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 1 night 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
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 2:00 – 6:00pm
United Methodist Church, 1600 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro
IOLS – Days 2&3
Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 7:00am to Sunday, April 5, 2026 | 2:00pm
Rancho Los Mochos, 18450 Mines Rd, Livermore
Regular price: $50
Earlybird price: $45 if paid before March 1st.
Includes Training supplies only
Questions?, Saturday lunch & dinner, and Sunday breakfast
Participants supply their own food, sleeping bag, and tent
Questions? Email Tina Mitchell
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
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 7:00 – 10:00pm
Thomas S. Hart Middle School, 4433 Willow Rd, Pleasanton
IOLS – Days 2&3
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 5:00pm to Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 12:30pm
Rancho Los Mochos, 18450 Mines Rd, Livermore
Regular price: $80
Earlybird price: $60 if paid before March 1st.
Includes Training supplies only
Questions?, Saturday lunch & dinner, and Sunday breakfast
Participants supply their own food, sleeping bag, and tent.
Questions? Email Training Chair
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 22, 2026 | 6:00pm to Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 3:00pm
Rancho Los Mochos, 18450 Mines Rd, Livermore
Regular price: $tbd
Earlybird price: $tbd if paid before tbd.
Includes: tbd
and Sunday breakfast
Participants supply: tbd
Questions? Email Acorn Course Director
