need to take your youth from indoor meetings to outdoor adventures. During the course, you will live the patrol method, the method by which successful Troops are organized. This is the recommended option. Come be part of Takachsin Troop 55!
*Fee does not include the cost of two meals to be cooked as a patrol. The food cost for these meals will be determined by the patrol participants.
Scoutmaster Specific Training
Date
Saturday, March 7th, 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Location
Camp Workcoeman
169 Camp Workcoeman Rd., New Hartford, CT 06057
Fee
$25*
This required course introduces new adult leaders to Troop organization, planning, and meeting execution plus more. This course can be taken alone, but it is recommended to take the NEW SCOUT TROOP LEADER TRAINING to get the most out of the experience.
*Lunch & refreshments included
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Date
Friday, April 17th, 6:00PM to Sunday, April 19th, 12:00PM
Location
Camp Workcoeman
169 Camp Workcoeman Rd., New Hartford, CT 06057
Fee
$50*
This required course builds on the Scoutmaster Specific training introducing new leaders to outdoor skills and helping provide the confidence to take youth on outdoor adventures. This course can be taken alone, but it is recommended to take the NEW SCOUT LEADER TRAINING to get the most out of the experience.
*Fee does not include the cost of two meals to be cooked as a patrol. The food cost for these meals will be determined by the patrol participants.
