Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022

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
• Scouts BSA 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/mittens

NOTE:
These requirements will apply to all youth and volunteers and event staff participating in event. (See “Scout on Safely” MCC Webpage for details https://michiganscouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RequiredForms-6-25-2020.pdf)

Required Forms can be found here: https://michiganscouting.org/miscoutingforward/
Youth Member Release & Waiver of Liability (UPDATED)
Adult Member Release & Waiver of Liability (UPDATED)
Annual Health & Medical Record Form (Part A & B)
Supplemental Medical Permission Form NOTE This is mandatory for any member in a vulnerable class or over 60 years of age and is required to be signed by a health care provider.