District Committee Science Program

Level 100 Classes

DCS 101
Function of the District Committee
This basic course will examine the four functions of the District Committee, duties of each, as well as those of the Key-3.

DCS 102
Function of the District Activities and Civic Service Committee
Objectives of the course are the role of the Activities Committee, the Council and Units in the planning of a District’s event calendar, and making civic service relevant to youth.

DCS 103
Function of the District Advancement and Recognition Committee
The role of the Council and District Committees will be examined. Also, advancement and how it differs at each level of Scouting will be reviewed. Recruiting merit badge counselors and administering Eagle review boards complete this course.

DCS 104
Function of the District Camp Promotion and Outdoor Committee
The course will review the Council program at each level, describe the workings of each program and explain the importance of year round camp promotion by the District.

DCS 105
Function of the District Finance Committee
An understanding of the different finance subcommittees will be reviewed, as will the regulations concerning Unit fund raising. Also included will be an overview of the Council budget and how it relates to Districts. DCS 106 Function of the District Membership Committee Participants will be introduced to the charter concept of the BSA and to the tasks of the District Membership Committee. Learn how to gather information, cultivate relationships with community organizations, organize Units, and help youth to join existing Units. The five sources of membership growth will be introduced as well as the importance of developing a District growth plan.

DCS 107
Function of the District Training Committee
The training management process will be explained. Also covered will be the components of the District training team, the importance of Unit inventory and planning a District training calendar and training events.

Level 300 Classes

DCS 301
Putting together a winning team
Though the Key 3 and District Committee Chairs are vital, what other job responsibilities are needed to make a winning District Committee? How to identify, find and recruit the right people for the right job will be the content of this course.

DCS 302
Planning a District Event Budget
Balancing a budget for activities and training courses will be simplified by following a formula for success.

DCS 304
District Cub Scout Day Camp
The participant will learn the aims of the Cub Scout Day Camp and how to put on a well planned program.

DCS 305
Smart Growth Planning
This advanced membership course will examine the resources needed to develop a District growth plan. Participants will learn how to recognize under-served areas of their District and identify potential chartered organizations in their communities. This information will form the foundation for developing a plan to see that every youth in a District has the opportunity to join in the adventure of Scouting.

DCS 307
Planning District Events
An overview of some of the factors to be considered in the planning, staffing, preparation and execution of District level field events. This course will help the District Staffer organize and prepare for a year’s worth of Cub Scout and Boy Scout events such as Klondike Derbies, Camporees, Webelos Woods and Merit Badge Madness. If you’re new to this, we will help get you started on the right path. If you’re an old hand, perhaps you can share some lessons learned.

DCS 309    (2 Hours)
Seminar for District Advancement Committee Personnel
To inform Scouters of the functions of the Council/District Advancement Committee to prepare them for their respective role in District operations.