Training

Trainings at the Council Service Center are from 10:30am to 2:30pm and will include all supplies.

Training at Camp Emerson are overnight 8:00am Saturday morning until 11:00am on Sunday and will include all program supplies, meals, and lodgings.

$10

Council Service Center
2351 W. Lugonia Ave
Redlands, CA 92374

Cub Scout Leaders: Focus on age-appropriate program delivery, den/pack structure, advancement, and family involvement. 

$239

Camp Emerson
53155 Idyllbrook Drive
Idyllwild CA , 92549

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) training equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to handle medical emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, where professional medical assistance might be delayed. This training is essential for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, campers, climbers, and professionals working in remote areas.

Key Features of Wilderness First Aid Training:

1. Focus on Remote Situations:

   • Deals with emergencies in settings far from immediate medical care.

   • Covers prolonged patient care (hours or days) due to delayed evacuation.

2. Common Topics Covered:

   • Assessing and prioritizing care in emergencies.

   • Treating injuries like fractures, sprains, and wounds.

   • Managing environmental illnesses, such as hypothermia, heat stroke, and altitude sickness.

   • Handling medical conditions like allergic reactions, dehydration, and infections.

   • Performing improvised first aid with limited resources.

   • Planning and executing evacuations.

3. Skills Taught:

   • Scene safety and patient assessment.

   • CPR and AED use (in some courses).

   • Splinting broken bones and stabilizing spinal injuries.

   • Wound cleaning and infection prevention.

   • Building makeshift shelters or stretchers.

4. Who Should Take It?:

   • Outdoor enthusiasts (hikers, backpackers, climbers).

   • Guides, instructors, and outdoor educators.

   • Search-and-rescue teams.

   • Remote-area workers (foresters, researchers).

5. Course Details:

   • Duration: Typically 16-20 hours over 2-3 days.

   • Certification: Provided upon completion, often valid for 2 years.

   • Hands-On: Includes simulations, scenarios, and practical exercises.

Why It’s Important:

WFA training bridges the gap between basic first aid and more advanced medical care needed in isolated areas, empowering individuals to save lives and reduce the severity of injuries in wilderness environments.

$45

Camp Emerson
53155 Idyllbrook Drive
Idyllwild CA , 92549

IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) and BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) are essential training courses provided by Scouting America to prepare leaders for outdoor adventures with their units. Here’s what they involve:

BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation):

• Purpose: Prepares Cub Scout leaders to conduct safe and fun overnight camping trips for Cub Scouts (grades K-5).

• Key Features:

  • Focused on Cub Scout-level outdoor activities.

  • A combination of online and in-person training.

  • Ensures at least one BALOO-trained adult is present on any Cub Scout overnight campout.

• Topics Covered:

  • BSA’s camping policies and guidelines.

  • Campfire program planning and outdoor activities.

  • Proper meal planning and preparation.

  • Basic outdoor safety and emergency procedures.

  • Setting up a safe and fun camping environment.

• Who Needs BALOO?

  • At least one adult leader in a Cub Scout pack attending an overnight outing.

  • Recommended for Den Leaders, Cubmasters, and Assistant Cubmasters.

IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills):

• Purpose: Provides Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and other adult leaders with the basic outdoor skills required for Scouts BSA (ages 11-17) camping and advancement.

• Key Features:

  • Focused on Scouts BSA-level outdoor activities.

  • Hands-on course that simulates a Scout camping experience.

  • Required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be considered trained.

• Topics Covered:

  • Outdoor skills for rank advancement (e.g., cooking, knots, first aid).

  • Camp setup and safety protocols.

  • Map and compass navigation.

  • Fire-building, outdoor ethics, and Leave No Trace principles.

  • Basic wilderness survival techniques.

• Who Needs IOLS?

  • Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and other adults involved in outdoor programming for Scouts BSA.