For anyone who intends to take Scout units on outings that are more than a few miles from the trail head.
Emphasis is on safety, first aid, and program planning.
Must attend all four sessions.
Course consists of three classroom sessions and a weekend field experience. Must complete all 4 sessions.
3 Classroom Sessions
- Monday, February 27, 2023
- Monday, March 6, 2023
- Monday, March 13, 2023
6:30-9:30pm
Palo Alto Service Center (Google map)
Field Session
- March 17-19, 2022
Friday evening to Sunday 3pm
Henry Coe State Park (Google map)
Why?
- To teach outdoor safety
- To foster wilderness citizenship
- To promote high adventure
- To share new ideas
Who?
- Vital for leaders of wilderness trips one or more days from the trailhead – e.g. 50 miler, Philmont
- Valuable for all Scouters participating in outdoor programs.
- Youth leaders are welcome
What?
- A council-developed course designed to teach Scout leaders to safely lead outdoor adventures.
- Taught by experienced Scout leaders and outside experts with specific expertise in their subjects
- Hands on training, formal presentations, and exciting patrol field exercises to test your skills.
Subjects Taught
- Trip Planning – Where to Go
- Wilderness Medicine
- Lightning Safety
- Water Crossing
- Mountain Weather
- Maps, Compass, Navigation
- GPS Use
- Environmental Hazards
- Outdoor Leadership
- Bears! Cougars!
- Food Planning & Nutrition
- Stoves and Cooking
- Water Purification
- Emergency Management
- Backpacking Equipment
- Leave No Trace Camping
- Reverence in the Outdoors
Cost?
$150 per person ($175 if out-of-council)
- Includes course syllabus (online)
- Includes snacks during 3 classroom sessions
- Includes lunch on March 19
- Includes training badge
