Join us on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25, 2022 from 8:00 am Saturday until 4:00 pm on Sunday at beautiful McNeil Scout Ranch, 22799 Elbert Road, Elbert, CO 80106 and take your outdoor ethics awareness and skills to the next level by becoming a Leave No Trace Trainer. This 16 hour course will delve into the science of Leave No Trace, the skills and ethics of the 7 Principles, activities and games for engaging a wide variety of audiences, and how to utilize the full BSA Outdoor Ethics program to strengthen your unit and its outdoor program. 

This course is encouraged for youth (14 ) and ALL leaders. 

• Youth participants must have the maturity to discuss and teach sensitive topics, such as feminine hygiene and proper disposal of various forms of human waste.

• Each participant will prepare and present a short (10 minute) lesson on a pre-assigned topic.

• Saturday overnight camping is a required part of the course. Out of town participants may also choose to camp Friday night.

• All Adults are required to be registered with the BSA and must be up to date on the YPT. You must bring a copy of your current certificate with you.'

• All participants are required to bring a signed BSA Health Form Parts A & B to attend.

Course Cost: 

• $60.00 - Includes program materials and all meals. 

• For two participants from the same family who will share one set of the materials, the second person is only $25.