Leave No Trace Trainer Course

Camp Yawgoog

Who  – Scouts, BSA over 14 years of age, Venturers, Adults and/or Youth, Venturing Advisors, Associate Venturing Advisors, Unit Commissioners, and other adult leaders.   

What - The basic training course for individuals who want to become Outdoor Ethics Trainers.

The Leave No Trace Trainer discussing the sustainable elements of camping following the principles of Leave No Trace in a day and half, with overnight camping required as part of the course.  All course materials will be supplied in the fee.

Why - Earn the certification as Outdoor Ethics trainers.  And to be able to train the scouts in their units on the methods of Leave No Trace’s program.

Where - Camp Yawgoog - 61 Rockville Road, Rockville, RI 02871

Training will take place in the Bucklin Memorial room.

After entering the wooden gate, take an immediate left into the gravel parking lot.  The path to the Bucklin Building is opposite the lot.  The Memorial Room is on the second floor.

When - Saturday, September 9th 2023

• Time Program Begins - 9 AM on Saturday    Ends 7 Pm Saturday night
• Check In/ Registration - Start time: 8:30 AM     End time: 9:00 AM

How - Register online today!

All program materials will be provided as part of your course fee.

Please bring your own lunch and dinner. Meals are not provided. 

Dress is casual, please dress weather appropriate.

Leave No Trace Trainer Course

Yawgoog Scout Reservation, 61 Camp Yawgoog Rd., Rockville, RI 02873 401-539-2311

9:00 AM Saturday, September 9th to 11:00 AM September 10th, 2023

Overnight camping is part of the course

This course is for everyone age 14 & older who will teach Leave No Trace to others. Leave No Trace is integrated into every Scouting Program, every Pack, Troop, Crew and Ship should have a LNT Trainer. The course is highly recommended for members of the Districts' outdoor skills training teams who teach IOLS, BALOO, OWLS, and Leader Specific Training. Scouts holding the Outdoor Ethics Guide position of responsibility learn the skills they need to be successful in their job through participating in this course.  

Participants learn LNT principles, skills, and ethics through a combination of presentation, discussion, and hands-on activities.  They learn and practice techniques for teaching these concepts.   

Those completing the course will be BSA Leave No Trace Trainers, recognized by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Completing the course prepares you to:  

• Understand, demonstrate, and teach minimum impact techniques to friends, family, scouting groups, and other community groups. 

• Teach the BSA Leave No Trace 101 Awareness class, BSA Outdoor Ethics Orientation Course, Leave No Trace sessions in Scout Training, Leave No Trace Awareness workshops, and lead LNT activities at Scouting events.

• Better understand outdoor ethics concepts presented in Outdoor leader training and Leader Specific Training

• Lead discussions on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic.

• Better understand and teach 44 of the 2021 Trail to 1^st Class requirements (34%)

Course Cost:  $45.00   (Includes camping fees, council fees, AND over $75 worth of LNT program materials at commercial price.  Participants will be split into patrols and responsible for planning, purchasing, and cooking their own patrol meals).

Course size is limited, Register soon!   Registration links can be found on the Council Calendar

What is the purpose of this class?

The Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scout programs all include outdoor stewardship, care for the environment, and Leave No Trace as part of their programs. This course is offered to train adults and youth aged 14 to serve their units and districts as Leave No Trace Trainers and as Outdoor Ethics Guides. Every Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scout unit should have at least one Leave No Trace/Outdoor Ethics Trainer. We recommend that Boy Scouts complete this course before serving in the troop Outdoor Ethics Guide position.  The course is highly recommended for members of the Districts' outdoor skills training teams who teach IOLS, BALOO, OWLS, and Leader Specific Training.

Who should attend?

Venturers, Sea Scouts, and Scouts BSA aged 14 and older; adult Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, and Sea Scout leaders; and District and Council leaders and trainers.

What will I learn?

This course is designed to enhance your understanding of Leave No Trace practices and outdoor ethics and increase your level of confidence teaching Leave No Trace skills and ethics.  You will be introduced to concepts and methods that will advance your knowledge of recreational impacts and Leave No Trace ethics in developed areas and high adventure back country environments. 

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. 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.

This course is instructed by nationally designated Leave No Trace Master Educators and Trainers. Attendance for the entire duration of the training is required

For additional information contact:

Bob Sirhal and Kerrie Tehan

Leave No Trace Master Educator &                                                      

Tread Lightly Trainer 

rjsirhal@gmail.com

(401)965-0116

CONTACT E-MAIL

diane.cloutier@scouting.org

COST $45.00 per Participant