Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Training

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm UTC-05:00

Camp ToPeNeBee 0377 N. Holmesville Road Michigan City, IN 46360 | Michigan City

LaSalle Council, Scouting America
Publisher/HostLaSalle Council, Scouting America
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Training
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Introduction To Outdoor Leadership Skills
Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders an introduction to the outdoor skills they need to be able to lead Scouts in learning and mastering the camping skills required for Tenderfoot, 2nd Class and 1st Class ranks. Upon completion, leaders should feel confident teaching Scouts the basic camping skills needed for advancement. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics course, IOLS is required for all direct contact leaders registered in Scouts BSA Troops in order to be considered trained.
This course will be at Camp Topenebee in Michigan City, Indiana
Participants Fee- $ 50
The course will run from 5:30 pm CT Friday, April 17, 2026, through 6:00 pm CT Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Staff Fee- $ 15 (must have prior approval from the Course Director)
Registration will close on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Instructors will help you learn how to set up camp, cook, and work with wood tools and ropes, plan campfire programs, map reading and compass skills, hiking and packing techniques, nature identification, and outdoor ethics.
Each outdoor session will bring to life the pages of the Scouts BSA handbooks 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.
We look forward to working with you in this unique and exciting program.


Registration Closes on Friday, April 10, 2026


Participants-
Please bring Health Forms A & B
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Camp ToPeNeBee 0377 N. Holmesville Road Michigan City, IN 46360, 377 N Holmesville Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360-9490, United States

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