

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Training
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Introduction To Outdoor Leadership Skills

Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders an introduction to the outdoor skills they need to be able to lead Scouts in learning and mastering the camping skills required for Tenderfoot, 2nd Class and 1st Class ranks. Upon completion, leaders should feel confident teaching Scouts the basic camping skills needed for advancement. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics course, IOLS is required for all direct contact leaders registered in Scouts BSA Troops in order to be considered trained.

This course will be at Camp Topenebee in Michigan City, Indiana

Participants Fee- $ 50

The course will run from 5:30 pm CT Friday, April 17, 2026, through 6:00 pm CT  Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Staff Fee- $ 15 (must have prior approval from the Course Director)

Registration will close on Friday, April 10, 2026. 

Instructors will help you learn how to set up camp, cook, and work with wood tools and ropes, plan campfire programs, map reading and compass skills, hiking and packing techniques, nature identification, and outdoor ethics.

Each outdoor session will bring to life the pages of the Scouts BSA handbooks to help you deliver the promise of Scouting to yourself and the youth you serve.

It will increase your comfort level and give you confidence as a trained, skilled leader.

The program will also give you the opportunity to work with other Scout leaders from your area, meet new friends, and reinforce skill techniques with fellow unit leaders.

We look forward to working with you in this unique and exciting program.




Registration Closes on Friday, April 10, 2026




Participants-

Please bring Health Forms A &amp; B

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/michigan-city/introduction-to-outdoor-leader-skills-iols-training/200029402490208
- **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures, camping, health-wellness, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://lasallecouncil.org/event/iols26?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=michigan+city-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Michigan City
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Camp ToPeNeBee 0377 N. Holmesville Road Michigan City, IN 46360
- **lat**: 41.61276
- **long**: -86.88375
- **full address**: Camp ToPeNeBee 0377 N. Holmesville Road Michigan City, IN 46360, 377 N Holmesville Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360-9490, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: LaSalle Council, Scouting America (https://allevents.in/org/lasalle-council-scouting-america/25329316)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Camp ToPeNeBee 0377 N. Holmesville Road Michigan City, IN 46360, 377 N Holmesville Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360-9490, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** LaSalle Council, Scouting America
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, trips-adventures, camping, health-wellness, trekking
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Training ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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