Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)

IOLS is the required outdoor training for Scoutmasters / Asst Scoutmasters and Venturing Crew Advisor/Asst. Crew Advisor. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Boy Scout Handbook and focuses on skills that build confidence and competence in leaders conducting outdoor camping experiences.

Dates: September 26-27, 2020 This training has been cancelled.

Location: Alexandria Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, 2729 Garrisonville Rd, Stafford, VA 22556

Saturday, September 26, 2020 - Registration and check-in 8:00-8:30 a.m.

Training all day Saturday with camp overnight.

Sunday, September 27, 2020 - Break camp and check-out 8:30-9:00 a.m.

Cost: The registration fee is $25 and covers camping fees, training materials, insurance, and food. Participants will be formed into patrols on site. Overnight camping is part of the instruction and course. Participants MUST attend the entire course to successfully complete the training.

Participants should bring: Tent, ground cloth, sleeping bag, flashlight, camp chair, water bottle, mess kit, Pen/Pencil w/Paper, and personal gear.

Online Registration and Payment: Register and pay online via credit or debit card at right side of this page.

Online Registration will close on September 20, 2020.

For questions please contact Course Director, Ian Scott, imscott1107@gmail.com, or District Training Chair, Ronan Moran, aquiatraining@gmail.com.

NCAC Cancellation Policy: For events with fees of $25 or less per person, no refunds will be issued and the fees cannot be credited toward another event.

For events with fees over $25.00 per person, a full refund may be issued if the registration is cancelled within 3 days of being made. After 3 days of making the registration but not within 14 of the event the customer is charged 15% of the registration cost being cancelled. Once within 14 days of the event the customer is charged 100% of the registration cost being cancelled. A full refund may be made in the case of illness, military orders, or if the event is cancelled by the Council.

PLEASE BRING YOUR BSA PART A & B MEDICAL FORM.