Kodiak (Boy Scouts of America)
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Kodiak, and its followup Kodiak X, are the second and third level leadership development courses for Venturers in the Boy Scouts of America
's Venturing
program for older youth (14-21).
As with Venturing Leadership Skills Course
(VLSC), all Venturers in a crew are encouraged to participate in this courses, not just the crew officers. VLSC, while recommended, is not a requirement for attending Kodiak. Kodiak, along with Kodiak X, are the second and third courses in the overall Venturing youth leadership development program called Nature of Leadership. In fact, when it was first being developed, Kodiak was being offered as Nature of Leadership Treks.
This training is an one of several programs available within the youth leadership training program
. Participants must complete unit-level training, National Youth Leadership Training
or a special bridge course that has not yet been defined. This training is an element of the overall leadership training
program.
trek-oriented course. It may be conducted by a crew or by a local council. Because it is offered in a trek-format, Kodiak can be incorporated into a long-term high adventure trip by a crew. It is not intended to be offered as a camp-based retreat format.
Kodiak covers five basic leadership concepts:
Completion of the course is recognized by the presentation of the Kodiak medal, which is worn on the left pocket. As Kodiak is a youth course, adults should not wear the medal unless they are promoting a Kodiak course they are involved with.
Kodiak X adds the following leadership concepts:
Completion of the course is recognized by the presentation of the Kodiak X medal, which is worn on the left pocket. As Kodiak X is a youth course, adults should not wear the medal unless they are promoting a Kodiak X course they are involved with.
and at the Florida Sea Base Conference Center
, and in a weekend format at the regional level. While attendance at this CDC is not required to offer a Kodiak or Kodiak X course, it is encouraged. Attendance at this CDC may be required in the future to offer a Kodiak /Kodiak X course, however.
Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...
's Venturing
Venturing (Boy Scouts of America)
Venturing is part of the program of the Boy Scouts of America for young adults, men and women, from the age of 14 years old or 13 years old and completed eighth grade through 21....
program for older youth (14-21).
As with Venturing Leadership Skills Course
Venturing Leadership Skills Course
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews is the first level leadership development course for Venturers in the Boy Scouts of America's Venturing program for older youth . It replaced the Venturing Leadership Skills Course...
(VLSC), all Venturers in a crew are encouraged to participate in this courses, not just the crew officers. VLSC, while recommended, is not a requirement for attending Kodiak. Kodiak, along with Kodiak X, are the second and third courses in the overall Venturing youth leadership development program called Nature of Leadership. In fact, when it was first being developed, Kodiak was being offered as Nature of Leadership Treks.
This training is an one of several programs available within the youth leadership training program
Leadership training (Boy Scouts of America)
Leadership training in the Boy Scouts of America includes training on how to administer the Scouting program, outdoor skills training for adults and youth, and leadership development courses for adults and youth. Some of these courses like Youth Protection Training are mandatory...
. Participants must complete unit-level training, National Youth Leadership Training
National Youth Leadership Training
National Youth Leadership Training is the current incarnation of youth leadership development training offered by the Boy Scouts of America . The program is conducted at the council level over a week or over two weekends. It is intended to provide standardized, in-depth training covering a number...
or a special bridge course that has not yet been defined. This training is an element of the overall leadership training
Leadership training (Boy Scouts of America)
Leadership training in the Boy Scouts of America includes training on how to administer the Scouting program, outdoor skills training for adults and youth, and leadership development courses for adults and youth. Some of these courses like Youth Protection Training are mandatory...
program.
Kodiak
Kodiak is presented in a six-day (or 2 weekend) high adventureHigh adventure
High adventure is a type of outdoor experience. It typically is meant to include activities like backpacking, hiking, kayaking or canoeing. It may also include mountaineering, rock climbing, mountain biking, orienteering, hang gliding, paragliding and hot air ballooning.-High adventure in...
trek-oriented course. It may be conducted by a crew or by a local council. Because it is offered in a trek-format, Kodiak can be incorporated into a long-term high adventure trip by a crew. It is not intended to be offered as a camp-based retreat format.
Kodiak covers five basic leadership concepts:
- Effective Teams
- Values/Vision
- Communications
- Decision Making
- Planning
Completion of the course is recognized by the presentation of the Kodiak medal, which is worn on the left pocket. As Kodiak is a youth course, adults should not wear the medal unless they are promoting a Kodiak course they are involved with.
Kodiak X
Kodiak X is a weekend course put on by local councils, which uses leadership challenges to reinforce the skills learned in Kodiak, and introduces two new leadership commissions. It is intended to be offered at a camp, in a retreat/activity format. To participate in a Kodiak X course, the participant needs to have already completed a Kodiak course.Kodiak X adds the following leadership concepts:
- Evaluating Performance
- Mentoring
Completion of the course is recognized by the presentation of the Kodiak X medal, which is worn on the left pocket. As Kodiak X is a youth course, adults should not wear the medal unless they are promoting a Kodiak X course they are involved with.
Kodiak/Kodiak X Course Director Course
BSA National offers a Course Director Course for those adults wishing to put on Kodiak/Kodiak X courses for their crews or in their local councils. Currently, this course is offered in a week-long format at Philmont Training CenterPhilmont Scout Ranch
Philmont Scout Ranch is a large, rugged, mountainous ranch located near the town of Cimarron, New Mexico, covering approximately of wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the Rocky Mountains of northern New Mexico...
and at the Florida Sea Base Conference Center
Florida National High Adventure Sea Base
The Florida National High Adventure Sea Base is a high adventure program base run by the Boy Scouts of America in the Florida Keys. Its counterparts are the Philmont Scout Ranch in northern New Mexico, the Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases in Ely, Minnesota, and The Summit Bechtel Family...
, and in a weekend format at the regional level. While attendance at this CDC is not required to offer a Kodiak or Kodiak X course, it is encouraged. Attendance at this CDC may be required in the future to offer a Kodiak /Kodiak X course, however.