Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training

Purpose

Outdoor skills are critical to the success of the Scouting program, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills will provide leaders with the basic outdoor skills information needed to start a program right.

Attendees

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity Scout coaches. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Boy Scout Handbook. The course is also ideal for Venturing leaders because it focuses on skills that build confidence and competence in leaders conducting outdoor camping experiences.

Learning Objectives

The course is a day and a half long, but a leader can move at an accelerated pace by demonstrating mastery of a specific skill. The emphasis is on the skill, rather than on attending the course.

  • Cooking
  • Campfire Programs
  • Map and Compass Reading
  • First Aid
  • Dutch Oven Cooking
  • Ropes and Lashings
  • Plant and Animal Identification
  • Ax and Knife Safety (Totin' Chip)
  • Leave No Trace Instruction

Dates

March 23-24, 2012
May 18-19, 2012

Cost

$25 per registrant

Registration

Click here to download a registration flyer for the course on March 23-24, 2012
Click here to register online for the course on March 23-24, 2012
Click here to download a registration flyer for the course on May 18-19, 2012
Click here to register online for the course on May 18-19, 2012

More information

For more information, email Charlie Bunge at chbungesr@aol.com or e-mail David Sikes at david.sikes@scouting.org or call the Scout Office 502-361-2624.