Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills – 2025 (Aka Acorn Training)

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training (S11) is being offered to all Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Committee Members, Arrow of Light Den Leaders, Commissioners and all registered Scouters. This training will help you provide the best possible quality program for your youth! You must be 18 years or older and registered with BSA to participate. This is a 3 day course.  Day 1 is in the classroom.  Day 2 & 3 are held outdoors with 1 night of camping (you will need to provide your own tent and sleeping bag).  Mandatory attendance for all 3 days to complete course.  Class A shirts will be required for certain parts of the course. Med forms A & B are required for the course. 

Introduction to the Outdoor Leader Skills –  (Day 1 of 3)

DATE:    August 2, 2025

TIME:    2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

LOCATION: United Methodist Church

                    1600 Bancroft Ave,

                     San Leandro, CA 94577

Introduction to the Outdoor Leader Skills – Day 2 & 3 of 3 days

DATE:   August 16 & 17, 2025

TIME:    7:00 am Saturday to 1:00 pm Sunday

LOCATION: CAMP TAMARANCHO - GHILLOTTI FAMILY CAMPSITE, Iron Springs Fire Rd, Fairfax, CA 94930

CAMP MAP: Camp Tamarancho Property Map

CAMP DIRECTIONS: https://www.boyscouts-marin.org/camping-facilities/camp-tamarancho/4057

COST:    $45.00 for Early Bird discount (Covers all 3 days) $50 for standard registration

All 3 days must be completed in person to receive credit for the course.

For more information please contact:

Tina Mitchell      tresranchosacorn@gmail.com

Scoutmaster/ASM Leader Specific Training is being offered separately on 8/2/25. Registration can be found here: https://scoutingevent.com/023-100616#