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IOLS course description

Adults work together as patrols.  This hands-on course provides adult leaders with practical outdoors skills for leading and teaching Scouts in the out-of-doors and teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain First Class rank. Must attend overnight to complete course.

Who should attend:

• Scoutmasters/Assistant Scoutmaster (required)
• Adult volunteers interested in learning more about Scouts BSA

PRE-REQUISITES

(must be completed BEFORE the course is taken)

• Registered Adult required for IOLS
• Current Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT - Formerly known as Youth Protection Training (YPT))
• Present a completed "Annual Medical & Health Record" - Parts A & B medical form to check-in.
• Weather Hazards Training (My.Scouting.org)
• Watch Learn Leave No Trace Video (https://learn.lnt.org/); preferred, but not required

Frequently Asked Questions

• Am I required to camp overnight?
  • Yes! For both IOLS and BALOO you are required to stay overnight to accomplish the full training. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns about meeting this requirement.
• What should I bring?
  • Please review the "What to Bring to IOLS" attachment on the event page to review some helpful things to bring.