Charter Oak District Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) Training
Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters must complete Scoutmaster Specific Training and Intro to Outdoor Leadership Skills in order to be considered “TRAINED” for their role in the Troop.
Welcome to Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills training. The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster position-specific training and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors. Specifically, this hands-on program gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a Scout-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. In addition, the teaching methods, activities, and games model the variety of teaching used in effective and engaging Scouting programs.
Time: September 12, 7:30 AM – September 13, 1:00 PM
Cost: $35 per Adult
Contact: Joe Scalercio, [email protected]
The RSO course content consists of RSO’s roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection, and range rules. Those with this certification may serve as a safety officer (an instructor is also required) for council, camp, and unit events.
Required Pre-training: None
Time: October 24, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $75
Contact: Joe Iannello, [email protected]
Course Director Conferences for Wood Badge and National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) will take place on Saturday, November 14th at Camp Workcoeman. These courses are open to those who are or will be actively involved with NYLT or Wood Badge in their local council and provide them with the training necessary to understand the syllabus and deliver a successful course. Completing this Course Director Conference is required of all course directors and assistant course directors and will provide a forum to collaborate, share best practices, and solve problems.
Registration for either the Wood Badge or NYLT sections is done through the BSA National Registration page available via the link below.
Connecticut Rivers Council is also making overnight accommodations available to all participants. Staying overnight is available for Friday night, Saturday night, or both. It costs $15 per night, with breakfast on Saturday included with a Friday night reservation and Saturday dinner included with a Saturday night reservation. Overnight accommodations will be in heated cabins, with male and female participants staying separately. Arrival on Friday starts at 6:00 PM.
Contact Council Training Chair Bill Shea with questions pertaining to the training portion of the event and Camp Workcoeman Staff Member Jeff Seiser with questions pertaining to overnight accommodations, food, or facilities.
Cost:
$45 (Course, via scouting.org registration) (subject to change)
$15/night (Overnight accommodations [optional], via scoutingevent.com registration)
Contact:
Bill Shea, [email protected]
Jeff Seiser, [email protected]
Camp Workcoeman is located in the hills of northwest Connecticut in scenic New Hartford and Barkhamsted. The camp consists of approximately 427 acres on the shore of beautiful West Hill Pond, possibly the cleanest in Connecticut.
Established in 1924, it is one of the oldest continuously operated Scout camps in the country. For 102 years, thousands of Scouts and Scouters have had unforgettable Scouting experiences at Camp Workcoeman. This fine tradition of Scouting continues today.