Outdoor skills are critical to the success of the Scouting program. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills will provide leaders with the basic outdoor skills information needed to start a program right and help their Scouts reach First Class rank. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in the Scouts BSA Handbook.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.

You will need to bring your own personal and sleeping gear. Prepare for any type of weather as you will be outdoors much of the time. A gear list is provided below:

Small Mess Kit
Insulated cup and plate or bowl
Utensils (fork, knife, spoon)
Sleeping Bag and ground pad
Warm sleeping clothes including hat
Tent with ground cloth
Scout Uniform
Shoes or hiking boots
Pocket knife
Compass
Flashlight with extra batteries
Toiletry Kit
Cub Scout Handbook
Folding camp chair
Appropriate clothing for the weather
Extra-long sleeve shirt
Shirts, underwear, pants, and socks
Jacket for the temperature
Sweater, sweatshirt
Rain gear
Long underwear as needed
Warm gloves
Bring a trail meal for Saturday's hike