Mediterrean District
IOLS Course

0715, Saturday, 29 August until 1400, Sunday, 30 August
Carney Park, Napoli, IT.

All adult scout leaders are invited to attend.  

The course fee is $50 per adult.

IOLS Course includes the one night of camping, the program activities, and meals. Registration should be made online no later than Sunday, 20 August 2026.

Leaders who complete the weekend and have also completed Position Specific Training (online or in-person) will be considered fully trained for their position.

Please register no later than 20 August.  This is required so that adequate materials and food are available for everyone.  The participation fee for the course is $50, which includes food from Saturday lunch to Sunday lunch. If anyone has special dietary needs for medical or religious purposes, please let us know and we will accommodate you as best we can. Participants should plan to arrive having eaten breakfast or pack a bagged meal.

WHO:  IOLS is required training for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Crew Advisers, and Associate Crew Advisors. It is recommended for Troop and Crew Committee Members, Charter Organization Representatives, Webelos Leaders, Cubmasters / Assistant Cubmasters and Pack Committee Members interested in learning basic outdoor camping skills for the Scouts BSA Program.

Participants will receive credit for completion of Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (S11). Leaders who have also competed the online Position Specific Training or have taken Scoutmaster Specific Training (S24) will then be considered fully trained.

Key Information For All

Participants are required to stay overnight as a part of this weekend event.

Meals include Saturday Lunch, Saturday Dinner, Sunday Breakfast and Sunday Lunch, as well as snacks throughout the weekend.

WHAT TO BRING: Suggested packing lists are included in the attachment for the event. In general, all attendees will need to bring their BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (Parts A & B) and their own personal camping gear to include tent, sleeping bag, toiletries and a mess kit.  The BSA Field Uniform is required for certain portions of the course.  Bring clothes appropriate for the forecast/expected weather. *If you are unable to bring a tent please let us know and we can source a tent locally.*

Please plan to arrive by 0715 on Saturday to complete registration and be ready to begin the course by 0800.  The course is planned to finish around 1400 on Sunday. 

Questions? Contact IOLS Training Director: Paul Duenas at psduenas@msn.com