Who: Older youth and Adults interested in supporting Council or Unit Climbing programs

What:  Level 1 Climbing instructor training opportunities

When: 

• Level 1 Training will be held February 20-21 2026  Camp Chesebrough
• Class starts promptly at 6:30PM  on February 20th and departure by 5:30PM February 21  
• Registration opens at 5:30 pm on Friday - can arrive earlier to set up camp

Cost:

• Level 1 Training:           $70 ( includes Friday Crackerbarrell, Saturday Breakfast and lunch)

Purpose: 

To train and certify BSA climbing instructors. The BSA requires two certified BSA climbing instructors for units to hold their own climbing events, one who needs to be a Level II instructor (21+).  The second instructor can be a Level I instructor (18+).  A scout 16-17 can be certified as a Climbing Instructor in Training.  Level II training is valid for 3 years.  Level 1 and CIIT are valid for 1 year. Level II training requires previous Level I training or equivalent experience

• Level 1 can support a council or unit climbing event under the direction of a Level 2 instructor.  [Note: a scout 16-17 can take a level 1 course and be certified as Climbing Instructor in Training]
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General Prerequisites:

• Must be registered with Scouting America 
• Adults must have completed Safeguarding Youth training.  
• Must have current Class A&B Medical form

Prerequesites for Level I  course

• There will be required online training to be completed prior to the start of the class.  Details will be sent once registered
• Come dressed for outdoor activities some basic climbing will be required as part of the instruction
• Must attend whole course and complete online prerequesites to be certified

Location:

Chesebrough Scout Reservation 26005 California 9, Los Gatos, CA