Registration for Mission Peak Districts Acorn Training – SMPST (Scoutmaster Position Specific Training) and IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills) courses, collectively known as ACORN Training in the Mission Peak District, is open. Both courses must be completed to earn the “Trained” status and to wear the Trained Patch on an adult scouters uniform.
Trained Adult Leaders are required for Scouts BSA Events. FYI – The SMPST course is not just for scoutmasters! It is designed for all adults and covers how a troop is run. Topics include the aims and methods of scouting, troop organization, the patrol method, the patrol leader’s council, how to organize and help plan a great scouting program, how to promote fun and successful troop campouts, training youth leadership, membership and finances, calendar planning, the advancement program, and other topics. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IN-PERSON vs online.
IOLS is an introduction to outdoor leadership skills. This course provides adult scouters training on the topics that scouts learn as they progress from the Scout rank to the rank of First Class. Topics include Health and Safety, Meal Planning, Cooking & Sanitation, Outdoor Ethics, Wood Tools, Campfires/Stoves, Hiking/Backpacking/Equipment, Maps and Compasses, Ropes, Knots & Lashings, First Aid, Plants & Animals, and more.
We have a few spots left, but because of its popularity, registration is filling up fast!
Registration Links:
SMPST (April 12, 2025): https://scoutingevent.com/023-MPsmpst2025
IOLS (April 13, 2024 & May 16-18, 2025): https://scoutingevent.com/023-mpiols
Best Regards,
Katherine Brovont, Course Director ACORN 2024 -2025 ()
Ankur Zindal SPL, ACORN 2024-2025