Raven District

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills: Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank.  Topics covered: • Campsite Selection • Ropes – Whipping, Tying, and Lashing • Wood Tools – Knife, Camp Saw, and Ax • Fire Site Preparation and Building • Cooking • First Aid • Plant and Animal Identification • Packing and Hiking Techniques • Map and Compass • Leave No Trace.  What to bring.

The training is being offered during the Raven District Webelos Woods.  Participants will eat Saturday breakfast and lunch with the IOLS participants and dinner and Sunday breakfast with their unit.