Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training

IOLS – Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is a training course that provides leaders with basic skills and information to run a successful outdoor program. Scouting America requires at least 1 IOLS trained leader to be on every Scout overnight. It is required of all Scoutmasters and Asst Scoutmasters. Other Scouts BSA Leaders are welcome to take this training.

Leaders will learn the necessary basic skills in helping scouts work towards earning the First Class Rank. The course will cover fire building, using wood tools, hiking, packing for a trip, where to setup a tent, map and compass, knots, lashings, cooking, first aid and other skills.

This class will be at Roosevelt Scout Reservation on Friday Feb 28. Check-in between 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and will end on Sunday Mar 2 at 12 p.m. Each leader, as required by the program, will sleep overnight in their tent and get the full camping experience. This is an outdoor overnight camping event. Participants need to bring their own tent and camping equipment, Patrol Gear Will Be Supplied. If tent is needed please reach out to Paul Beckwith.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Setting up camp
• Planning a Menu
• Cooking Techniques using wood and other fuels
• Safe camp sanitation
• Working with wood tools-knives and axes
• Planning a campfire program
• How not to get lost by using a compass
• Reading a map
• Working with ropes and knots
• Techniques for hiking
• Packing what to take and leave home
• Nature identification
• Leave No Trace Camping

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Registered leaders of Troops and Crews who participate with their unit’s outdoor program:

• SCOUTMASTERS & ASSISTANTS are required to complete this course in order to complete the training required for their position.

• TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS planning to participate with your troop's camping program; the course is highly recommended or may be required by your troop. 

• VENTURING ADVISORS & ASSISTANTS using high adventure or camping programs are encouraged to complete this course.

WHERE and WHEN:

• Friday Night through Sunday Outdoors: Roosevelt Scout Reservation 384 Watsons Mill Rd, Elmer, NJ 08318

Pre-Requisites: S24 Scoutmaster/ Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training.

Cost is $20 Registration     NO WALK INS

TEXT BOOK--The current edition of the Scouts BSA Handbook is required for the course. 

BSA MEDICAL--BSA Medical Forms A & B must be brought to your first day and will be returned on Sunday.

WHAT TO BRING--See the suggested Packing List attachment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION contact Paul Beckwith paulbeckwith3rd@gmail.com, Course Director or email Preston Irving preston.irving@scouting.org 

Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader