Greater St. Louis Area and Lewis & Clark Councils ~ Boy Scouts of America
CHALLENGECOURSEINSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONTRAINING, 2016 & ‘17
/September 21, October 1 & 2, 2016 at S bar FScout Ranch
October 26, November 56, 2015 at Camp Joy
April 26, May 6 & 7, 2017at S bar F Scout Ranch
JOINT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING, started in 2013
The joint Challenge Course and Climbing Instructor Training programs of the Greater St. Louis Area and the Lewis & Clark Councils were approved by the BSA in June 2013. The Challenge Course/Climbing Committees of both councils saw the opportunity of having training courses that would enable Instructors to be able to lead at any of the 3 Challenge Courses that our councils operate. When a Scouter takes their Initial Challenge Course Instructor training at either S-F or Camp Joy they then would be able to take a 1 day orientation course for the other courses.
A Wednesday night meeting and a weekend training course are required to be eligible to become a qualified leader for our Challenge Courses. GSLAC has a course at S bar F Scout Ranch and Beaumont Scout Reservation, L&Chas a course at Camp Joy; different from each other but all offer the challenges that Scouts and Venturers enjoy. All programs and sites use the same policies and procedures.
WEEKEND INITIAL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSES, 2 at S bar F, 1 at CAMP JOYare offered; all teach the basic skills needed to become a Challenge Course Instructor in both councils. Course content is identical; you receive instruction about how to lead a safe and fun experience withsessions on equipment, game leadership and course management and the specifics of the S bar F or Camp Joy Challenge Courses.
1 DAY ORIENTATION TRAINING COURSES
After taking any of the Initial Weekend Instructor Training Courses, Scouters may take the 1 Day Orientation courses for the other 2 Challenge Courses. Currently we have only scheduled an Orientation Course for the Beaumont Scout Reservation Challenge Course in the fall of 2016 and spring 2017. Watch council websites as we plan to add 1 day courses for Camp Joy and S bar F.
1 DAY ORIENTATION TRAINING – Sunday Oct. 30, 2016 or Saturday, June 10, 2017at Beaumont
This one-day orientation is held at Beaumont. Take the Beaumont 1 day orientation to become eligibleto be qualified for both Beaumont and S bar F courses. While both S bar F and Beaumont have the same procedures and equipment they have different events and layout. You must have successfully completed the initial weekend training at S bar Fto be eligible for the one-day orientation at Beaumont and to become qualified as an Instructor for the Beaumont Course.
INITIAL WEEKEND TRAINING SCHEDULES:
S bar F Training
Wednesday 9-21, 2016 or 4-26, 2017at 7:00 PMat the Emerson Center, downstairs, at Beaumont Scout Reservation, the Herrin, IL Service Center or the Cape Girardeau, MO Service Center. When making your reservation, you must inform the Camping Department what ServiceCenter training you will be attending. If no one indicates that they will attend the Wednesday meeting at a ServiceCenter no one from the Challenge Course Staff will be scheduled to be at that location for training. If you can’t make the Wednesday night meeting you will still be able to take the weekend training but you must call the Training Course Director. On Wednesday night everyone will receive a piece of 1” tubular webbing Swami Belt, knot training, a detailed equipment list, and training about equipment and what to bring for weekend training and Saturday night camping at the S bar F Challenge Course.
Saturday, 10-1, 2016:or Saturday, 5-6, 2017:
Meet at the Nim’s Lake Overlook parking lot at S-F Scout Ranch at approximately 7:30 AM.
We will hike out of the parking lot at 8:00 AM sharp – don’t be late; we leave at 8:00 with or without you.
Sunday 10-2, 2016 or 5-7, 2017:we will finish training at about 4:00 PM
Camp Joy Training
Wednesday 10-26, 2016 at 7:00 PMat the Lewis & Clark Service Center, 335 West Main St, Belleville, IL 62220. If you can’t make the Wednesday night meeting you will still be able to take the weekend training but you must call the Council Chairman. On Wednesday night everyone will receive a piece of 1” tubular webbing Swami Belt, knot training, a detailed equipment list, and training about equipment and what to bring for weekend training and Saturday night camping near the O’ Pavilion at Camp Joy.
Saturday, 11-5, 2016:
Meet at the“O” Pavilion just off the main parking lot of Camp Joy at approximately 7:30 AM.
We will hike out of the parking lot at 8:00 AM sharp – don’t be late; we leave at 8:00 with or without you.
Sunday 11-6, 2016:we will finish training at about 4:00 PM
1 DAY, Oct. 30, 2016 or June 10, 2017 Beaumont ORIENTATION TRAINING SCHEDULE:
Training starts at 8 AM at the Emerson Centerparking lot near the swimming pool.
Bring personal gear, lunch, Swami Belt, medical history form and manual. You must sign up in advance and pay a $5 fee. Course finishes at 4 PM. There is no class size limit.
FEES:
INITIAL WEEKEND TRAINING FEE ~ $25
Includes Swami Belt webbing, bandana, notebook, two patches or $5 if you have taken Rock Climbing Training – bring your three ring binder & seat harness/Swami Belt. You will receive two patches and the inserts for Challenge Course Training. The Council does not send a receipt back to you unless you pay in person or on line.
1 DAY ORIENTATION FEE ~ $5
CLASS SIZE & PRE-REGISTRATION:
There is a class size limit for the Initial Weekend Training. Training reservations are on a first paid, first trained basis. Help us to prepare for training by registering. Best to do in advance but you can call at the last minute so we can make room for you. Units may not sign up more than three Scouters for Initial Challenge Course Training experience. No limit for the 1 Day Orientation training but you must preregister.
HOW OLD MUST A SCOUTER BE & IS THE TRAINING STRENUOUS?
You must be at least 21 years old to take training. This training is very active and high energy – there is no sitting around and it is all outdoors (rain or shine). Don’t sign up thinking that this training is lecture and theories.
Mail or bring in the attached reservation sheet prior to training so we’ll know who is coming. Indicate on the sheet if you will attend the Wednesday night training.Remember to call the Challenge Course Training Director if you can’t attend the Wednesday night meeting. Be prepared for a great outdoor training experience so that your young people can have a super Challenge Course experience.
Off Belay!
Scott ShipleyDennis Branson
Greater St. Louis Area Lewis & Clark
Challenge Course Trng. Director Council Chair
C: 314-623-9837618-604-9494
Bring to any GSLAC Service Center or mail to: GSLAC, BSA; Camping Dept.; 4568 W. Pine Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108. All fees for the Camp Joy training course will be paid to the Greater St. Louis Area Council because all the training material and literature has already been purchased by that council. Each Scouter must submit separate registration. Make checks payable to: Greater St. Louis Area Council, B.S.A.
OR
Register and Pay on-line at the training section on the council website:
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION for CHALLENGE COURSE TRAINING ’16‘17 /
NAME: ______Unit #: _____
Council & District: ______
PHONE: (____)______E MAIL: ______
Place check marks in appropriate blanks.
INITIAL CHALLENGE COURSE TRAINING ~ 2016 & 2017
___October 1 & 2, 2016
___Will ___ will not attend evening orientation on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 at the following location:
___Emerson Center, Beaumont Res. ___Cape Girardeau, MO Service Cntr. ___Herrin, IL Service Cntr.
OR
___ November 56, 2016
___Will ___ will not attend evening orientation on Wednesday, October 26 at the Belleville Service Center.
OR
___ May 6 & 7, 2017
___Will ___ will not attend evening orientation on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the following location:
___Emerson Center, Beaumont Res. ___Cape Girardeau, MO Service Cntr. ___Herrin, IL Service Cntr.
____ 1 DAY ORIENTATION TRAINING ~ October 30, 2016atBEAUMONT
OR
____ 1 DAY ORIENTATION TRAINING ~ June 10, 2017 at BEAUMONT
(Cannot register unless you’ve taken the initial weekend training at S bar F or Camp Joy)