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Boy Scout Leader Specific Training For Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, this training is divided into four parts. The first three parts concentrate on troop operation. The fourth part, which focuses on outdoor skills, last approximately a day and a half, depending on the skill level of the new leader. Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster (3 sessions, 2.5 hours each)Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (A day and a half)The Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster is considered trained upon completion of This is Scouting, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills. Troop Committee MembersAvailable to a troop committee 3 hour session Troop Committee Members are considered trained upon completion of New Leader Essentials, Troop Committee Members training.
INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS
What to Bring REFERENCE: Boy Scout Handbook, chapter 9, "Camping" Overnight gear, outdoor essentials and appropriate clothing are the heart of camping equipment. Carry a light load of only what you need to keep yourself safe and make a good camp; leave all unnecessary items at home. Use lightweight backpacking tents for two only-no wall or large recreation types. Personal Overnight Camping Gear Boy Scout Handbook Scout Outdoor EssentialsPocketknife First-aid kit Extra clothing Rain gear Water bottle filled with potable water. Flashlight Matches & Fire starters Sun protection Map & Compass Clothing for the season(Warm-Weather or Cold-Weather) Backpack Rain cover for backpack Sleeping bag or 2-3 blankets Sleeping pad Ground cloth
Cleaning KitSoap Toothbrush Toothpaste Dental floss Comb Wash cloth Towel
Personal Extras (Optional)Watch Camera & Film Notebook or Paper Pencil or Pen Sun glasses Small musical instrument Swimsuit Gloves
Eating KitSpoon Plate Bowl Cup
Patrol or Group Overnight Camping Gear The following items can be borrowed from your troop gear box or other leaders. Two-person backpacking tent with poles, stakes, ground cloths and lines. Dining Fly Nylon cord 50 feet Cleanup kitSponge or Dishcloth Biodegradable soap Sanitizing rinse agent (Bleach) Scouring pads (No-soap type) Plastic trash bags Toilet paper in plastic bag
Repair kitThread Needles Safety pins
Group Extras (Optional)Hot-Pot tongs Camp Shovel Water container, one or two gallon collapsible plastic Washbasin Grill Pot rods Patrol flag Small US flag Sheathed Ax Camp saw
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