Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Training

When:
June 6, 2025 @ 5:30 pm – June 8, 2025 @ 11:30 am
2025-06-06T17:30:00-04:00
2025-06-08T11:30:00-04:00
Where:
Union Grove United Methodist Church
6407 Union Grove Church Rd
Hillsborough NC 27278
Cost:
$42.00
Contact:
Cynthia Abell-Brown
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Training @ Union Grove United Methodist Church

Registration is open!

About IOLS Training: The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors. Specifically, this hands-on 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 out-of-doors.

In this course, you will learn the Tenderfoot through 1st Class outdoor skills required to instruct your Scouts and lead safe & fun outdoor programs. Topics include: Campsite Selection, Backpacking & Hiking Techniques, Knots & Lashings, Woods Tools, Fire Building, Map & Compass Use, Plant & Animal Identification, First Aid, and lots more.

 

NOTE: IOLS is required for all Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Venturing Advisors to be considered BSA-trained (in addition to the position-specific training for that position).

 

Here are the details:

Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 7:00-8:30 pm (mandatory, on Zoom)
Friday, June 6, 2025, 54:30 pm – Sunday, June 8, 2025. 11:30 am

Union Grove United Methodist Church
6407 Union Grove Church Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278

7:00-8:30 pm Wednesday, June 4 – Mandatory Zoom Meeting
5:30 pm Friday, June 6 – Registration/Campsite Selection Opens
6:30 pm Friday, June 6 – Training Starts
11:30 am Sunday, June 8 – Training Ends

Required Training for: SCOUTMASTERS & ASSISTANTS

Recommended for: VENTURING and SEA SCOUT Leaders & Assistants

Trained leaders provide better programs for the young men and women they serve in their troops and crews. This is a required training course for all Scoutmasters & Assistants. Though not required, this is strongly encouraged for all Crew Advisors & Assistants.

In this course, you will learn the Tenderfoot through 1st Class outdoor skills required to instruct your Scouts and lead safe & fun outdoor programs. Topics include: Campsite Selection, Backpacking & Hiking Techniques, Knots & Lashings, Woods Tools, Fire Building, Map & Compass Use, Plant & Animal Identification, First Aid, and lots more.

$42.00 — Includes meals (Friday cracker barrel, Saturday breakfast/lunch/dinner/cracker barrel, & Sunday breakfast), course materials and a 2-night camping experience.

Refunds may be made through close of Registration on June 1, 2025.

Prerequisite: Scouters must have completed Youth Protection Training as well as the position specific course for their position. Both are available at my.scouting.org.

Course Director: Cynthia Abell-Brown, scoutercab@gmail.com.

Please inform the Course Director of any special needs or dietary restrictions

Registration closes June 1, or when course is full.

MORE DETAILS & REGISTER HERE