ITOLS

INTRODUCTION to OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS (I.T.O.L.S) is for Arrow of Light den leaders advancing into Scouts BSA, New Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters and Venture Leaders. This fun-filled program of hands-on skills training in the outdoors, designed to help you master basic camp skills required for Tenderfoot to First Class

WHERE: Camp Decorah

WHEN: April 18th - 19th, 2026

COST: $40 for supplies and meals, but you must register by April 15th

Instructors will help you learn how to set up camp, cook, work with woods tools and about ropes, first aid, planning campfire programs, map reading and compass skills, hiking and packing techniques, nature identification, and Leave No Trace. Each outdoor session will bring to life the pages of the Scouts BSA Handbook 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.

 

$5.00 late fee will be applied after April 15th. If there are not 5 participants registered by registration date this course will be subject to cancel and/or rescheduled.

 

We look forward to hearing from you and working with you in this unique and exciting program. Please “pass the word” to other Scouts BSA leaders on this enjoyable course.

If you have any questions, please contact: Lisa Stenslien @ 608-483-2580 or dlsten@mwt.net

 

To wear the patch, you need “Safeguarding Youth Training” “Scoutmaster/Asst. SM Position-Specific Training”, “Hazardous Weather”, and “Introduction-to-Outdoor-Leader-Skills”.