Introduction to Outdoor Skills (IOLS)

October 25-26, 2025

CAMP IVAN CHEW (a private campground)

3099 East County Road 400 South

New Castle, IN  47362

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Course Description:

IOLS is required training for Scoutmasters and  Assistant Scoutmasters.  It is recommended for Crew Advisers, and Associate Crew Advisors as well as Troop and Crew Committee Members, Charter Organization Representatives. 

-Cub Scout leaders interested in moving forward to Scouts BSA with their scouts are welcome, but this course DOES NOT allow you to camp with your Cub Scouts.

-It is also recommended for those wishing to take Wood Badge training.

This course will satisfy the requirement for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be certified as “Trained” in Outdoor Leader Skills.  Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters also need Scoutmaster Specific Training and be current with Safeguarding Youth Training and Hazardous Weather Training. 

This course is designed as an introductory course. 

IOLS is an introductory course and does not teach survival skills.  It is designed for Leaders to take Troops on basic camping trips.

High Adventure and Back Country trips require additional training.

Participants are required to stay overnight as a part of this course.

Please advise of any food allergies or camping needs/restrictions.

ALL ATTENDING MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED

ALL ATTENDESS MUST BRING COMPLETED PARTS A&B OF BSA MEDICAL FORM

Staff fees will be $5 a meal, and will be collected at the training.