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:  October 16-17, 2026

Location: Curtis Memorial Park, 18 Fairway Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22406

Friday, October 16, 2026 - Registration and check-in 5:00p.m. MUST BRING YOUR BSA PART A & B MEDICAL FORM IN ORDER TO CHECK IN and complete Scoutmaster Position Specific Training (in person or online) and Hazardous Weather Training prior to arrival (bring hard copies of both certificates to check-in). 

Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Training will be complete after Webelos-Ree/Camporee OA Campfire and students will return to Troop activities for the remainder of the weekend. NOTE THAT YOU MAY NOT COUNT TOWARDS TWO DEEP LEADERSHIP WITH YOUR TROOP/PACK; YOU ARE ATTENDING A SEPARATE EVENT

Cost: The registration fee is $40 and covers camping fees, training materials, lunch, and cracker barrel.  Overnight camping is part of the instruction and course.  Participants MUST attend the entire course to successfully complete the training.  Students should plan to eat other meals with their attending Troop/Pack, or to be able to prepare meals on their own if not attending with a unit.

Participants should bring: Uniforms (Class B), tent, ground cloth, sleeping bag, flashlight, camp chair (easily carried), water bottle, mess kit, pen/pencil w/paper or notebook, BSA Handbook, personal first aid kit, compass (if you already have one, otherwise we will discuss recommendations), knife, and personal gear.  

Online Registration will close on October 4, 2026. 

Classes and practical exercises will take place outdoors, there will be a ½ mile nature hike with some elevation change and uneven ground.  

For questions please contact Course Director, Ronan Moran, aquiatraining@gmail.com