2024 Scout Leader Training Opportunities
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Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th | Classes Offered:
IOLS - Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills
48 maximum participation
Cost: $35/person
Times: Saturday 8:00 am - Sunday 12:00 pm
Participants are immersed in the Patrol Method in this hands-on training session. The goal of this course is to provide a working model of the boy-led troop learning many of the basic Scouting skills needed to attain the rank of First Class Scout. Adult leaders will experience skills instruction via the EDGE method in the context of a weekend campout with the troop, all wrapped up in plenty of Scout Spirit! This course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Scouts BSA Troops in order to wear the Trained patch, and is a prerequisite for Wood Badge.
BALOO - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
48 maximum participants
Cost: $35/person
Times: Saturday 8:00 am - Sunday 12:00 pm
It is required that Packs have at least one leader present on any outdoor camping trip for Cubs and Webelos with this training.
Certified Leave No Trace Trainer Course
14 maximum participants
Training for adults and youth ages 14+
Cost: $150/person
Times: Saturday 8:00 am - Sunday 2:00 pm
This LNT.org Certified two-day course assists student participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace, and techniques for disseminating these low impact skills. Successful graduates of the Trainer Course gain skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to their clients, friends and family. Course is required for the Patrol LNT Trainer position and National Outdoor Award for Scouts.