IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills):
• Purpose: Provides Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and other adult leaders with the basic outdoor skills required for Scouts BSA (ages 11-17) camping and advancement.
• Key Features:
– Focused on Scouts BSA-level outdoor activities.
– Hands-on course that simulates a Scout camping experience.
– Required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be considered trained.
• Topics Covered:
– Outdoor skills for rank advancement (e.g., cooking, knots, first aid).
– Camp setup and safety protocols.
– Map and compass navigation.
– Fire-building, outdoor ethics, and Leave No Trace principles.
– Basic wilderness survival techniques.
• Who Needs IOLS? –
– Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and other adults involved in outdoor programming for Scouts BSA.
March 28th – 29th
Camp Emerson
53155 Idyllbrook Drive
Idyllwild CA , 92549
$45