Purpose of this Course

From a Cub Scout’s first hike in a local park to the thrill of our High Adventure bases, from our backyard to the backcountry, our outdoor ethics guide us to be responsible outdoor citizens — protecting our natural world for generations to come and being considerate of other visitors. 

The Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scout programs all include outdoor stewardship, care for the environment, and Leave No Trace.

This Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course is designed to enrich your understanding of Leave No Trace principles and practices, expand your repertoire of low-impact skills, and increase your effectiveness in teaching these important skills to others.
 

Course Description

• BSA members 18 & older are invited to take the Leave No Trace Level 1 course
• This is an overnight program running from early Saturday through Sunday.
• Participants learn Leave No Trace awareness, principles, skills and ethics through a combination of presentation, discussion, and hands-on activities. They learn and practice techniques for teaching these concepts.
• Each participant will prepare and present a short (10-15 minute) lesson. Topic assignments will be given to participants before the course.
• Preregistration is required and class size is limited, so register soon.
• The class will be held at Fire Mountain Scout Camp. A suggested equipment list, driving directions, etc. will be provided to participants before the course.
• We must have at least 4 registrants to hold this course. 
• We may open spots for a Leave No Trace Skills Course participants (for ages 14+) if this class doesn’t fill by late November.

Scouting has embraced the Leave No Trace program as the core of our outdoor ethics.  Every Troop, Crew and Pack should have at least one Leave No Trace Trainer.  Within Scouting, this course is recommended for:

• Troop Outdoor Ethics Guides and their adult mentors
• Other Troop and Crew leaders – youth & adults
• Cub Scout Pack adult leaders
• High Adventure crew leaders
• Summer camp and High Adventure Base staff, Camp Commissioners
• District training teams and other outdoor skills instructors
• “High end” course instructors (Wood Badge, National Youth Leadership Training, etc.)

Leave No Trace Instructor graduates completing the course will be recognized by Leave No Trace and the BSA and should be prepared to:

• Understand, demonstrate, and teach minimum impact techniques to friends, family, scouting groups, and other community groups.
• Teach general Leave No Trace awareness workshops or other activities.
• Teach the BSA Leave No Trace 101 Awareness class, help others earn the Outdoor Ethics Awards, teach and check outdoor ethics advancement requirements, and lead related activities at scouting events.
• Lead discussions on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic.
• Serve as an outdoor ethics resource in their community and scouting district.
• Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructors can lead or assist with future Leave No Trace Skills Courses (ages 14+)
• Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructors can assist with future Leave No Trace Instructor Courses Course (ages 18+)

Leave No Trace Skills Course participants:

• Learn Leave No Trace skills, ethics, and have several opportunities to practice these low-impact techniques during the course
• Leave No Trace Skills Course graduates are prepared to discuss the Leave No Trace principles with others and to practice low-impact skills and techniques on future endeavors
• Understand, demonstrate, and teach minimum impact techniques to other Scouts in Scouting.
• Help teach the BSA Leave No Trace 101 Awareness class, help others earn the Outdoor Ethics Awards, teach and check outdoor ethics advancement requirements, and lead related activities at scouting events.
• Lead discussions on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic.
• Serve as an outdoor ethics resource in their scouting unit.

All participants must be current registered members of the BSA.  All adult participants must be current in their BSA Youth Protection Training.

This is an adult-level course.  Youth participants must have the maturity to discuss and teach sensitive topics, such as feminine hygiene and proper disposal of various forms of human waste, to other youth and adults.

Note: Additional course details will be emailed to participants prior to the course.

Cost 

This course will cost $100.00 per participant (meals and overnight camping included).

Optional Friday Camping

Overnight camping on Friday is possible for those traveling from out of town.  Please contact the us for more information.  Friday campers will need to provide their own meals.

Course Director

Jack Chicken

jack.chicken@protonmail.com