2026 Mattaponi District IOLS Training

The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors. 

Specifically, this hands-on program gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a Scout-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. In addition, the teaching methods, activities, and games model the variety of teaching used in effective and engaging Scouting programs.

Completion of IOLS and Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training (in-person or online) will earn the Trained patch for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.

Date:         18 April 2026 at 7:30 am – 19 April 2026 at 12:00 am

Location:  Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Area Chapter of the Izaak Walton League- 12400 Herndon Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553

Training includes:  Cracker Barrel, Lunch/Dinner on Saturday, Breakfast on Sunday, and Training Materials. 

Map- https://goo.gl/maps/4vJRvZ1AJbX4WqMeA

Izaak Walton Chapter Website- https://iwlafred-rapp.org/