Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)

IOLS is the required outdoor training for Scoutmasters / Asst Scoutmasters.  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.

Saturday 8 a.m., April 30 to Sunday 10 a.m., May 1, 2022

Curtis Park, 18 Fairway Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22406

Saturday, April 30 – Arrive between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Training starts at 8 a.m., camp overnight.

Sunday – Training in the morning, break camp and check-out 10 a.m.

Cost: The registration fee is $40 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. 

Food: Lunch and dinner will be provided Saturday along with a cracker barrel.  Breakfast will be provided Sunday.  Please contact the course director with any dietary restrictions once registered.

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

Course Director: Ben Abbott at Abbott.BSA@gmail.com or 603-769-7359.

NCAC Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds for this event and the fees cannot be credited toward another event, unless canceled due to state or BSA restrictions.

COVID-19:  The course will adhere to all Council and National BSA COVID policies, any restrictions will be provided in the welcome email.

All training will take place at Curtis Park. PLEASE BRING YOUR BSA PART A & B MEDICAL FORM.

Youth Protection Training must be complete and current at time of check-in, please provide proof of such.

Registration information AND payment must be received no later than, 25 April 2022.