Boy Scouts of America® Rip Van Winkle Council

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors. Specifically, 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 and highlights the 2018 advancement requirements. Hands-on participation is the best learning tool, and this course models the techniques used by effective Scoutmasters, advisors, and other leaders in the Scouting program. Attendees will see and experience various 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. With that comes great satisfaction.

Course Director: Tim Mitzel @ Camp Tri-Mount

When: Saturday, October 19th into Sunday, October 20th  8:30AM Registration 9:00AM Session begin

Where: STEM Center Camp Tri-Mount Boy Scout Road East Jewett, NY

Fee: $10.00

 

CAMPING OPORTUNITY

The camping option is ONLY for registered adult trainees and their families. You and your family may family camp for the weekend while you are in training.

Fees:

Adult $10

Youth $15 / late fee $18 after October 8th

 

Youth and non-trainee adults will be able to enjoy the activities of our Fall Family Fun Day on Saturday. Saturday evening, after dinner, there will be a movie in the mess hall. On Sunday, Scouts and adults can enjoy some activities, crafts and games.

Meals will be provided and families can come cook and eat together. Saturday lunch and Dinner. Sunday breakfast.

Campers may come up on Friday night to get set up. Meals Friday night and Saturday morning are the responsibility of the family. First come, first choice of set up. We are a carry in/carry out site for garbage. Please be prepared to take your garbage home with you at the end of the weekend from your campsite.