Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific and IOLS Training

May 2-3, 2026

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

Northern Star Scouting is hosting another exciting Outdoor Leadership training session May 2-3, 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 or other adults to learn about Scouts BSA and how Troops function in a fun, fast paced & hands-on environment!

Pre-course Work: Current Safeguarding Youth Training/Youth Protection 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 “Spring Training Weekend” complete the following courses 

• “Scoutmaster / Asst. Scoutmaster Positions Specific Training” and
• “Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training”

Spend the weekend camping as members of “Troop 2026”

• Where: Andersen Scout Camp - Swanson Lodge
• When:  Arrive 7AM Saturday morning, May 2nd and Leave at noon Sunday, May 3rd
• 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. You will be camping. Participants must supply their own personal tents and camping items. They will also share any required patrol camping equipment. Every effort will be made to help participants 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 April 20, 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!