I.O.L.S. (Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills)

2025 FALL CourseTraining

When:Saturday November 15-16, 2025 - 8:00am Saturday – 11:30am Sunday

Where: Camp Tuscarora (965 Scout Rd, Four Oaks, NC 27524)

Cost: $55 per person, This includes course materials and meals.

Register By: Deadline to register and pay is November 07, 2025 at 11:59pm. A $10.00 late fee will apply to any new registration received after that date, and absolutely no registrations will be accepted after November 13, 2025.

Who: Scout BSA Leaders and Venturing Leaders

What: Introduction to Leadership Skills (IOLS)

It is recommended to have completed the Scoutmaster Specific training found online at www.my.scouting.org prior to takingt his training.

This hands-on program gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a Scout-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. In addition, the teaching methods, activities, and games model the variety of teaching used in effective and engaging Scouting programs.

The skills sessions presented in Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills closely follow the Scouts BSA
Handbook for Boys and Scouts BSA Handbook for Girls and are meant to serve as an adult training outline. By using these skills sessions in conjunction with the Scouts BSA handbooks, trainers can be sure new
leaders are proficient in many of the basic outdoor skills through First Class rank, and gain exposure to the
patrol method and numerous teaching methods and learning games. Each skills session references specific
chapters in the handbooks.

Hands-on participation is the best learning tool, and this course models the techniques used by effective & engaging Scouting Programs. Scoutmasters, advisors, and other leaders in the Scouting program. Attendees will see and experience different aspects of how Scouting works while playing the role of Scouts in a troop.

Participants should leave the training experience with a full understanding of how the patrol method operates, a feeling of comfort in working with and instructing their Scouts, and an increased level of confidence taking Scouts outdoors safely.

This training is to understand how the Scouts BSA Outdoor Program works. A “Trained” Scoutmaster needs this training and Position Specific training to be considered “Trained.”

For supplies, you will need to bring the following:

• ground cloth
• lantern (if you have one)
• compass
• mess kit
• tent
• sleeping bag
• personal toiletries
• Meals are provided during the weekend.

With Questions or for more information contact:

• Course Lead - Jim Slye 
• Staff Advisor - Matthew Ghirarda