The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course builds and expands on Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors.

Skills covered are Outdoor Ethics, Backpacking and Hiking, Woods Tools Use and Care, Fire Building, various styles of Cooking, Ropes, Knots, Lashings, Plant and Animal Identification, Finding your Way, Map and Compass, Flag Ceremonies, Interfaith Worship, and Campfire. 

Bring your own backpack, tent, and mess kit. 

Location: Bethel Fam Camp at 123 Saunders Rd., Hampton, VA 23666
Timing: Check-in 8-8:30 AM  Saturday, Closing Ceremony Noon Sunday
Course fee includes all found and course materials.
Contact Mike Murawski at mamurawski@verizon.net for questions.