Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)

Pricing: $5 In Council, $40 Out of Council

You only need to attend one session (one weekend) to complete IOLS training.

What is IOLS?

IOLS stands for Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills. This hands-on Scouts BSA Troop leader program gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a Scout-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the outdoors. This training is required for all Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters to be considered as fully position-trained. Other registered adults are also encouraged to attend.

PARTICIPANT FORMS:

Each participant must complete an Annual Health and Medical Record (Parts A & B) and turn it into the health officer upon arrival. ALL participants must have completed the online Safeguarding Youth Training,  Hazardous Weather Training, and position-specific training available at my.scouting.org.

ACCOMODATIONS:

You will be sleeping outside in tents, with most of the course taking place outdoors. If you have a special need or mobility issue, please bring it to our attention when you register or with the Course Contact.

MEALS: 

Friday to Saturday Sessions: Participants will be provided Cracker Barrel on Friday, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday. Please eat dinner prior to arriving at camp Friday evening.

Saturday to Sunday Sessions: Participants will be provided Lunch, Dinner, and Cracker Barrel on Saturday and Breakfast on Sunday. Please eat breakfast prior to arriving at camp Saturday morning.

Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be provided.

If you have any food allergies, please contact the Course Contact at least 10 days prior to the event.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!

This is required so we can have proper amount of materials and food prepared for the event.

CHECK-IN:

Friday to Saturday Sessions: Participants may arrive as early as 5 pm Friday. Check in will begin between 6:00 - 6:15 PM. Training starts at 6:30 pm Sharp! Training will be finished by 5:00 pm Saturday.

Saturday to Sunday Sessions: Check-in will begin between 7:30 - 7:45 AM. Training starts at 8:00 AM Sharp! Training will be finished by 11:00 AM Sunday.

Registration closes 10 days prior to the event. Must have at least 6 participants for the class to run.  Maximum number is 24 participants.

This training is for Scouts BSA adults or Cub Scout Pack Adults crossing over in 2026.