Who should go: Adult leaders for Boy Scouts or Venturers. Other registered Scouters and selected older Scouts and Venturers are welcome.

Scheduled Classes: See Calendar

Prerequisites: Outing Leader

Personal Equipment: Silva type Compass plus Pen or pencil and paper. For the outdoor session, you will also need basic gear for a short overnight backpack/campout.

Course Description: This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills that Scouting leaders need to lead all lengths of backpacking outings. In addition to supplemental information in the areas already covered, the course includes material on trail profile, leadership, equipment care and an introduction to Wilderness First Aid Basics.

Contact: Dave Decker, (H) 818-249-3180, (C) 626-665-7186

HAT Health History form is required for all participants at the first class session. Registration form and Health History form are available on-line in our Forms library.