IOLS will be offered Friday, November 6 with check in at 5:30 pm and program start at 6 pm to Saturday, November 7 at 5 pm at the Camp Birch Training Lodge (in conjunction with the Fall Camporee). Cost is FREE for adults WITH a current paid registration in Tecumseh Council, cost is $40 for adults WITHOUT a current paid registration in Tecumseh Council (or out-of-council). There is a $10 late fee if not registered by October 30 (applies to both in and out-of-council). Contact Steve Carroll with questions at steve.carroll@sbcglobal.net.
WHAT IS IOLS? Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) is training that provides Scouts BSA leaders with basic skills and information to run a successful outdoor program.
REGISTRATION: Register online. Bring a friend! Your Scouting experience will be easier if you can collaborate with others in your unit. We need at least 5 participants to preregister for this training to happen.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? BSA requires you have at least one IOLS trained adult on every Scout overnight event. IOLS is required for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be position trained.
IMPORTANT NOTE! To achieve IOLS trained status, participants must attend all IOLS training sessions, so you will not be able to participate in Camporee events with your Troop and also complete IOLS.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD YOU BRING? Cracker barrel on Friday & breakfast and lunch on Saturday are provided. Participants should eat before they arrive on Friday. Everyone is required to bring a completed BSA Annual Medical Form, parts A&B. Participants will be camping Friday night. Bring appropriate camping gear and clothing. Be prepared for November weather. Dress in layers and bring rain protection.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS about the course content, special dietary needs, physical restrictions, time constraints, and other non-registration questions, please contact IOLS Course Director Steve Carroll at steve.carroll@sbcglobal.net
