BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA – CHICAGO AREA COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION to OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS 

What?              Participants will learn how to: set up camp, cook, work with wood tools and ropes.  In addition, participants will also receive instruction in: first-aid, map and compass skills, hiking/packing techniques, and nature identification.  Participants will also help plan a campfire program and worship service.

Who?               All Scoutmasters, interested Troop Committee Members/Leaders, Webelos Leaders (if taken now, this course does not need to be repeated when you move to a Troop), Venturing Advisors, and interested Crew Committee Members/Leaders.

When?             Friday - April 16, 2010 (Check-In 6:30 PM) until April 18, 2010 (Approx. Noon)

Where?           Camp Dan Beard: 200 Portwine Road, Northbrook Illinois

Fee?                $ 35                                                                 

Why?               Every Youth Deserves a Trained Leader – The Boy Scouts of America will require training for all top leaders in 2011, and all direct-contact leaders in 2012.  Top leaders are Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Varsity Coaches, Venturing crew Advisors, and Sea Scout Skippers. Direct-contact leaders include all assistant leaders and den leaders.  For more information visit: www.scouting.org/training.

Participants will be issued an equipment list and additional instructions upon registering.  For more information contact Course Facilitator Ken Witkowski (630-281-0715) or email:   kenregina.witkowski@comcast.net

Click below to register online or click here to download the flyer.