This ed information has been reprinted with permission from the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. Leave no trace trainer this course is overnight and trains someone to teach others principles of leave no trace. Adding stickers was the big selling point on this for my kids if i hadnt brought them out, i dont think i could have kept them engaged long enough. As more people use parks and recreation facilities, leave no trace guidelines become even more important for outdoor visitors. Strong knowledge of leave no trace principles, ethic and skills. Learn more about leave no trace principles and practices for sustainable recreation. Advanced training is available for master educators, the top leave no trace instructors. Leave no trace lnt is an educational program endorsed by the national park service, us forest service, bureau of land management, and the us fish and wildlife service. Earning the bsa leave no trace achievement award could set the stage for starting on a comprehensive leave no trace training continuum.
The boy scouts of america is committed to implementing leave no trace at all levels of the program. Leave no trace closing cards six cub scouts to hold cards and read the cards cubmaster. The following specialized courses provide more advanced awareness and skills training, and develop youth and adults capable of. Participants learn leave no trace awareness, principles, skills,and ethics through a combination of presentation, discussion, and handson activities. For convenient offline use or printing, a pdf version of this document is available. Leave no trace awareness instilling values in young people and preparing them to make moral and ethical choices throughout their lifetime is the mission of the boy scouts of america. As more people use parks and recreation facilities. Leave no trace provides research, education and initiatives so every person who ventures outside can protect and enjoy our world responsibly. This course is open to all bsa adults and bsa youth minimum age 14. The leave no trace award cub scouts has been replaced by the outdoor ethics awareness award.
Outdoor ethics guide handbook now available as pdf download. Leave no trace is an educational, nonprofit movement dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors by all people, worldwide. Leave no trace is a national organization that protects the outdoors by teaching people to enjoy it responsibly. Discuss with your leader or parentguardian the importance of the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines. Leave no trace trainer verdugo hills council boy scouts of. Draw a poster to illustrate the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines and display it at a pack meeting. Discussing the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines is one of the requirements for the cub scout leave no trace award. Research and resources leave no trace center for outdoor ethics.
Leave no trace boy scout award scouts bsa boy scouts cub scouts. Teaching leave no trace virginia commonwealth university. Vista outdoors mission statement is bringing the world outside, and with the announcement of our historic partnership with the boy scouts of america, it will help us bring over 2 million scouts outside to enjoy the outdoors and learn how they can leave no trace. When you successfully complete peak online, you will be able to download a digital certificate of completion.
This energetic, twoperson team travels around the country visiting national, state, and local parks to spread the word about lnt by engaging the public in participatory games and activities. This course certifies troop, team, crew, and pack leaders to train leave no trace principles. Assist at least three scouts in earning the leave no trace achievement award. 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. Boy scouts of america outdoor ethics leave no trace camping boy scouts of america outdoor ethics delivering the bsa leave no trace program presentation objectives. Appreciation for our natural environment and a knowledge of the interrelationships of nature bolster our respect and reverence toward the environment and nature. 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. See the documents below for the other requirements for each level. A card game to help you turn leave no trace principles. Ncac scouters recently had the amazing opportunity to participate in leave no trace lnt activities with the lnt traveling trainers. 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 patch is a temporary patch and should be displayed centered on the right pocket, either sewn or hanging from the pocket button.
Bsa leave no trace trainer course resources outdoor ethics bsa. Notrace or minimum impact camping is scoutings outdoor philosophy. Attend an outdoor ethics orientation or leave no trace trainer course. In recent years, leave no trace principles have become entrenched in scouting. The outdoor ethics guide handbook is available now as a free pdf download.
Learn more about leave no trace principles and practices for. Oct 16, 2019 bsa leave no trace 101 course resources. The leave no trace concept is one that crosses all boundaries of the recreation spectrum and is applicable for anyone who enjoys spending time in the outdoor environment. Also see the cub scout outdoor activity award page 149. Participate in a leave no tracerelated service project. Bsa leave no trace trainer course manual, minimum 16 hours course. Lnt is now part of the official boy scout program and many girl scout councils have incorporated it into their troop camper and other outdoor courses. Complete both online leave no trace and tread lightly. Be able to demonstrate how to reduce outdoor impacts. Discuss with your leader or parentguardian the importance of the. Resources specifically tailored for teaching leave no trace to girl scout.
For cub scouts, see page 151152 of the tiger cub handbook for the leave no trace awareness award and the cub scout leave no trace pledge. Promise to practice the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the cub scout leave no trace pledge. Master educators are qualified to lead leave no trace trainer courses, which ncac offers four times a year. Leave no trace course this is a hourlong awareness course where you are taught the princples of leave no trace. The memberdriven leave no trace center for outdoor ethics teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. You will be given a lnt principle to teach the group in a 1015 minute lesson. A leave no trace curriculum that is ideal for elementary school aged youth. Leave no trace patch for tiger cubs, cub scouts and webelos scouts. Teach participants leave no trace principles by showing them a firsthand example of a highimpact campsite. Scoutbook cub scoutings leave no trace awareness award. Read and be able to explain chapter 7, outdoor ethics, in the boy scout handbook. This brief course will provide you with a better understanding of recreationrelated impacts, the seven principles and how leave no trace skills and ethics can help protect the outdoor places we love.
At girl scouts, we believe in responsible behavior and respecting the environment. This post may contain affiliate links which means we receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase. Cub scout outdoor code and leave no trace pledge pack. Leave no trace trainer courses are twoday trainings taught by. The leave no trace center for outdoor ethics is a national organization that supports protecting the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. Boy scouts and varsity scouts who complete this course are qualified to hold the leave no trace trainer position in their unit. Online awareness course leave no trace center for outdoor. Complete leave no trace advancementrelated requirements for current rank. At the top of the pyramid, the fiveday, fivenight bsa leave no trace master educator course teaches individuals age 18 and older how to conduct courses and train trainers. Leave no trace provides research, education and initiatives so every person who ventures outside can. On three separate outings demonstrate and practice the frontcountry guidelines of leave no trace.
Each principle should be allotted 10 to 15 minutes. Josh holley in july while on a 22mile hike from little molas lake. Leave no trace trainer postponed boy scouts of america. Leave no trace for the boy scouts of america 1 leave no trace for the boy scouts of america leave no trace center for outdoor ethics u. The other requirements for this award vary depending on which age level the cub scouts are. How to be most successful in the role boy scouts of america.
As an amazon associate, i earn from qualifying purchases. This course is usually tought at wood badge and is often taught at scout camp. Bsa leave no trace 101 course resources outdoor ethics. A card game to help you turn leave no trace principles into. See more ideas about girl scout camping, scout camping and cub scouts. Upon completion, you will be registered as a trainer with the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics and will receive a certificate of completion and a trainer pin. Leave no trace center, 101 ways to teach leave no trace course requirements. Ppt leave no trace powerpoint presentation free to. Learn the proper leave no trace methods for taking cub scout, scouts bsa, and venturing units camping.
Cub scoutings leave no trace awareness award requirements for tigers, cub scouts, webelos scouts 1. Leave no trace instilling values in young people and preparing them to make moral and ethical choices throughout their lifetime is the mission of the boy scouts of america. Leave no trace center for outdoor ethics 3,514 views 3. Bsa outdoor ethics training overview boy scouts of america. Leave no trace trainer status required training for troop leave no trace. The course is open to registered adult scout leaders and registered youth members age 14 and older scoutsbsa and venturers each course participant will prepare and present a lesson or activity lasting 710 minutes on a leave no trace topic during the weekend, based on resources and materials provided before the course. Outdoor code as an american, i will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors, and be conservation minded. Scouters and youth in all sections practise minimum impact outdoor skills so that the natural world will be there for us to. Thats why leave no trace is such an important aspect of girl scouts. Discuss with your dens cub scouts or your packs leaders the importance of the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines.
Leave no trace master educator course 2017 national. Free download boy scouts of america outdoor ethics powerpoint. Leave no trace was formally conceived of by the national forest service in the 1960s. Forest service national park service bureau of land management u. A collection of activities, games and initiatives that explore leave no trace. I developed this leave no trace booklet to make learning camping etiquette and rules more fun. This flier can be downloaded from the bsa web site. Leave no trace trainer course cascade pacific council, bsa. Aug 09, 2016 boy scouts luke gundry, left, and jackson mcglasson, center, work on their map and compass skills with assistant scoutmaster dr. Teach a leave no trace related skill to a scouting unit or other interested group. Aug 06, 2018 leave no trace is a national organization that protects the outdoors by teaching people to enjoy it responsibly.
Request a leave no trace program for your park or group. 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. However, some councils still have this patch in their local scout store and will continue to allow people to earn it until the patches are gone. Contact your local councils scout store for more information. See more ideas about leave no trace, cub scouts wolf and wolf scouts. Bsa outdoor ethics training overview outdoor ethics and leave no trace are key components of all core bsa outdoor training programs. Participate in a leave no trace related service project. However, as public land use expanded and land managers witnessed the adverse effects of this use, the forest service along with the national. Bsa version pdf leave no trace center version printed manual leave no trace video national park service. These courses are open to scouts 14 years old and up and adult boy scout and cub scout leaders. Scouts and their leaders can earn the outdoor ethics awareness award to start learning about being responsible citizens while outdoors. Leave no trace trainer course western massachusetts council. Leave no trace guidelines become even more important for outdoor visitors. A leave no trace ethics reference card hang tag bsa teaching leave no trace manual available for download from the bsa web site.
Teach a leave no tracerelated skill to a scouting unit or other interested group. The twopage pdf for cub scouts lists the principles, or go the website. Jan 22, 2012 leave no trace center for outdoor ethics 3,514 views 3. Bsa, bsa leave no trace trainer course manual bsa, boy scout handbook, centennial edition, chapter 7 additional resource. Bsa teaching leave no trace manual available for download from the bsa web site, bsa leave no trace awareness. Leave no trace boy scout award scouts bsa boy scouts cub. Protect the outdoors leave no trace center for outdoor. Its no surprise, then, that conservation is the foundation on which scouts bsa built itself all the way back in the year 1910. Register here for the upcoming leave no trace trainer course in virginia on september 1617 and in maryland on september 29 october 1.
Bsa outdoor ethics resources boy scouts of america. Fish wildlife service national outdoor leadership school a national education program designed to teach stewardship, land ethics. Every unit should have at least one leave no trace trainer. A scouters guide to teaching leave no trace ethics. The leave no trace center for outdoor ethics, in conjunction with the boy scouts of america, has established a program which is intended to educate cub scouts and leaders in the preservation of natural spaces, with the goal of keeping wild areas wild. Leave no trace frontcountry guidelines scouter mom. This works well for stationed events where participants rotate through various educational stations. Leave no trace requirements webelos cub scout tracker. Ppt leave no trace for the boy scouts of america powerpoint. Participants will be able to list at least four of the seven principles and one way to follow each of them. Leave no trace with audio description download mp4 wmv. Outdoor code as an american, i will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire.
The cub scout, scouts bsa, varsity scout, venturing, and sea scout programs all include outdoor stewardship, care for the environment, and leave no trace as part of their programs. Leaders educate their unit in key leave no trace principles and skills and complete the discussion verifying understanding of leave no trace principles. Leave no trace trainer course boy scouts of america. Download the standard leave no trace powerpoint deck. Leave no trace video national park service online video low res. Scouts participate in leave no trace activities the.
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