Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
About
IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) is a hands-on training course required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be considered fully trained. It provides the essential outdoor skills needed to lead Scouts in a safe and engaging outdoor program.
This training covers key topics such as:
- Camping & Outdoor Skills – Tent pitching, cooking, and Leave No Trace principles
- Navigation & Hiking – Map reading, compass use, and trail safety
- Scoutcraft & Knots – Fire-building, knife and axe safety, and essential knots
- Leadership & Advancement – Teaching Scouts outdoor skills and supporting rank requirements
IOLS is designed to prepare leaders to confidently guide Scouts in outdoor adventures. It is a required course for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters and is typically conducted as an overnight training experience led by experienced Scouters.
Resources
Upcoming Trainings
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Contact
Program Assistant
Cascade Pacific Council Office
(503) 225-5726
carrie.hutchcraft@scouting.org
Impact for Generations.
Prepared for Life.
This is more than a motto. It is a manifesto. It is our promise to the community and to every parent and child who Scouts with us. By Scouting in the Cascade Pacific Council (CPC) of Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America), every youth can learn to make an impact on the world around them and be more prepared for career and life.