Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) gives adult leaders the practical knowledge they need to help Scouts to learn outdoor skills. The skills presented closely follow the Scouts BSA Handbook and rank advancement requirements. Skills from Tenderfoot to First Class are covered in this training.
This training covers key topics such as:
Each outdoor session will bring to life the pages of the Scouts BSA Handbook to help you deliver the promise of Scouting to yourself and the youth you serve. It will increase your comfort level and give you confidence as a trained, skilled leader. The program will also give you the opportunity to work with other Scout leaders from your area, meet new friends, and reinforce skill techniques with fellow unit leaders.
These skills are taught by experienced instructors and reinforced through active participation and collaboration with fellow Scouters.
IOLS is designed to help all adult leaders regardless of experience level feel comfortable performing and supervising these skills with youth. This is a required training course for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.
- Deadline to Register: September 22, 2026
- Maximum Class Size: 25 participants- Cost: $42
What to bring
- Overnight Camping gear (Tent, sleeping supplies, chair, Scouts BSA Leader Book)
- Field Uniform and activity/unit shirt
- Comfortable Closed toed shoes and a hat
- Completed Annual Health and Medical Forms A & B
- Certificate of completion or other verification you have completed Hazardous Weather Training, Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) and Position Specific Training.
