There will be a Peak One (Friday evening May 20 7pm-9pm) and Peak Two (Saturday May 21 9am-3pm) at Berea Baptist Church (15421 Pouncey Tract Rd, Rockville, VA 23146).

Peak One.  This is an introduction to Trail Life USA.  It is good for all new troop leaders and prospective troop sponsors.   Peak covers the following:

• Trail Life history
• What makes Trail Life unique and important
• Trail Life distinctives
• The structure of the organization
• Youth Protection Essentials
• The Levels of Support
• The importance of annual planning
• The program and meeting structure

There is no cost to attend Peak One.  Wear your uniform or parts thereof, if you have them, but one is not required.

Peak Two.  Serves as an overview to troop operations. It is good for all new troop leaders and prospective leaders.  Peak Two covers the following:

• The patrol method and how it works
• Ceremonies
• Advancement
• Annual Plan
• Budgeting and fundraising
• Officer’s Conference
• Training youth leaders
• How to plan and run a successful Troop meeting
• Different ideas for service projects
• How to plan for and prepare for overnight camping
• Trail Life Connect

Registration for Peak Two is $10.  It includes a Participant Handbook, lanyard, snacks and a pulled pork barbecue lunch and a Three Peaks Pin for your lanyard.  Again wear any/all of a Trail Life Uniform that you have, but none is required.