IOLS - Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills

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Who: IOLS Training is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters and all registered Scout Leaders are welcome to attend. To be fully trained, participants must also complete the Scouts BSA Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Position Specific Training. This can be done either online (My.Scouting.org – BSA Learn Center) or by attending an in-person course.

When: The IOLS course begins at 6:30PM on Friday evening and ends Saturday by 6PM. If there is enough interest, the Scoutmaster Position Specific Training will be conducted from 5pm-9pm on Saturday. All training sessions will be held in the Arrowhead Campsite.

What: Skill Sessions including one overnight camping:

Campsite Selection • Woods Tools - Knife, Camp Saw, Ax • Fire Site Preparation & Fire Building • Outdoor Cooking • Outdoor Ethics • Knots, Ropes & Lashing • First Aid • BSA Worship Service • Packing & Hiking Techniques • Map & Compass • Plant Identification • Animal Identification • Campfire Program

Equipment: Please bring your own overnight camping gear and your Scouts BSA handbook. Meals will be provided as part of the training experience. IOLS minimum equipment list:

Personal Tent Rain Gear

Sleeping Bag Water Bottle/Canteen

Camp Chair Sweatshirt/Jacket

Durable Shoes/Boots Scout Uniform

Flashlight Personal Toiletry Items

Personal Cook Kit/Utensils/Cup Towel

Note pad & pen ScoutsBSA Handbook

Personal First Aid Scout T-Shirts

Current Medical Health Form, Parts A and B.

Cost: $25.00

Registration: May 21 - Sept 21, 2024