Bsa leave no trace 101 course resources outdoor ethics. Advanced training is available for master educators, the top. 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. As each principle is learned, it should be applied. The boy scouts of america is committed to implementing leave. Family outdoor adventure page 106 this achievement is also part of cub scoutings leave no trace award. Charlie left and his son tony right in one of the high passes on the pct cascade mountains of washington state additional usssp lnt web pages. When boys and leaders complete the requirements they may purchase a cub scout leave no trace temporary patch no. Ppt leave no trace powerpoint presentation free to view. The patches for these historical merit badges are distinguished by a gold ring on the outside edge. Ppt leave no trace powerpoint presentation free to. 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.
Commit yourself to the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the cub scout leave no trace pledge. Bsa leave no trace trainer course resources outdoor. Now theres an honor guard patch to recognize this important role. Bsa east carolina council camp boddie leave no trace. 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. Participate in an outdoor ethics course, workshop, or training activity facilitated by a person who has completed the bsa outdoor ethics.
A leave no trace game called ok no way challenged scouts to determine whether or not common. You can find more information about lnt at the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics website here. Watch the national park service leave no trace video 10 min. That means carting out all supplies and garbage and inspecting to make sure nothing is left behind or in disrepair. The oe awareness award patches are available and the oe action award name badges. Jan 07, 2015 leave no trace has gone from a concept to a national nonprofit organization. Leave no trace boy scouts of america boy scouts of. Advanced training is available for master educators, the top leave no trace instructors. Leave no trace is a set of outdoor ethics promoting conservation in the outdoors. Outdoor code as an american, i will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire. Leave no trace trainer course dates and information for leave no trace will be posted whenever training events are planned. Leave no trace training is helping to instill an outdoor ethic.
Active demonstrative knowledge in canoeing, rowing, swimming, and lifesaving merit badge requirements are required to. See our training promotion guidelines page for the most common issues and how to avoid them. The award is a patch and is earned once by any bsa member. Even during the year it took to standardize the american program, the bsa hurriedly printed a temporary handbook, combining chief scout ernest thompson setons birchbark. Master educators teach trainers, the second level of instructors. The leave no trace award cub scouts has been replaced by the outdoor ethics awareness award. Read more about how you can improve your footprint today. Nine out of ten people who visit the outdoors are uninformed about leave no trace and minimizing their impacts. Living history physical fitness plants and wildlife project cope scuba shooting sports watercraft winter sports.
To lead a trainer course, leave no trace master educators must be current. The cub scout, scouts bsa, venturing, and sea scout programs all include outdoor stewardship, care for the environment, and leave no trace. Leave no trace trainer training catalina council bsa. Leave no trace training the boy scouts of america is committed to implementing leave no trace at all levels of the program. National capital area council leave no trace trainer. Participants in this 16 hour lnt trainer course receive introductory training in leave no trace skills and outdoor ethics. The boy scouts of america is a proud supporter of leave no trace because the principles of leave no trace are consistent with the mission of the boy scouts of america. Produced in 2001 by the national park service in conjunction with the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics, this video introduces the principles of the leave no trace program. Outdoor ethicsleave no trace boy scouts of america. The ranger award exemplifies a challenging highlevel outdoorhighadventure skills advancement program.
Kudos new leave no trace trainers national capital area. Leave no trace principles us scouting service project. 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. Old school or not, any scouter canand shouldget up to speed by learning, practicing, and teaching leave no trace behaviors. The environment is important and as scouts, it is our responsibility to make sure our footprints dont take a toll on nature.
Leave no trace is a national organization that protects the outdoors by teaching people to enjoy it responsibly. Offered only in 2010, the historical merit badge program, part of the boy scouts of america centennial, allowed scouts to earn the discontinued carpentry, pathfinding, signalling, and tracking originally called stalking merit badges. The purpose of this emphasis was to complement the national effort by further encouraging scouts to participate in community beautification and. Bsa leave no trace trainer course resources outdoor ethics bsa.
Outdoor ethics awareness and action award requirements. Purpose of leave no trace the leave no trace program is dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor behavior through education, research, and partnerships. 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. Leave no trace trainer position outdoor ethics bsa. Discuss with your dens cub scouts or your packs leaders the importance of the leave no trace. This leave no trace trainer course is designed to enrich your understanding of leave no trace principles and practices, expand your repertoire of lowimpact skills, and increase your effectiveness in. Promise to practice the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the cub scout leave no trace pledge. Makingfriends leave no trace patch program leave no trace. Bsa outdoor ethics history conservation legacy outdoor code the 5th ideal.
Where to start boy scouts of america boy scouts of. These may be purchased at your training event or from the east bay scout shop. We all must do what we can as scouts and leave no trace. A pilot program in the 1980s between the bsa and the bureau of land. Temporary insignia is worn at the option of the wearer for as long as the wearer desires to wear that piece of temporary insignia. Bsa cub scout leave no trace outdoor ethics patch ebay. Participate in a leave no trace related service project. This course is instructed by nationally designated leave no trace master educators and trainers. The intent was to promote a single message in the place of various permutations developed over the years. For boy scouts, the team hosted one of the 10 decathlon events at camp ross. Living the scout life leave no trace and be zero boy scouts of america blog. In 1987, a no trace program was formed for wilderness and backcountry travel. Learn about the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics history in this video. The bsa lifeguard can be earned by completing the boy scout aquatics course.
No local council, district or individual unit may mandate the wearing of a specific council, district or unit patch or other insignia item by all members of their council, district or unit. On three separate outings, practice the frontcountry guidelines of leave no trace complete achievement 12, family outdoor adventures. One poorly located campsite or campfire may have little significance, but thousands of such instances seriously degrade the outdoor experience for all. Many venturing crews have similarly adapted leave no trace principles to. Bsa leave no trace trainer course longs peak council. 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 principles of leave no trace might seem unimportant until you consider the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. Forest service, bureau of land management, corps of engineers, national park service and u. Outdoor ethics archives national capital area council. Outdoor ethics guide handbook now available as pdf download. 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. Trainers and master educators conduct awareness workshops, which are designed to promote leave no.
The training patch program when you commit to begin your training, you will be entitled to the scouting trail 3 patch that is the hub of the program. Earning the bsa leave no trace achievement award could set the stage for starting on. Leave no trace has gone from a concept to a national nonprofit organization. This 34 hour class is designed to help youth and adults at all program levels to understand the general principles of leave no trace and how to apply them in the bsa outdoor program. The list of resources below are the key training course definition documents of the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics and the bsa s outdoor ethics subcommittee, and the compiled list of resource items referenced by those documents. Remind your girls before leaving any place they go that there should be no trace that they were there. Earning the bsa leave no trace achievement award could set the stage for starting on a comprehensive leave no trace training continuum. This paper describes the historical development of the u. Remember the adults who toppled a rock formation and the consequences of that action for them and for scouting. Discuss with your leader or parentguardian the importance of the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines.
Register for the outdoor ethics leave no trace trainer. The award patch is a temporary patch and should be displayed centered on the. Students 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. Participants learn about leave no trace, tread lightly. The principles of leave no trace boy scouts of america. Leave no trace is a nationally recognized outdoor skills and ethics education program. A conversation with experienced hikers appalachian trail leave no trace dont be that guy duration. Complete the application and submit it to the local council service center or resident camp trading post. The cub scout, scouts bsa, venturing, and sea scout programs all include outdoor. The training patch program san francisco bay area council. 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. Leave no trace was incorporated as a 501c3, nonprofit organization in 1994, though the leave no trace concept is over a halfcentury old. The boy scouts of america plays a significant and fundamental role in introducing millions of youth to the outofdoors.
There are many activities and displays for arrowmen to enjoy such as leave no trace. Once earned, it will identify a ranger as a person who is highly skilled at a variety of. Preserving nature is one of the objectives of scouting. Lnt patch boy scouts of america tips for teaching leave no trace patch lnt boy scouts of america conseils pour enseigner, ne laissez aucune trace 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. The leave no trace trainer leadership position is a youth position, not an adult position. History patches project ideas projects funded snags. Get the latest in leave no trace enews in your inbox so you can stay informed and involved. This activity is ideal for events such as national public lands day or black rock. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Leave no trace trainer course mckee scout reservation. Students will also be able to lead their unit in the last requirement of the outdoor ethics awareness award and the new ncac outdoor ethics awareness award for cub scouts. The boy scouts of america is committed to implementing leave no trace at all levels of the program.
The leave no trace phrase had been designated within the usfs as the name for minimumimpact messages targeted to nonmotorized recreational activities. Every outing and activity should be conducted with leave no trace in mind. Founders day founders day is the biggest day of noac and boasts some of the best events that a noac has to offer. This award has been superceded by the outdoor ethics award. Patches sold will be shipped through usps using clasp envelopes that are 6in x 9in secured with tape on both ends, i will be using stamps to ship these so there will be no tracking number when shipped. The leave no trace center for outdoor ethics, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors worldwide. Bsa and leave no trace what bsa and leave no trace what s new mark hammer, spring 2010 updated 92 bsa outdoor ethics history conservation legacy outdoor code the 5th ideal. The leave no trace principles might not seem important at first glance, but their value is apparent when considering the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. The memberdriven leave no trace center for outdoor ethics teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Leave no trace for the boy scouts of america leave no trace for the boy scouts of america a national education program designed to teach stewardship.
Both the publication and patch are available through local councils. The patch should be displayed centered on the right pocket of the uniform. Living the scout life leave no trace and be zero boy. Since 1994, a leave no trace program has been managed by the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. Show your dedication to the leave no trace outdoor program. Examine but do not touch cultural or historical structures and artifacts. Leave no trace and be zero go hand in hand when it comes to our relationship with the natural world and the waste we generate. This course syllabus is a collaborative effort of the bsa and the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. 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. Leave historic artifacts where they are, just as they were left by other scouts who preceded you. Through the leave no trace lnt program, scouts were able to train in the seven principles of lnt, as well as meet with various federal land management agencies, including the u. Assist at least three boys in earning cub scoutings leave no trace awareness award. New listing vtg 1950s bsa boy scouts of america camp karankawa bay area council texas patch.
Leave no trace is an awareness and an attitude rather than a set of rules. See our logos page for easytocopy bsa outdoor ethics, leave no trace and tread lightly. 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. Complete the leave no trace online course and print the certificate. Cub scout leave no trace award boy scouts cub scouts. The boy scouts of america is committed to implementing leave no trace at all program levels. Leave no trace was incorporated as a nonprofit in 1994, though the concept was created by the usda forest service in the 1960s. Leave no trace applies in a backyard or local park frontcountry as much as it does in the wilderness backcountry. Leave no trace is a plan that helps people to be more concerned about their environment and to help them protect it for future generations.
Draw a poster to illustrate the leave no trace frontcountry guidelines and display it at a pack meeting. Teach a leave no tracerelated skill to a scouting unit or other interested group. Toap the outdoor adventure place is the premier location of outdoor recreation at a noac. The leave no trace patch for cub scouts can be earned by completing the requirements from the leave no trace booklet. Get the best deals on collectible boy scout camp patches when you shop the largest online selection at. History of lnt leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. Some may find that they are wild with love for the green outdoorsthe trees, the treetop singers, the. The list of resources below are the key training course definition documents of the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics and the bsas outdoor ethics subcommittee, and the compiled list of resource items referenced by those documents. In this course, participants will learn about outdoor ethics skills with a focus on the seven leave no trace principles. The longs peak council emphasis was initiated in 1980 by scouter ray boice of gering, nebraska. Attendance for the entire duration of the training is required. Project soar save our american resources began as a special boy scouts of america conservation emphasis in 1971. This ed information has been reprinted with permission from the leave no trace center for outdoor ethics. Steps for earning the leave no trace awareness award individual scouts, scouters, or units apply training available in this workbook and complete requirements for the leave no trace awareness award.
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