Colonial District Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) & BALOO - Classroom
Colonial District Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
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PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE TO
HERITAGE PRESBYTEIRAN CHURCH
8503 FORT HUNT ROAD, ALEXANDRIA 22308
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This spring training course will be a combined IOLS and Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
WHO: Cub Scouters, WEBELOS Leaders, Arrow of Light Leaders, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Crew Advisors, Associate Crew Advisors who need to complete their program-specific training requirements, as well as those other adult volunteers who want to help with the outdoor program activities and basic advancement skills.
WHAT: Instruction designed to hone outdoor skills, following a mix of classroom and experiential formats using the Den and Patrol methods focusing on safety & risk, unit structure, event planning, camping, Scout craft skills, Outdoor Ethics, and outdoor cooking. Partially fulfills the training requirements for Cub Scouters, WEBELOS Leaders, Arrow of Light Leaders, Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Venture Crew Advisor, and Assistant Venture Crew Advisor positions.
WHEN: Classroom Session – Wednesday, June 13
7:00pm - 9:00pm; Heritage Presbyterian Church
8503 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308
Weekend Session – starts at 5:00 pm, Friday, June 15 and runs through 5:00 pm, Saturday, June 16 at Gunston Hall plantation, Lorton VA
Course Prerequisites: To complete the IOLS/BALOO training, there are some prerequisites that are necessary before the classroom session on June 13. Those requirements can be found here online.
Bring to the classroom session: your favorite compass and your wear Field Uniform ("Class-A") if you have one. The Overnight packing list will be provided during the Classroom Session
COURSE FEE: The fee for the course registration is $8.00 to cover the venue rental and program costs. Participants must bring $20.00 in cash (or a blank check) to cover the food cost for the Friday evening cracker barrel, Saturday breakfast, and Saturday Lunch. The actual cost shall be based on the final purchase costs and the number of course participants.
Click the REGISTER button above
Questions may be directed to the Colonial District Training Chair, Dominick Caridi at DSCScouting@aol.com
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