MAC Outdoor Conference
hosted by the Mid-America Council

This weekend will be a one-stop shop for many of the outdoor-based training courses available in the Boy Scouts of America.  All levels of Scouting leaders are welcome to attend.  A luncheon on Saturday  is included in all courses.

When:  Friday, May 6 - Sunday, May 8 (times vary for each course below)

Where:  Camp Cedars

Cost:  varies for each course to cover training materials and any meals

All course sessions include paperwork needed and certificate of completion.  See course descriptions, times, and prices below:  

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Leave No Trace Trainer

Youth and adults learn about the 7 principles of Leave No Trace and how to share them with your unit.  

**Youth MUST be age 14 and up - must be able to participate in class room and outdoor activities without supervision, being able to complete assignments and contribute to discussions in a mature manner.

PLEASE NOTE: Registrations after April 26th will not receive the course materials until sometime after the class.

When:  Friday, May 6, 6 PM - Sunday, May 8, 12 PM

Cost:  $45 per participant 

Includes: Friday Cracker Barrel, Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Breakfast

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness first aid (WFA) is a course for youth and adults planning a remote high adventure ranging from lay responders to medical professionals.  It focuses on prevention, assessment, and treatment for an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available. This is defined as being an hour or more away from advanced care.  This training may be required for those attending a BSA National High Adventure Base.  Certification will be provided through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI).  

**Youth MUST be age 14 and up or 1st Class - must be able to participate in class room and outdoor activities without supervision, being able to complete assignments and contribute to discussions in a mature manner.  Participants must have also completed a CPR and AED certificaiton course prior to participation.

When:  Friday, May 6, 6 PM - Sunday, May 8, 12 PM

Cost:  $100 per participant

Includes: Friday Cracker Barrel, Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Breakfast

Suggested PERSONAL OVERNIGHT CAMPING GEAR

•     OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS - Pocketknife, First-aid kit, Extra clothing, Rain gear, Water bottle filled with potable water, Flashlight, Matches and fire starters, Sun protection, Map and compass, Clothing for the season (warm-weather or cold-weather), Backpack, Rain cover for backpack, sleeping bag, or two or three blankets, Sleeping pad, and Ground cloth
•     EATING KIT -  Spoon, Plate, Bowl, Cup
•     CLEANUP KIT - Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Dental floss, Comb, Washcloth, Towel

Optional PERSONAL EXTRAS - Watch, Camera, Notebook or paper, Pencil or pen, Sunglasses, Small musical instrument, Swimsuit, Gloves

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

**Adult Course
This course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online prerequisite component in addition to an overnight hands-on practical. BSA's Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the discovery of the necessary tools to help units carry our a successful camping experience.
The online prerequisite component can be found in the Cub Scout training section in my.Scouting.org.  You'll find "BALOO Prerequisite Training" in the supplemental training area under Cub Scouting.
Completion of this course is mandatory for a MINIMUM OF ONE adult on a Pack overnighter.

When:  Saturday, May 7, 8 AM - Sunday, May 8, 12 PM

Cost:  $45 per participant 

Includes: Saturday Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Breakfast.

Suggested PERSONAL OVERNIGHT CAMPING GEAR-  Tent, sleeping bag, Sleeping pad or mattress, Sturdy shoes, Change of clothes, Sleeping attire, Mess kit, Soap, washcloth, towel, Sunglasses, Camp chair, Camera, Notebook, pen, pencil, Coat jacket, cap, gloves, and Cub Scout Six Essentials

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)

** Adult Course
Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First-Class rank. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Boy Scout Troops and Varsity Scout Teams, in order to be considered "trained".  A "trained" patch will be provided to all participants who are fully trained after completion of IOLS.  

**Recommended age 14 and up - must be able to participate in class room and outdoor activities without supervision, being able to complete assignments and contribute to discussions in a mature manner.

When:  Saturday, May 7, 8 AM - Sunday, May 8, 12 PM

Cost:  $45 per participant 

Includes: Trained leader patch (with completed YPT & SM/ASM Specific Training), Saturday Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Breakfast

Suggested PERSONAL OVERNIGHT CAMPING GEAR

•     OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS - Pocketknife, First-aid kit, Extra clothing, Rain gear, Water bottle filled with potable water, Flashlight, Matches and fire starters, Sun protection, Map and compass, Clothing for the season (warm-weather or cold-weather), Backpack, Rain cover for backpack, sleeping bag, or two or three blankets, Sleeping pad, and Ground cloth
•     EATING KIT -  Spoon, Plate, Bowl, Cup
•     CLEANUP KIT - Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Dental floss, Comb, Washcloth, Towel

Optional PERSONAL EXTRAS - Watch, Camera, Notebook or paper, Pencil or pen, Sunglasses, Small musical instrument, Swimsuit, Gloves

CPR Certification & First Aid
Be prepared in the event of an emergency or ready to help teach the CPR basic skills required for many advancements.  Certification will be provided through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI).  (Offering 2 seperate sessions)

When:  Saturday, May 7

Morning Session: 9 AM - 12 PM

Afternoon Session: 1  PM - 4 PM

Cost:  $45 per participant 

Includes: Certification, Optional Lunch for $8

Rangemaster Training

Shooting sports are exciting and fun for Scouts of all ages, and our Cub Scout and Webelos day camps and resident camps are just around the corner. Please make sure that your staff is properly trained on how to operate a safe shooting sports program.  (Offering 2 separate sessions, limited to 15 participants per session)

**Must be at least 18 to be able to take course, become certified and run the range

When:  Saturday, May 7

Morning Session: 9 AM - 12 PM

Afternoon Session: 1 PM - 4 PM

Cost:  $10 per participant

Includes: Course Materials, Optional Lunch for $8