Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training (IOLS)
April 21-21, 2023 @ McPherson State Fishing Lake (Maxwell Game Preserve)
2450 Pueblo Rd. Canton, KS 67428
West side of the lake at the camping areas farthest south.  Please sign in when arriving. 

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

Every youth deserves a trained leader!  All adult direct contact leaders in ScoutBSA 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.

Starts promptly at 6:30 pm Friday & concludes at 6:00 pm Saturday.  Participants MUST have completed current YPT prior to course.

$29 Registration FEE (Class size minimum 8; maximum 36)
Online registration closes Friday, April 7 (11:59pm)
Friday Cracker Barrel & Saturday meals provided. ♦ MUST provide Dietary Restrictions on registration.

No refunds, registration may be transferred to another adult leader under the same booked registration.

Liability insurance is provided for all BSA registered adult members.

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.

Any forms required of you can be found on www.quivira.org and under the ATTACHEMENTS area on your registration page.

For Questions, Contact –
Course Director: Kat Bruce kbruce01@gmail.com 620.242.3629
Dist. Training Ch.: Pete Brubaker  brubakes@gmail.com 620.242.7214
PA Staff Advisor: Luke Zimmerman luke.zimmerman 316.207.8116