Successfully complete the leave no trace trainer training course. Kudos new leave no trace trainers national capital area. Draw a poster to illustrate the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines and display it at a pack meeting. We carry recognitions for those who have completed training and also those who commit to and practice the leave no trace principles. 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. Leave no trace trainer position outdoor ethics bsa. Students receive leave no trace teaching materials, a certificate of course completion, a leave no trace trainer lapel pin and patch, and a bsa. 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. Leave no trace boy scouts of america boy scouts of. Ncac cub scout outdoor ethics award national capital area.
For years, boy scout honor guards have added reverence, dignity and patriotism to events. Boy scouts will complete a couple of these requirements while working their way toward eagle scout. High adventure team verdugo hills council boy scouts of america. Now theres an honor guard patch to recognize this important role. Leave no trace trainer course cascade pacific council, bsa. When there is a conflict between two published lists of requirements, such as boy scout requirements bsa publication no. Public leave no trace boy scout troop 724 west covina. Earning the bsa leave no trace achievement award could set the stage for starting on a comprehensive leave no trace training continuum. Use edit replace all in the template file to update location and date before doing the. National capital area council leave no trace trainer course.
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. Scouts bsa outdoor ethics awards boy scouts of america. This course will meet the new bsa national requirements for the boy scouts to serve in the troops new leave no trace trainer position. 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. 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. This activity is ideal for events such as national public lands day or black rock. 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. It will also fulfill most of the venturing ranger award leave no trace requirements. On three separate campingbackpacking trips with your troop or team, demonstrate and practice the leave no trace skills appropriate to the trip. Leave no trace awareness award verdugo hills council boy.
Preserving nature is one of the objectives of scouting. The scout should have a thorough understanding of and commitment to leave no trace and tread lightly. Senior patrol leader, quartermaster, leave no trace trainer. Outdoor ethics recognizes individuals practicing leave no trace. Attendance for the entire duration of the training is required for additional. Leave no trace is an awareness and an attitude rather than a. Instruction and training in subjects critical to outdoor leadership promotion of outdoor adventure and conservation. Leave no trace district outdoor ethics advocate patch. Heres the new leave no trace trainer patch for the troop leadership position starting in january. 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. Outdoor ethics is needed today more than ever before when millions of scouts regularly recreate in parks and public lands.
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. Hiking and camping without a trace are signs of an expert outdoorsman, and of a scout or scouter who cares for the environment. 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. Since an adult cannot wear the bsa lnt trainer youth position patch, what can they. Participate in an outdoor ethics course, workshop, or training activity facilitated by a person who has. Leave no trace trainer is a junior leadership position which qualifies as a leadership position for star, life and eagle rank advancement. 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. Outdoor ethics guide handbook now available as pdf download. Ncac cub scout outdoor ethics award national capital. Apr 27, 2010 leave no trace is an outdoor ethics program which encourages responsible use of outdoor resources.
Participate in a leave no trace related service project. Leave no trace trainer course germantown, md outdoor ethics. Oct 30, 2017 eagle scout announcement portsmouth, ri robert zeller jr. Watch the national park service leave no trace video. 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. 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.
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. Opportunity to purchase leave no trace trainer materials andor activity items may be available at the end of the course. The cub scout, boy scout, varsity scout, venturing, and sea scout programs all include outdoor. To lead a trainer course, leave no trace master educators must be current. Bsa leave no trace trainer course resources outdoor ethics bsa. Attendance for the entire duration of the training is required. Have a thorough understanding of and commitment to leave no trace. Tendoy service area districts includes tendoy, bingpow, portneuf, south caribou and malad districts. The environment is important and as scouts, it is our responsibility to make sure our footprints dont take a toll on nature. Browse the wide variety of merit badges we have and buy some today for your next recognition night.
Cub scouts and their adult leaders can learn about leaving no trace and treading lightly to improve their outdoor skills, and then receive recognition for their efforts. Leave no trace trainer postponed boy scouts of america. Scouts interested in learning more about outdoor ethics and leave no trace should begin by exploring the outdoor ethics 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. Trainers and master educators conduct awareness workshops, which are designed to promote leave no. 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. 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.
When boys and leaders complete the requirements they may purchase a cub scout leave no trace temporary patch. 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. With these patches, you will be able to reward the craziest of accomplishments and mishaps while having a good laugh. A card game to help you turn leave no trace principles into. 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 grand teton council teaches and supports training at the leave no. Outdoor ethics is needed today more than ever before when millions of scouts regularly recreate in parks and public. Leave no trace frontcountry guidelines scouter mom. Trainer course is an informative, practical, and fun 2day workshop on the ethics and practice of minimumimpact recreation and travel. Boy scouts and scouters interested in learning more about outdoor ethics and leave no trace should begin by exploring the outdoor ethics awareness award.
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. Boy scout youth may wear the outdoor ethics guide leadership patch, provided by your troop. Master educators teach trainers, the second level of instructors. Leave no trace trainer this course is overnight and trains someone to teach others principles of leave no trace. Threeday winter camping experience click here to register online bearpaw is our councils outdoor winter camping experience for scouts bsa troops and venturing crews. Plan and conduct a leave no trace awareness session for scouts, venturers, scouters, or an.
The leave no trace trainer leadership position is a youth position, not an adult position. 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. 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. Advanced training is available for master educators, the top leave no trace instructors. The bsa leave no trace trainer course is an official bsa training course. 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. This ed information has been reprinted with permission from the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. The boy scouts of america is committed to implementing leave no trace at all program levels. Promise to practice the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the cub scout leave no trace pledge. They are now registered as leave no trace trainers with the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics and with the bsa. In recent years, leave no trace principles have become entrenched in scouting.
Recite and explain in your own words the principles of leave no trace, and discuss how an ethical guideline differs from a rule. 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. This site is not officially associated with the boy scouts of america find more scouting resources at. National capital area council leave no trace trainer. Scouts and adults first earn the outdoor ethics awareness award and can then proceed on to the outdoor ethics action award with further effort. For boy scouts, the team hosted one of the 10 decathlon events at camp ross. 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. We serve you and the council in the following areas. The book is organized by topic now rather than by rank. A leave no trace game called ok no way challenged scouts to determine whether or not common. Boy scout advancement changes effective january 1, 2015. 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. A lnt trainer course runs about 16 hours over a weekend. Scarsdales troop 2 life scout and adult leader complete.
Spoof merit badges are a unique way to make scouting and other activities just a little more fun. Show your dedication to the leave no trace outdoor program. Take part in the ranger led training for the philmont wilderness pledge and leave no trace. Plan and conduct a leave no trace awareness session for scouts, scouters, advisors, or an. Remind your girls before leaving any place they go that there should be no trace that they were there. This course is instructed by nationally designated leave no trace master educators and trainers. 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. 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. Find patches and more below and order what you need today. 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. The handbook had many features returned that were removed years ago and put into the bsa field handbook. For boy scouts of america centennial a new centennial handbook was released in july 2009.
In this course, participants will learn about outdoor ethics skills with a focus on the seven leave no trace principles. My unit does not have anyone trained in leave no trace to facilitate an. Actively assist training, advice, and general supervision a scout venturer in planning, organizing, and leading a service project related to leave no trace. The cub scout, boy scout, varsity scout, venturing, and sea scout programs all. Outdoor ethics archives national capital area council. Leave no trace trainer was a youth position in the troop. 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. 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. Every cub scout, boy scout, varsity scout, venturing, and sea scout unit should have at least one leave no trace outdoor ethics trainer. 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. The outdoor camping experience allows participants. Leave no trace trainer is a junior leadership position which qualifies as a leadership position for star, life and. The outdoor ethics guide specializes in teaching leave no trace and tread lightly.
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. As each principle is learned, it should be applied. 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 levels of the program. The memberdriven leave no trace center for outdoor ethics teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Advanced training is available for master educators, the top. We all must do what we can as scouts and leave no trace. The cub scout, scouts bsa, venturing, and sea scout programs all include outdoor stewardship, care for the environment, and leave no trace. Scoutmaster musings leave no trace trainer boy scout trail. Leave no trace master educator course this is a tegional weeklong intense focus on leave no trace principles. 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. 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 award is a patch and is earned once by any bsa member.
A guide to dating and identifying boy scout of america badges. Apr 25, 2017 the leave no trace logo in white and green embroidered on a black patch. The outdoor ethics awareness award is considered a temporary patch. Opportunity to purchase leave no trace trainer materials, activities and center pro shop items may be available at the end of the course. Kudos new leave no trace trainers national capital area council. It was the featured front page article in the january 2014 issue of boys life magazine as a premier national bsa event. This course syllabus is a collaborative effort of the bsa and the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. Leave no trace training the boy scouts of america is committed to implementing leave no trace at all levels of the program. Teach a leave no trace related skill to a scouting unit or other interested group. The frontcountry guidelines are the guidelines for dayuse areas like parks and trails. Bsa leave no trace trainer course manual updated feb 25, 2020. As with any project this size, errors and omissions can slip by me and my staff of 8 great volunteer editors.
Outdoor code as an american, i will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire. 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. The scout in this nowdefunct role brought the message of leave no trace to all scouts in the. Assist a minimum of three scouts venturers in earning the leave no trace awareness award. At the boy scout and varsity scout levels, youth are encouraged to take leadership positions in encouraging proper outdoor ethics using.