Course Information
Outdoor Ethics Training In San Diego-Imperial Council
The BSA offers 0utdoor Ethics training as part of all its core outdoor training programs: National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) and National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) for Scouts BSA and part of Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) and Wood Badge for all adult volunteers with outdoor leadership responsibilities.
The BSA also offers a carefully selected group of specialized Outdoor Ethics and Leave No Trace training courses to assist youth and adult members seeking to bring cutting-edge Outdoor Ethics to their outdoor programs. These programs are summarized below.
BSA Leave No Trace Basics Course
This three hour course will introduce Leave No Trace and its seven principles, describe low-impact techniques in outdoor activities and provide information regarding where to locate additional Leave No Trace resources and training. Completing the BSA Leave No Trace Basics course is recommended for the Outdoor Ethics Guide leadership position and meets the training requirement for the Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award.
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Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course
This two-day course trains interested adult leaders, ages 18 and older, to serve as Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructors. The course includes a classroom session that teaches the principles and ethics of Leave No Trace and provides participants with outdoor training on how to teach the skills and low-impact techniques they have learned. Level 1 Instructors can teach Leave No Trace Skills, BSA Leave No Trace Basics, and Outdoor Ethics Awareness courses in their units.
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Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Course
This five-day course trains interested adult leaders, ages 18 and older, to serve as Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructors. Level 2 Instructors work with their Council Outdoor Ethics Advocate (COEA) to teach Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor, Leave No Trace Skills, and BSA Leave No Trace Basics courses. The Level 2 Instructor course is taught by designated BSA National Level 3 Instructors and your certification as a Level 2 Instructor is recognized by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.
DATE: See BSA Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Courses for details
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Leave No Trace Skills Course
This two-day course provides senior Scouts and Venturers, ages 14-17, with Leave No Trace skills, ethics, and offers several opportunities to practice these low-impact techniques. Skills Courses typically occur over two consecutive days and involve spending more than half of the course outdoors. Course graduates are prepared to discuss the Leave No Trace principles with their troop or crew, and to practice low-impact skills and techniques. Completing the course is a requirement for earning the National Medal for Outdoor Achievement.
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