Boy Scouts of America® Northwest Georgia Council

IOLS-Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills

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

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

Check in begins on Friday, 03/12/2021, 6:30 pm –7:00 pm

Course will end Sunday, 03/14/2021, 1:00 pm

Cost: $40.00 per person. This includes meals throughout the course.

Registration and payment deadline: March 8, 2021.

Who should attend: Registered Scout BSA leaders who participate with their unit’s outdoor program.

What to bring: Tent, Lanterns, Scout Uniform, Activity Clothing, Personal Camping Gear, Water Bottle, Cook Kit or plate and eating utensils, Warm Clothing, Boy Scout Handbook, Compass, Pencil & Paper, BSA Medical Form, Camp Chair, Face Mask.

Social distancing will need to be practiced by all. Limiting face-to-face contact with others is the best way to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. To practice social or physical distancing, one must stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from others.  Additionally all must answer a Pre-event Checklist.

“B E   P R E P A R E D” To Have Fun!!

If you have any questions about the session, please contact:

Frank Fetzer, Cell: 706-217-9749, e-mail: frankbfetzer@gmail.com or

Daniel Victorio, daniel.victorio@scouting.org