Aloha Council - Oahu IOLS

Oahu IOLS

Event Details

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training

IOLS – Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is a training course that provides leaders with basic skills and information to run a successful outdoor program. Scouting America requires at least 1 IOLS trained leader to be on every Scout overnight. It is required of all Scoutmasters and Asst Scoutmasters. Other Scouting America Leaders are welcome to take this training.

Leaders will learn the necessary basic skills in helping scouts work towards earning the First Class Rank. The course will cover fire building, using wood tools, hiking, packing for a trip, where to setup a tent, map and compass, knots, lashings, cooking, first aid and other skills.

Each leader, as required by the program, will sleep overnight in their tent and get the full camping experience. This is an outdoor overnight camping event. Participants need to bring their own tent and camping equipment.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Setting up camp
Planning a Menu
Cooking Techniques using wood and other fuels
Safe camp sanitation
Working with wood tools-knives and axes
Planning a campfire program
How not to get lost by using a compass
Reading a map
Working with ropes and knots
Techniques for hiking
Packing what to take and leave home
Nature identification
Leave No Trace Camping

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Registered leaders of Troops and Crews who participate with their unit’s outdoor program:

SCOUTMASTERS & ASSISTANTS are required to complete this course in order to complete the training required for their position.
TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS planning to participate with your troop's camping program; the course is highly recommended or may be required by your troop.
VENTURING ADVISORS & ASSISTANTS using high adventure or camping programs are encouraged to complete this course.

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