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.

• Patrol Method
• Campfire Programs
• Orienteering
• First Aid
• Dutch Oven Cooking
• Ropes and Lashings
• Plant and Animal Identification
• Packing / Hiking techniques
• Leave No Trace Instruction
• Wood Tools
• Camp Site Preparation
• and much, much more!

Things to bring with you

Tent, personal overnight camping gear, cup, camp chair, Boy Scout handbook, pen/pencil, notepad, pocket knife and Scout uniform (see Boy Scout handbook, Chapter 9 for additional items you may need)

Course Information:

What To Bring

• Tent
• Personal Overnight Camping Gear
• Cup
• Camping Chair
• Boy Scout Handbook
• Pen/Pencil
• Notepad
• Pocket Knife
• Scout Uniform
• (See Boy Scout Handbook, Chapter 9 for additional items you may need.)