Cedar Badge is a requirement to attend the next level of training, Buckskin, and is offered in the Spring and Fall each year by the Council Training Team. This extensive eight-day training provides Scouts with an understanding of the 11 leadership skills, experience in Scoutcraft skills which can be shared and offers them opportunities to exchange ideas and experiences. At least First Class rank Have at least one week-long camping experience in Scouting Scoutmaster's approval on their application. Buckskin, conducted once a year in June by the Council Training Team, is a pre-requisite to attend the final level of training, Foxfire. Scouts having advanced troop leadership positions and seeking to serve on a training staff or summer camp staff will greatly benefit from this unique training.
Scouts get tips on how to serve on a staff.
A different approach to the 11 leadership skills. Scouts work at a real forge, shoot black powder rifles. Rappel off a rock face, show off physical skills. Foxfire is eight days of advanced leadership training for older boys who want new challenges in Scouting and is also conducted once a year in June by the Council Training Team. Den Chiefs are Boy Scouts who help Cub Scout Leaders with den and pack meetings.