Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics Training Courses
This 16 hour, overnight course trains interested individuals, ages 14 and older, to serve as Leave No Trace Trainers. Trainers are the backbone of Scouting's outdoor ethics program, providing instruction to individuals and units wishing to adopt cutting-edge outdoor ethics into their unit programs. Trainers are specially commissioned to teach the BSA Leave No Trace 101 course and to qualify individuals for the BSA Leave No Trace Awareness card. Completion of this course, or another recognized Leave No Trace Trainer course is required for a youth the hold the Leave No Trace Trainer position of responsibility in their unit. Each BSA Trainer course is taught by a recognized Leave No Trace Master Educator, so your Trainer standing is recognized nationally by the BSA's partner, the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.
Course size is limited to 16 candidates. Registration is open to all registered Scouts 14+. Registered youth 14 and 15 years of age must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult.
There are multiple course offerings throughout the year, with both an indoor and outdoor component.
Cost
$25 per participant and includes all course materials
Where
All indoor components are at the John D. Murchison Scouting Center from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
All outdoor components are at Camp Wisdom.
Spring Course
Fall Course
Still have questions? Contact Mel Tome or call 972-768-2457.
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