Capitol Area Council Chisholm Trail District invites you to participate in the Scoutmaster Leader-Specific Training “Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills” (IOLS) on Aug 21-22 of 2026

Working as patrols, IOLS presents adult leaders with the practical knowledge needed to help Scouts to learn outdoor skills. The skills presented will closely follow the Scouts BSA Handbook and rank advancement requirements. Skills from Tenderfoot to First Class are covered in this training.

Along with Scoutmaster Specifics (online), this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Scouts BSA Troops to be considered “trained”. 

This is a required training course for all Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmasters and the Online Training must be completed prior to taking IOLS.

In addition, anyone who may be attending campouts regularly should consider taking this class. The training is designed to help all adult leaders regardless of experience level feel comfortable performing and supervising these skills with youth. 

IOLS Course Info

COST

$25 | Covers campsite, food and materials

Location:

Palm Valley Lutheran Church

2500 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665

Arrival Friday:

Registration starts Friday at 5:15pm at Palm Valley Lutheran Church

in Round Rock Texas with the course starting at 6PM.

Please make sure you eat dinner on the way to the church.

Departure Saturday:

Departure Saturday at approximately 6pm.

WHAT TO BRING

Recommended equipment list:

Scout uniform

Clothing for Weather

Rain Gear

Personal First Aid Kit

Flashlight

Matches and fire starters

Pocket knife

Compass

Two-man tent

Sleeping bag

Sleeping Pad

Ground cloth

Scouts BSA Handbook

Notebook

Pen/pencil

Plate with utensils

Water bottle

Personal Camping Items

Paperwork Needs

BSA camping rules:

All adults staying overnight must have a current Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) card and must be registered with Scouting America in an adult fee-required position.

For all adult participants:

Bring a printed copy of your Scouting America Medical form parts A&B

Bring printed proof of your unexpired SYT.

Bring a copy of your current Scouting America Leader Registration.

See https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/gss01/ for more information.

See https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/ for Medical forms