The course is an important and enjoyable part of the basic preparations for a Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, or any registered adult leader working in direct contact with Scouts.
It covers the outdoor skills expected of a New Scout through First Class Scout. The skills sessions presented in Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills closely follow the Scout Handbook.
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 their First Class rank. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Scouting America Troops in order to be considered . . .
This is a 3-day course. Day 1 is in the classroom. Days 2 & 3 outdoors with 2 nights of camping – you will need to provide your own tent and sleeping bag. Mandatory attendance for all 3 days to complete course. Class A shirts will be required for certain parts of the course. Med forms A & B are required for the course.
IOLS – Day 1
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 9:30am – 6:00pm
Fremont Veterans Hall, 37154 Second St, Fremont
IOLS – Days 2&3
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6:00pm to Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 3:00pm
Rancho Los Mochos, 18450 Mines Rd, Livermore
Regular price: $75
Includes: tbd
and Sunday breakfast
Participants supply: tbd
Questions? Email Acorn Course Director
This is a 2-day course. Days 1 & 2 outdoors with 1 night of camping – you will need to provide your own tent and sleeping bag. Mandatory attendance for both days to complete course. Class A shirts will be required for certain parts of the course. Med forms A & B are required for the course.
IOLS – Days 1 & 2
Friday, April 24, 2026 | 5:00pm to Saturday April 25, 2026 | 6:00pm
Skyline Park, 2201 Imola Ave, Napa
Cost: $60
You will receive additional information after you submit your registration
Questions? Email Dean LaBerge
This is a 2-day course. Days 1 & 2 outdoors with 1 night of camping – you will need to provide your own tent and sleeping bag. Mandatory attendance for both days to complete course. Class A shirts will be required for certain parts of the course. Med forms A & B are required for the course.
IOLS – Days 1 & 2
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 7:30am to Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 12:30pm
Camp Herms, El Cerrito
Regular price: $90
Earlybird price: $70 if paid before April 15.
Includes: Some meals and a great cracker barrel after the Campfire
and Sunday breakfast
Participants supply: Bag lunch for Saturday, tent and sleeping bag, headlamp, travel mug.
Questions? Email Course Director
