L.E.A.D.
Leader Education And Discovery - Saturday, January 23, 2027
The ultimate one-day training conference for Scout Leaders, Parents, Volunteers, and Older Youth.
♦ The day is divided into six sessions. Some classes are a single session, while others may span multiple sessions. Check the class schedule for course information and length.
♦ With extended Midway hours and a walk-up Help Desk, attendees may wish to keep one or more sessions ‘open’ to take advantage of these features.
♦ Check out the Course Schedule Matrix. We offer courses geared specifically to Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Committee Members, Scoutmasters, ASMs, Youth Members, and more!
Leader Education and Discovery (L.E.A.D.) is the ultimate one-day training conference for Scout Leaders, Parents, Volunteers, and Older Youth. It combines University of Scouting and Pow Wow into one epic training event. Join us for an action-packed day of learning, fun, and connecting with fellow Scouters!
L.E.A.D. offers over 120 classes across seven colleges. Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Young Adult Programs, Outdoor Education, Continuing Education, Technology, and, new this year, Special Needs and Disabilities.
Adults
L.E.A.D. is the premier training event offered by the Golden Gate Area Council and is intended for Adult Leaders. L.E.A.D. is for Scouters who would like to learn new skills, how to work with youth more effectively, and increase the FUN in Scouting.
Youth
Youth may attend BUT must be at least 13 years old on the day of the event. They may only register for the following classes: BSA2006: Den Chief Training, OUT4031 Outdoor Ethics Orientation Workshop and certain volunteer positions in coordination with L.E.A.D. staff or Order of the Arrow. Youth may also participate as instructors or volunteers.
If not attending one of these CORE courses or programs, youth may not attend. LEAD is intended for adult leaders and there are no provisions for unsupervised or unescorted youth. All Youth attending LEAD must designate a parent/guardian who will be on-site during the time youth are in attendance. Youth attending the above CORE courses or programs may register for additional courses ONLY if they are designated as appropriate for youth (college matrixes will also indicate such courses in light blue).
The L.E.A.D. Degree Program provides an informal program of advancement in an atmosphere of fellowship and fun. The program is open to all registered Scouts and Scouters ages 14 and older, who have completed the basic training for their position. The intent is for you to be able to track the progress of your supplemental training and to reward yourselves for your accomplishments. The incentive is not only for you to carry on with your training, but to inspire you to return each year and share the wealth of your experience with all of us, as you continue your own Scouting Trail. You need not complete a degree to participate fully in the L.E.A.D., but if you are interested, here are some important guidelines.
Degree Program Information & Application Form
If you would like a rocker patch for the degree(s) you earned, they will be available for purchase for $1 per patch, cash only.