IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills)

 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)

Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Scouts BSA Troops in order to be considered “trained”. AOL leaders are encouraged to take IOLS too in preparation for future SBSA leadership roles. 

Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster: S24 Scoutmaster Specific Training will aslo be taught during the morning sessions.

To be eligible for the course, please have your Safeguarding Youth (YPT) and Scouting America annual health and medical records up-to-date. 

Our 2026 IOLS Courses are:

• March 13-14, 2026 at Camp Barnhardt
  • The course begins at 5:00 pm on Friday, March 13th and will be completed by 9 pm on Saturday, March 14th.
• November 20-21, 2026 at Camp Barnhardt
  • The course begins at 5:00 pm on Friday, November 20 and will be completed by 9 pm on Saturday, November 21st