Advanced training is available for master educators, the top. Girl scouting and leave no trace a collection of outdoor activities for girls g irl scoutings three keys to leadershipthe basis for all girl activities and the principles of leave no trace both encourage responsible personal behavior, teaming with others and respect for the environment. Leave no trace trainer position outdoor ethics bsa. The scout in this nowdefunct role brought the message of leave no trace to all scouts in the. Websites may be reproduced and used locally by scouting volunteers for training purposes consistent with the programs of the boy scouts of america bsa, the world organization of the scout movement wosm or other scouting and guiding organizations. Leave no trace trainer is a junior leadership position which qualifies as a leadership position for star, life and eagle rank advancement. The cub scout, boy scout, varsity scout, venturing, and sea scout programs all include outdoor.
National capital area council leave no trace trainer. Actively assist train, advise, and supervise a scout in planning, organizing, and leading a leave no trace service project that reduces or rehabilitates recreational impacts. When there is a conflict between two published lists of requirements, such as boy scout requirements bsa publication no. For boy scouts of america centennial a new centennial handbook was released in july 2009. Boy scout advancement changes effective january 1, 2015. A guide to dating and identifying boy scout of america badges. Leave no trace trainer postponed boy scouts of america. The awareness award, which is an award tailored for youth and adults just joining the program that introduces them to bsa outdoor ethics principles, such as the outdoor code and the principles of tread lightly. Remind your girls before leaving any place they go that there should be no trace that they were there. Threeday winter camping experience click here to register online bearpaw is our councils outdoor winter camping experience for scouts bsa troops and venturing crews. Leave no trace trainer course germantown, md outdoor ethics. Assist a minimum of three scouts venturers in earning the leave no trace awareness award. A scout under the age of 14, or who has not completed leave no trace trainer training, may serve as an instructor teaching leave no trace skills until he obtains the necessary training. Kudos new leave no trace trainers national capital area.
Leave no trace trainer this course is overnight and trains someone to teach others principles of leave no trace. Bsa leave no trace trainer courses are a minimum of 16 hours long, and they cover all the required elements of the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics trainer course and additional topics on application of leave no trace to the bsa. Leave no trace is an awareness and an attitude rather than a. Leave no trace trainer is a junior leadership position which qualifies as a leadership position for star, life and. During the month of april, 30 ncac scouts and scouters from 5 councils in virginia, maryland and pennsylvania completed the leave no trace trainer course. Instruction and training in subjects critical to outdoor leadership promotion of outdoor adventure and conservation. Outdoor ethics is needed today more than ever before when millions of scouts regularly recreate in parks and public lands. The memberdriven leave no trace center for outdoor ethics teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.
Plan and conduct a leave no trace awareness session for scouts, scouters, advisors, or an. Upon completion of this course, participants will be registered as leave no trace trainers with the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics and with the bsa. Guides work to help scouts improve their outdoor ethics decisionmaking skills to help minimize impacts as they hike, camp, and participate in other outdoor activities. Students will receive leave no trace teaching materials, a certificate of course completion, a leave no trace trainer patch, and a bsa leave no trace trainer card. As each principle is learned, it should be applied. Leave no trace master educator course this is a tegional weeklong intense focus on leave no trace principles. Cub scouts and boy scouts now earn leave no trace awards, leave no trace requirements appear in both boy scout and venturing advancement requirements, and many scouters have become leave no trace master educators or trainers. The boy scouts of america is committed to implementing leave no trace at all program levels. Public leave no trace boy scout troop 724 west covina. In this course, participants will learn about outdoor ethics skills with a focus on the seven leave no trace principles. Oct 30, 2017 eagle scout announcement portsmouth, ri robert zeller jr.
A card game to help you turn leave no trace principles into. Outdoor ethics guide handbook now available as pdf download. This activity is ideal for events such as national public lands day or black rock. This course syllabus is a collaborative effort of the bsa and the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. Actively assist training, advice, and general supervision a scout venturer in planning, organizing, and leading a service project related to leave no trace. The outdoor ethics guide, a trooplevel position of responsibility for youth that in january 2016 replaced the position of leave no trace trainer, now has its very own handbook. Apr 27, 2010 leave no trace is an outdoor ethics program which encourages responsible use of outdoor resources. We serve you and the council in the following areas.
To lead a trainer course, leave no trace master educators must be current. Heres the new leave no trace trainer patch for the troop leadership position starting in january. Attendance for the entire duration of the training is required. Leave no trace training the boy scouts of america is committed to implementing leave no trace at all levels of the program. Attendance for the entire duration of the training is required for additional. Tendoy service area districts includes tendoy, bingpow, portneuf, south caribou and malad districts. A guide to dating and identifying boy scout of america badges, uniforms and insignia 4th edition book corrections and additions as of march 23, 2012. Have a thorough understanding of and commitment to leave no trace. A scout, or venturer may take any 16hour leave no trace trainer course from a leave no trace master educator to qualify for the troop, or crew position of responsibility. Boy scouts and scouters interested in learning more about outdoor ethics and leave no trace should begin by exploring the outdoor ethics awareness award.
The cub scout, boy scout, varsity scout, venturing, and sea scout programs all. Preserving nature is one of the objectives of scouting. For boy scouts, the team hosted one of the 10 decathlon events at camp ross. The senior patrol leader may appoint a scout, 14 years or older who has successfully completed the official 16hour leave no trace trainer training course, to serve as. The grand teton council teaches and supports training at the leave no. It was the featured front page article in the january 2014 issue of boys life magazine as a premier national bsa event.
Watch the national park service leave no trace video. Ncac cub scout outdoor ethics award national capital. Plan and conduct a leave no trace awareness session for scouts, venturers, scouters, or an. We all must do what we can as scouts and leave no trace. The leave no trace trainer leadership position is a youth position, not an adult position. Students receive leave no trace teaching materials, a certificate of course completion, a leave no trace trainer lapel pin and patch, and a bsa. Scouts interested in learning more about outdoor ethics and leave no trace should begin by exploring the outdoor ethics awareness award. The award is a patch and is earned once by any bsa member. The leave no trace trainer helps minimize impact on the land by teaching members the principles of leave no trace and improving scouts outdoor ethics decisionmaking skills. Leave no trace scouting has embraced the principles of leave no trace to provide a framework for planning, preparing, and making good decisions for all our outdoor activities.
The boy scouts of america is committed to implementing leave no trace at all levels of the program. Leave no trace awareness award verdugo hills council boy. Participate in an outdoor ethics course, workshop, or training activity facilitated by a person who has. Bsa leave no trace trainer course manual the boy scouts of america has adopted the principles of leave no trace, which are easy to learn and apply. In recent years, leave no trace principles have become entrenched in scouting. Scouts and adults first earn the outdoor ethics awareness award and can then proceed on to the outdoor ethics action award with further effort. With these patches, you will be able to reward the craziest of accomplishments and mishaps while having a good laugh. Bsa leave no trace trainer course manual updated feb 25, 2020. Leave no trace district outdoor ethics advocate patch. Spoof merit badges are a unique way to make scouting and other activities just a little more fun. Every outing and activity should be conducted with leave no trace in mind.
That means carting out all supplies and garbage and inspecting to make sure nothing is left behind or in disrepair. Participate in a leave no trace related service project. Outdoor ethics guides help troops plan and conduct an outdoor program that emphasizes effectively practicing the outdoor code, the leave no trace principles, and the tread lightly. Since yesterdays post was somewhat related to leave no trace, i thought id post the requirements for boy scouts for the leave no trace award. When boys and leaders complete the requirements they may purchase a cub scout leave no trace temporary patch. Upon completion of the course, trainers will receive the leave no trace trainer patch from the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics, along with a course certificate.
Outdoor ethics recognizes individuals practicing leave no trace. Master educators teach trainers, the second level of instructors. Boy scouts will complete a couple of these requirements while working their way toward eagle scout. Recite from memory and explain the meaning of the outdoor code. Leave no trace trainer course cascade pacific council, bsa. A lnt trainer course runs about 16 hours over a weekend. Outdoor ethics is needed today more than ever before when millions of scouts regularly recreate in parks and public. Teach a leave no trace related skill to a scouting unit or other interested group. It will also fulfill most of the venturing ranger award leave no trace requirements. A leave no trace game called ok no way challenged scouts to determine whether or not common. This course is instructed by nationally designated leave no trace master educators and trainers. This ed information has been reprinted with permission from the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics.
Outdoor code as an american, i will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire. On three separate campingbackpacking trips with your troop or team, demonstrate and practice the leave no trace skills appropriate to the trip. Here are some ideas and resources to help you work on outdoor ethics awareness and action awards from home see our facebook page for other ideas from our oe community leave no trace center resources. Assist at least three scouts in earning the leave no trace achievement award. Ideally the requirements are checked by a leader who has taken the leave no trace 101 course, or by a leave no trace master educator or trainer. The bsa leave no trace trainer course is an official bsa training course. Successfully complete the leave no trace trainer training course. Outdoor ethics archives national capital area council. Earning the bsa leave no trace achievement award could set the stage for starting on a comprehensive leave no trace training continuum.
The leave no trace tread lightly training initiative incorporates much of what the boys scouts of america believes in, which is to instill values in. Authorization to conduct the course must be obtained from the host councils outdoor ethics advocate or, if the host council does not have an outdoor ethics advocate, from the appropriate individual or committee authorized to approve such courses. Draw a poster to illustrate the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines and display it at a pack meeting. Upon completion of the course, trainers will receive the leave no trace trainer patch and pin from the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics, along with a course certificate and wallet card.
Now theres an honor guard patch to recognize this important role. This site is not officially associated with the boy scouts of america find more scouting resources at. Scouts bsa outdoor ethics awards boy scouts of america. The cub scout, scouts bsa, venturing, and sea scout programs all include outdoor stewardship, care for the environment, and leave no trace. Apr 25, 2017 the leave no trace logo in white and green embroidered on a black patch. The senior patrol leader may appoint a scout, 14 years or older who has successfully completed the official 16hour leave no trace trainer training course, to. Leave no trace frontcountry guidelines scouter mom.
We carry recognitions for those who have completed training and also those who commit to and practice the leave no trace principles. Attend the course of leave no trace trainer course 101 last september 68, 2019 at camp davy crockett, whiteburg, tn and had a blast time at the camp and of attending this course with 2 other scouters from here of arab, alabama. High adventure team verdugo hills council boy scouts of america. Kudos new leave no trace trainers national capital area council.
The outdoor ethics guide specializes in teaching leave no trace and tread lightly. Philmont scout ranch, the boy scouts of americas premier high adventure base, challenges scouts and venturers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern new mexico wilderness. They are now registered as leave no trace trainers with the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics and with the bsa. This course will meet the new bsa national requirements for the boy scouts to serve in the troops new leave no trace trainer position. Ncac cub scout outdoor ethics award national capital area. Adults are encouraged to become leave no trace trainers by completing the lnt trainer training, but they do not wear the lnt trainer position patch. As with any project this size, errors and omissions can slip by me and my staff of 8 great volunteer editors. Students will receive leave no trace teaching materials, a certificate of course completion, a leave no trace trainer lapel pin and patch, and a bsa leave no trace trainer card. A scout who wants to help teach leave no trace in his troop or team but who has not completed the 16hour lnt trainer course can serve in the instructor junior leadership position. Senior patrol leader, quartermaster, leave no trace trainer.
Every cub scout, boy scout, varsity scout, venturing, and sea scout unit should have at least one leave no trace outdoor ethics trainer. The outdoor ethics awareness award is considered a temporary patch. Promise to practice the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the cub scout leave no trace pledge. Leave no trace trainer was a youth position in the troop. For years, boy scout honor guards have added reverence, dignity and patriotism to events. The frontcountry guidelines are the guidelines for dayuse areas like parks and trails. Troop leave no trace trainer change to troop outdoor ethics guide for more information on the change from the leave no trace trainer junior leadership position to the outdoor ethics guide, please see the january 2016 scoutcast scroll down to januarys scoutcast for the discussion with dave oleary, chair of the bsas outdoor ethics subcommittee. National capital area council leave no trace trainer course. The handbook had many features returned that were removed years ago and put into the bsa field handbook. Hiking and camping without a trace are signs of an expert outdoorsman, and of a scout or scouter who cares for the environment. Leave no trace boy scouts of america boy scouts of. Since an adult cannot wear the bsa lnt trainer youth position patch, what can they. Use edit replace all in the template file to update location and date before doing the.
Building upon this foundation, the cub scout, boy scout, varsity scout, venturing, and sea scout programs all include outdoor stewardship, care for the environment, and leave no trace as part of their programs. The book is organized by topic now rather than by rank. My unit does not have anyone trained in leave no trace to facilitate an. Advanced training is available for master educators, the top leave no trace instructors. Opportunity to purchase leave no trace trainer materials andor activity items may be available at the end of the course. Scoutmaster musings leave no trace trainer boy scout trail. I have not yet seen the requirements or expectations of holding that position, except for rumors that completing an official leave no trace trainer course is required before wearing the patch. Take part in the ranger led training for the philmont wilderness pledge and leave no trace.
Trainers and master educators conduct awareness workshops, which are designed to promote leave no. The outdoor camping experience allows participants. Browse the wide variety of merit badges we have and buy some today for your next recognition night. Trainer course is an informative, practical, and fun 2day workshop on the ethics and practice of minimumimpact recreation and travel. The scout should have a thorough understanding of and commitment to leave no trace and tread lightly. Find patches and more below and order what you need today. Bsa leave no trace trainer course resources outdoor ethics bsa. Boy scout youth may wear the outdoor ethics guide leadership patch, provided by your troop.
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