COPE & Climbing
Climbing & COPE
Train to support climbing, rappelling and COPE experiences across council programs.
- Climbing & rappelling
- High & low COPE
- Level 1 & Level 2
Outdoor Program Training
Build the Skills to Make Adventure Possible.
Program area training prepares volunteers to safely support climbing, aquatics, range and target sports, outdoor ethics, first aid and other hands-on Scouting experiences.
Find Your Area
Program Area Training
Build specialized skills, find upcoming training and connect directly with the volunteers supporting each program area.
Range & Target Sports
Range & Target Sports
Prepare to help deliver safe, age-appropriate range and target sports programs.
- Archery & BB guns
- Rifle & shotgun
- Wrist rockets & more
Aquatics
Aquatics Training
Build skills for safe swimming, boating and other aquatics activities.
- Paddle Craft Safety
- Swimming Water Rescue
- BSA Lifeguard
Outdoor Ethics
Leave No Trace
Help Scouts enjoy the outdoors responsibly and build conservation into their program.
- Leave No Trace
- Trainer courses
- Awareness workshops
Emergency Preparedness
First Aid Training
Build practical emergency-response skills for unit and outdoor environments.
- Wilderness First Aid
- First Aid
- CPR & AED
Take the Next Step
More Ways to Get Trained
Some skills can be completed online. Others require advanced, hands-on training before volunteers can help lead programs at district, council or camp events.
Advanced Program Leadership
National Camping School
Want to take a larger role in a council camp or program area? National Camping School prepares qualified adults for specialized camp leadership positions in areas such as aquatics, climbing, COPE, range activities and camp administration.
- Be registered with Scouting America
- Have current Safeguarding Youth training
- Receive approval from your council
- Complete any prerequisites required for your section
Complete Online
Safety Training in My.Scouting
Activity-specific training such as Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat can be completed through the Scouting America Learning Center in My.Scouting.
- Log in to My.Scouting.
- Open the Learning Center.
- Select the Course Catalog.
- Search for the training you need.
Get Trained
Upcoming Program Area Training
Find upcoming climbing, aquatics, first aid, range and target sports, outdoor ethics and other specialized training opportunities offered across Greater Tampa Bay Area Council.
Don't see the course you need? Contact the appropriate program area chair above. Additional courses may be scheduled based on volunteer and program needs.