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IOLS Shakedown

Arrow of Light – 5th Grade

Outdoor Adventurer

Outdoors

Required

Requirement 2

IOLS Shakedown

Arrow of Light – 5th Grade

Outdoor Adventurer

Outdoors

Required

Requirement 2

IOLS Shakedown

Snapshot of Activity

Cub Scouts have a camping gear shakedown with an IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) trained leader.

Indoor

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Supply List

Camping Gear Checklist found in Additional Resources or the Arrow of Light handbook
Pencil, one for each Cub Scout
Each Arrow of Light Scout will need to bring what they would bring on a weekend camping trip including:
- Scout Basic Essentials
- Backpack
- Sleeping Gear
- Eating Kit
- Cleanup Kit
- Optional Personal Items

Directions

Before the meeting:

Find a registered adult leader in a Scouting America Troop who is trained in Individual Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS), this is a required training for any Assistant Scoutmaster or Scoutmaster.
Ask if they would be willing to go over camping gear for an upcoming camping trip with the Arrow of Light Scouts.
Notify parents and legal guardians of the location, date, and time of the shakedown.
The day before confirm with the IOLS-trained Scouting America leader.
Send a reminder to parents and legal guardians to have their Cub Scout bring their camping gear to the meeting.

During the meeting:

Introduce the registered adult leader from the Troop to the Cub Scouts.
Have each Cub Scout present their gear and explain why they packed it. Each Cub Scout should write down any items that they missed.
Cub Scouts should use the Camping Gear Checklist to keep track of anything that should be added and things that can be removed.

After the meeting:

Ask Cub Scouts their thoughts. Did they have everything for the campout? How was the shakedown helpful?
Send a thank you card to the IOLS trained leader.