Charlemagne District
IOLS Course

08:00, Saturday, 26 September until 11:00, Sunday, 27 September
La Ferme Pirlot, Monastery of Hurtebise, Saint-Hubert, Belgium.

All adult scout leaders from Charlemagne District are invited to attend.  

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is the same weekend and location of the District's fall camporee. Leaders participating in IOLS cannot count towards Scouting America's two-deep leadership requirements for Saturday's and Sunday's camporee activities.

The course fee is $25 per adult & $20 for staff

IOLS Course includes the one night of camping, the program activities, and meals. Registration should be made online no later than Sunday, 06 September 2026.

Leaders who complete the weekend and have also completed Scoutmaster Specific Training (online or in-person) will be considered fully trained for their position.

Please register no later than 06 September.  This is required so that adequate materials and food are available for everyone.  The participation fee for the course is $25, which includes food from Saturday lunch to Sunday breakfast. If anyone has special dietary needs for medical or religious purposes, please let us know and we will accommodate you as best we can. 

WHO:  IOLS is required training for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Crew Advisers, and Associate Crew Advisors. It is recommended for Troop and Crew Committee Members, Charter Organization Representatives, Webelos Leaders, Cubmasters / Assistant Cubmasters and Pack Committee Members interested in learning basic outdoor camping skills for the Scouts BSA Program.

Participants will receive credit for completion of Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (S11). Leaders who have also competed the online Position Specific Training or have taken Scoutmaster Specific Training (S24) will then be considered fully trained.

Key Information For All

Participants are required to stay overnight as a part of this weekend event.

Meals include Saturday Lunch, Saturday Dinner, and Sunday Breakfast.

WHAT TO BRING: Suggested packing lists are included in the attachment for the event. In general, all attendees will need to bring their BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (Parts A & B) and their own personal camping gear to include tent, sleeping bag, toiletries and a mess kit.  The BSA Field Uniform is required for certain portions of the course.  Bring clothes appropriate for the forecast/expected weather.

Please plan to arrive by 7:30 am on Saturday to complete registration and be ready to begin the course by 8:00 am.  The course is planned to finish around 12:00 pm on Sunday. 

Questions? Contact District Training Chair: Joseph Schram at +32 0479 17 8539 or joseph.schram@gmail.com