Cub Scout Leader Fast Start is offered in two formats:

1. Online - An interactive online version of Cub Scout Leader Fast Start training. This is the easiest and preferred method for a new leader to take 'Fast Start Training'. Take your Cub Scout Leader Fast Start online.
    

2. Cub Scout Leader Fast Start VHS video is a package of position-specific video programs accompanied by a Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Viewer Guide. Each program gives leaders information on planning and conducting their first meeting, and even demonstrates one they can use. Five segments are included in the video:

• "Tiger Cub Den Leader"

• "Cub Scout Den Leader"

• "Webelos Den Leader"

• "Cubmaster"

• "Pack Committee"

Pack-administered self-study is the primary method of delivery for the Fast Start training video. A pack trainer usually supports the new leader during this training period. Check with your packs Cubmaster or Committee Chair on how to get the video.

1. Online - An interactive online version of Boy Scout Leader Fast Start training. This is the easiest and preferred method for a new leader to take 'Fast Start Training'. Take your Boy Scout Leader Fast Start online.
    
2. Boy Scout Leader Fast Start VHS video, includes the following segments:

• "The Troop Meeting" This is the primer on how to run a troop meeting. Produced for new unit leaders and commissioners, the video covers planning, parts of the meeting, the patrol method, and resources.
• "The Outdoor Program" Running a troop meeting is one thing; running a successful outdoor activity is another. This program goes into planning, organization, ideals, and BSA policy for outdoor activities. It also touches on long-term and high-adventure activities.
• "The Troop Organization" This program starts with the charter concept—the chartered organization, the district, and the council, and their relationship to the troop. Each leadership and committee position is described. This is an excellent program for commissioners, troop committees, troop leaders, and chartered organizations.

Contact your Scoutmaster, committee chair, or Unit Commissioner on obtaining a copy of the video to view.

1. Online - An interactive online version of Venturing Fast Start training. This is the easiest and preferred method for a new leader to take 'Fast Start Training'. Take your Venturing Fast Start online.
    
2. The Venturing Fast Start guide illustrates how using the program planning process can get Venturing programs off to a successful start. It provides information about training youth officers and is designed to be produced locally to orient new crew Advisors. Also available is the New Crew Fast Start video, No. AV-03V013, which was produced to support the booklet.

Contact your Crew Advisor or committee chair on how to obtain the training materials.