Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course

Sponsored by: BSA Grand Canyon Council

March 16 - 17, 2024 (Saturday – Sunday)

Location: Heard Scout Pueblo, 1901 E Dobbins Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042

This course is open to all registered Scouts and Scouters. Must be 14 years or older. Registered participant’s families are also welcome to camp and enjoy the facilities and surrounding area. Children require a supervising adult not attending the course. All adult participants must have current Youth Protection Training (YPT).

Upon successful completion of the Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course, each participant will become a qualified Leave No Trace Trainer. Those who complete the course are equipped to:

● Understand, demonstrate, and teach minimum impact techniques;

● Lead outdoor ethics discussions and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic; and,

● Conduct Leave No Trace Awareness Workshops and may assist at Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Courses.

Schedule: Check-in will begin at 2:00 PM on Saturday, course will start at 3:00 PM SHARP, running until 4:00 PM Sunday. Participants MUST camp overnight on Saturday and attend all sessions to complete the training.

Course Description: This is a “Front Country” course, not a wilderness course. A hike may be part of the course. Participants will receive hands-on training in Leave No Trace skills, ethics, and the seven principles in classroom and outdoor environments. Other related topics may be discussed. You will present a 10-15 minute Leave No Trace presentation/demonstration, to be coordinated before attendance and presented on Sunday. Leave No Trace Instructor 2 for this course is BSA Grand Canyon Council’s Mr. Graham Twaddell.

What to Bring: 1. Copy of current BSA medical form Parts A & B only (returned upon completion of course), paper & pen. 2. Water bottle and/or hydration pack, camp chair, sunscreen, hat, closed-toe shoes/boots, & flashlight.

3. Clothing appropriate for weather conditions

4. Your personal needs, such as medication

5. If you have any food allergies or needs, please communicate.

6. Personal camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, cot, hammock, etc.) as needed.

What will be provided: Training materials for the course; meals: Saturday cracker-barrel and Sunday (breakfast & lunch); snacks; tea, coffee, hot chocolate. Eat dinner before arriving for the course on Saturday, or bring dinner with you. Opportunity to purchase Leave No Trace Trainer materials and/or activity items may be available at the end of the course.

Recognition: Upon completion of the course, trainers will receive the Leave No Trace Trainer patch and pin from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, along with a course certificate and wallet card. Scout youth may wear the “Outdoor Ethics Guide” leadership patch, provided by your troop. Scout adults and Venturing members may wear the “Leave No Trace Trainer” strip. These may be available to purchase at the training session.

Registration: Spots are limited, register early! Registration Deadline: March 1, 2024. Course agenda, welcome letter, and instructions for 10-15 minute presentation will be emailed prior to the training.

Questions: Course contact is Graham Twaddell, Grand Canyon Council Outdoor Ethics Advocate: gtwaddellaz@gmail.com, 480-241-3232.

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