Introduction to Outdoor

Leader Skills Training (IOLS)

September 18th – 19th, 2026 at Lake Afton

IOLS is an outdoor, hands-on course designed to expose adult Scouts BSA, Varsity, and Venturing leaders to First Class scout skills using the EDGE Method and presented in a Troop/Patrol setting.  Presentations include Leave No Trace, Interfaith worship, knots & lashings, wood tools, fire building, cooking, backpacking, plant & animal identification, and more. 

Every youth deserves a trained leader!  All adult direct contact leaders in Scouts BSA, Varsity and Venturing with outdoor programs must have IOLS to be considered “trained” and wear the “Trained” patch.  This training is required for Scoutmasters, Advisors and their assistants to be re-chartered.

All BSA registered adults may attend.  Participants MUST have completed current “Safe Guarding Youth Training” prior to course.

September 18th & 19th; IOLS starts promptly at 6:30 pm Friday and concludes at 5 pm Saturday.

Early Bird Fee is $25 through Friday, August 21st.   $10 price increase starting August 22nd!
Online registration closes Friday, September 4th (11:59pm)
Friday Cracker Barrel & Saturday meals provided. Dinner not provided Friday night--eat on your own before arrival. ♦ MUST provide Dietary Restrictions on registration.

(Class size Minimum 8; maximum 36)

 No refunds, registration may be transferred to another adult leader.

Liability insurance is provided for all BSA registered adult members.

YOU WILL NEED TO BRING - Your registration receipt; a copy of your current Personal Health and Medical form (Parts A & B); Scouts BSA Handbook and pen or pencil. IOLS will be entirely outdoors, bring what you need to camp overnight, see a gear list under attachments, to include mess kit, cup, rain gear, a compass and work gloves. We strongly suggest you also bring a Scoutmaster Handbook, comfortable camp chair, bug repellent, sun hat and sunscreen. Friday night camping is required.

CHECK OUT THE GEAR CHECK LIST UNDER ATTACHMENTS TO THE RIGHT ON THIS REGISTRATION PAGE!!  > > > > >

Contact for more information:
Course Director: Garrett Metcalf | gmetcalf94@hotmail.com | 316-990-8553
Senior Patrol Leader: Jenn Toepfer | jenntoepfer@gmail.com | 402-979-2948
Council Staff Advisor: Alex Schmitt | alex.schmitt@scouting.org | 316.491.2225
Black Pug Assistance: D'Kolle Mowery | D'Kolle.Mowery@scouting.org | 316.264.3386 Ext 6