First Aid/CPR/AED Seabadge Friday, November 4, 6–10:30pm March 30 – April 2, 2017 Lake Springfield Christian Camp The Adult First Cost: $175 Adult Leader Aid/CPR/AED We are fortunate to host course incorpo- this advanced leadership rates the latest course for Sea science and teaches students to recognize Leaders, but open to all and care for a variety of first aid emergen- adults with an interest in cies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden expanding their under- illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat standing of Sea Scouts and cold emergencies and how to respond and wish to help the program grow. to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims about 12 years and older. Success- This national course will be conducted by the Beyond ful students will receive a certificate for Central Region Training Commit- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. tee. The Visit www.alincolnbsa.org for more details and to register. Wilderness & Remote First Aid (WRFA) Basics Saturday and Sunday, November 5-6 Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm both days Location: Sailing Center, Camp Illinek 2016 – 2017 Register online at www.alincolnbsa.org Hosted in 2017 by the Lincoln Trails Council in Decatur, IL Learn Skills That Could Save a Life Ideal for scouts, outdoor enthusiasts or Wood Badge is an advanced leadership employees in remote environments an hour skills course for leaders in all program areas. or more from EMS response, our new 16- Watch for more information on the council’s hour Wilderness and Remote First Aid website. www.alincolnbsa.org . course gives you the skills and confidence you need to respond to an emergency when help may be delayed. Abraham Lincoln Council Cimarron, New Mexico You’ll receive an emergency reference guide for use in the course, as well as a Google Philmont Training Center to find the 5231 South Sixth Street Road compact, weatherresistant pocket guide many courses offered for leader in all pro- Springfield, IL 62703 for reference in the field. grams. Philmont also provides activities for www.alincolnbsa.org family members of almost all ages. Learn a AskAbe@.org Thanks to Mark Wilson and his team for lot and have a great family vacation. 217-529-2727 their assistance. These trainings are re- quired for many high adventure trips. Beyond the Basics of Training Fundamentals of Training Leave No Trace Trainer’s Course (Step One of Train-the-Trainers) September 30 – October 2, 2016 Many adult leaders take advantage of Saturday, September 10, 2016 Camp Illinek supplemental and advanced training 8:30 am til 12:30 pm Cost: $40 per person courses in the Boy Scouts of America Camp Illinek Sailing Training Center $50 if registering after Sept. 23rd for many reasons: All adults and youth leaders in all program Leave No Trace is an independent or- Expand their comfort zone ganization that promotes outdoor skills Learn new skills divisions are welcome to participate in this training course. and ethical preparedness. It partners Be better prepared for issues with the BSA to promote low impact To assure that they are offering a skills. safe program for their Scouts As leaders, we are all teaching others all To meet national requirements for of the time, whether we realize it or not. This Trainer’s Course teaches those outings and high adventure activi- skills as well as how to teach them to ties. This course, part one of three, introduces others. The course is open to any inter- To be better able to guide their own teaching techniques and skills. It will also ested individual, though youth members youth leaders. freshen up skills of experienced trainers. must be at least 14 years old. This brochure explains a number of Register by sending an email to: Registration: courses that are planned and available [email protected] . If you have A minimum of 5 participants are needed to all Scouters and some Boy Scouts or questions, contact Randy Heidorn at by September 24th and the course will Venturers. 217.725.0546. There is no cost to partic- be limited to 21 people. ipate. Register online at www.alincolnbsa.org BALOO: and clicking on the Event Registration (Basic Adult Leader tab. Outdoor Orientation) Supplemental Online Training Saturday, August 27, 2016, 8am til 4pm Food and Equipment: Cost: $10, including lunch Visit https://my.scouting.org/, click on Plan to hike and bring appropriate gear, Camp Illinek Sailing Training Center

, , and check out the wide variety of one lunch and supper). Visit the web- Packs who wish to have online training available to anyone. site for full details. pack campouts must have at least one adult trained in BALOO. Other gear needed will include: Topics include: Hiking tent, pack, sleeping bag and pad, This training covers the essentials for Climb on Safely notebook, pen and clothes for the planning and running pack outdoor pro- Safety Afloat weather. grams. Safe Swim Defense Visit the council website at Trek Safely Visit www.alincolnbsa.org for full de- www.alincolnbsa.org to register. Click Weather Hazards tails. Contact Laszlo Acs with ques- on the calendar tab, go to August 27th tions at 217.622.5398 or and click on BALOO. [email protected] .