The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training.

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 Scouts BSA Troops in order to be considered “trained”.

The skills sessions presented in Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills closely follow the Scouts BSA Handbook and are meant to serve as an adult training outline. Please bring a handbook to the course with you.

Youth Protection Training and Weather Hazards Training must be taken prior to this course.

Annual Health & Medical Record must be current.  Please bring a copy with you to the course.

PACKING LIST:
Hammock or Tent 
Folding Chair(s) 
Sleeping Bag
Air Mattress or Camping Mat
Blanket 
Pillow 
Lantern/ Flashlight (extra mantles for lanterns and batteries for flashlights) 
Mess kit and utensils
Tools 
Folding Pocket Knife (must have Totin' Chip to carry) __ Work gloves 
Toothbrush & Toothpaste 
Face soap 
Washcloth/hand towel 
Anti-perspirant/deodorant 
Any necessary medications (Rx, allergy, etc - Please let an adult leader know!) 
Activity shirt (Class B t-shirt) 
Activity hoodie or fleece (Class B) 
Coat or jacket (check the weather) 
Extra pair of pants 
Extra change of underwear 
Extra change of socks __ Hiking boots 
Hat or cap, gloves, scarf (check the weather) 
Hiking Day Pack
Camera I Film

Device charger

Sunscreen 
Bug Spray (non-aerosol) 
Personal first-aid kit 
Rain poncho 
Canteen or water bottle