Accotink Bay District Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)

Note that there will be no separate classroom session; only the overnight session at location listed on registration.

WHO:  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 will use the Patrol methods. It will focus on safety & risk, unit structure, event planning, camping, Scout craft skills, Outdoor Ethics, and outdoor cooking. Partially fulfills the training requirements for Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Venture Crew Advisor, and Assistant Venture Crew Advisor positions.

WHEN: Weekend Session starts at 8:30 am, Saturday and runs through 3:30 pm, Sunday.

COURSE FEE:  $50.00 ($25 to cover course costs  paid during on-line registration, 
                                       $25 to food costs paid in cash at check-in)

Note there are prerequisites for the IOLS course!

All participants must have current Safeguarding Youth Training/YPT certification.

For IOLS Certification you must have current certifications in:
        • Scoutmaster Specific Training (SST),
        • Hazardous Weather,
        • Safety Afloat, and
        • Safe Swim Defense.

These trainings are all available online at my.scouting.org under the "My Training" tab.

Participants must provide documentation of completing the online courses. This can be done by presenting the certificates provided upon course completion OR providing other documentation that you have already completed the courses and hold current certifications.

OTHER REQUIRED PAPERWORK:
All participants must complete the Scouting America Health and Medical Record parts A&B (no physician’s signature is required). This Medical form should be brought to the campout; do not email. NO PAPERWORK = NO TRAINING

Questions may be directed to the Accotink Bay District Training Chair, Al Barber.

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