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

What:  Level 1, Level 2 A&B, and Level 2 C Climbing instructor training opportunities

When: 

• Level 1 Training will be held February 22nd from 7:30-5:00PM at Camp Chesebrough
• Level 2A&B training will be held May 30th 6:00PM through June 2nd 5:00PM at Camp Chesebrough
• Level 2C training TBD  ( Holding class depends on having enough Level 2B instructors interested in the class)

Cost:

• Level 1 Training:           $50 ( includes lunch)
• Level 2A&B Training:    $150  ( includes overnight camping Friday and Saturday, meals starting with Friday Crackerbarrell through Sunday Lunch)
• Level 2C Training:         TBD

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]
• Level 2 Grade A can lead a climbing event at any approved fixed climbing walls.
• Level 2 Grade B can lead a climbing event at any approved natural rock route using anchored bolts and/or trees and/or Boulders/Rock.
• Level 2 Grade C can lead a climbing event where protective gear is used to create anchors.

General Prerequisites:

• Must be registered with Scouting America 
• Adults must have completed Youth Protection 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

Prerequesites for Level 2 A&B  course

• Must have completed at least Level 1 instructor training or equivalent experience
• 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

Prerequesites for Level 2C  course

• Must have completed Level 2 A&B  instructor training
• 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