Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific and IOLS Training

December 12-13, 2026

Scoutmaster/ Assistant Scoutmaster Specific and IOLS Training - IN JUST ONE WEEKEND!!!

Northern Star Scouting is hosting another exciting Outdoor Leadership training session December 12-13, 2026. Our courses always fill up quickly, so please sign up early and don't miss this excellent training opportunity. In addition to fulfilling the training requirements for Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters, this course is a fantastic introduction for parents and other adults to learn about Scouts BSA skills and how Troops function in a fun, fast paced & hands-on environment!

Pre-course Work: Current Safeguarding Youth Training is required to attend IOLS and each participant must bring their current Annual Health and Medical Record, Parts A/B1/B2 to training. To be fully Scoutmaster position-trained, participants must maintain current Hazardous Weather Training (course SCO-800), available online at my.scouting.org. Participants will be provided supplemental training material to review prior to the course.

Participants in our “Winter IOLS 2026” complete the following courses: 

• Scoutmaster Position Specific Training
• Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training

Spend the weekend camping as members of “Troop 2026”

• Where: Phillippo Scout Camp in Cannon Falls, MN - Gwin Center
• When:  Arrive 7AM Saturday morning, Dec 12th and Leave at noon Sunday, Dec 13th
• What:   All participants will review the outdoor skills required to earn First Class rank (Camping, Cooking, First Aid, and more!) while also learning leadership and practicing teamwork within their assigned patrols.

Supplies: Participants will be required to stay overnight as part of the training. Winter course participants camp in cabins using the patrol method. You will plan and share required patrol cooking equipment. Every effort will be made to help patrol members connect with each other prior to the event. Food is provided for the weekend.  (Please let us know if any dietary, medical or religious accommodations.) This is a UNIFORM event. All participants are strongly encouraged to wear the full Scout BSA uniform for the weekend. (Please contact the staff if this is a concern and we can assist.)

Cost: $45 per participant registered before November 20th, after $55 per participant. The cost covers; materials, facility fees, and meals for the weekend.

Contact:  Gwen McGlaun at gwenmcglaun@gmail.com with any questions about this fantastic course!