Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) is a hands-on training course for adult leaders in Scouts BSA, designed to equip them with the practical skills needed to lead outdoor programs safely and effectively. It's a required training for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, but open to all registered adults. IOLS covers essential outdoor skills, leadership principles, and teaching methods related to Scouts BSA rank advancements. 

Date: June 6-8, 2025 

The site will be open starting at 7:00pm to 10:00pm Friday June 6th for people wishing to spend the night on Friday. Registration and check-in starts 8:00am - 8:45am Saturday and ends Sunday at noon. 

This is an overnight event. Accommodations can be made for participants with conflicting schedules, but a minimum of one overnight tent camping is required to pass the course. 

Location: Cushman Watt Scout Center, 2333 Scout Way, Los Angeles, CA 90026

There will be designated sleeping area for participants 

Due to spacing, tents larger than 4-person, will not be allowed. 

Meals:
The following meals will be provided

• Friday night cracker-barrel, 
• Saturday breakfast, trail lunch and dinner. 
• Sunday breakfast

Course Fees: 

• $50 - Per Participant 
• Fees collected will cover meals and consumable materials used during the course. Course fees are required by all parties   

Event Contact: Mayra Wong, Council Training Chair | mayra.wong@greaterlascouting.org