This 16-hour, overnight course trains interested scouters ages 18 and older to serve as Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructors. Level 1 Instructors are the backbone of Scouting’s outdoor ethics program, providing instruction to individuals and units wishing to adopt cutting-edge outdoor ethics into their unit programs. Level 1 Instructors are specially commissioned to teach the BSA Leave No Trace Basics course and to qualify individuals for the BSA Leave No Trace Basics card.  Each BSA Level 1 Instructors course is led by a recognized Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructors, so your Level 1 Instructors standing is recognized nationally by the BSA’s partner, Leave No Trace.

• Instructed by: Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructors
• Participants receive: Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor card from the BSA, BSA Leave No Trace Basics Course Guide, Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor certificate from Leave No Trace, and other Leave No Trace teaching resources.