This online Fast Start training is a quick orientation to help you get ready for your first Boy Scout meeting. The training is divided into five sections:

• The Troop Meeting
• The Troop Committee
• The Outdoor Program
• Basic Concepts of Scouting
• The Scout Uniform

You may review these sections all at once, or one at a time (in any order). There is no time limit, nor do you need to review all sections from the same computer.

Most of the content is text-based, so you do not need to download any software (other than your Web browser) to take the training. However, there are a number of multimedia enhancements that are included to further explain or illustrate certain concepts, so the training experience will be more extensive and enjoyable if you have the following browser plug-ins:

• QuickTime (download from www.apple.com)
• Flash player (download from www.macromedia.com)

If you would prefer to take Fast Start training on videocassette, please contact the local council service center regarding the availability of the tapes. Click here to download the viewer guide for the video.