NUM. |
DAY/TIME
LENGTH |
COURSE DESCRIPTION |
SUGGESTED AUDIENCE |
300 |
Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM
3 Hrs |
BSA SCUBA - Two Day Training Cell Did you know scuba is an acronym for
Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. You can learn this
and many of the skills and abilities to get you started in the world
of SCUBA. |
Advanced Arrowmen - Must be a Swimmer |
301 |
Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM
3 Hrs |
BSA Kayaking - Two Day Training Cell Be one
of the first Scouts to
earn the new kayaking award given out by the Boy Scouts. Learn
skills, techniques, and terms that will make you a force to be
reckoned with in a kayak. |
Advanced Arrowmen - Must be a Swimmer |
302 |
Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM
3 Hrs |
Survivor- Outwit, Outlast, Outlive The "Bare
Necessities": Do you have what it takes to survive? Stranded in the
desert canyons? Did your pack just sail off a 1,000-foot cliff? Are
you lost at Philmont? No problem! - Learn summer and winter survival
priorities and techniques. - Learn survival tips including: shelter
construction, water location and procurement, primitive and modern
fire methods, and rescue techniques. - Learn how to aquire summer
camping gear on a budget. |
Experienced Arrowmen - All Campers |
303 |
Sun 9AM
3 Hrs |
Leave No Trace - Three day Training cell
Take only pictures, leave only footprints. In this
3-day course, become certified in the LNT camping philosophies and
approaches. Outside course work (two afternoons) at NOAC required.
- Become grounded in the tenets of Leave No Trace
- Learn techniques and approaches for conserving and protecting
the nation's natural resources
- Make the world (and Ames, Iowa) a better place
|
Advanced Arrowmen -
Mature youth and adults willing to spend significant time being
trained |
304 |
Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM
3 Hrs |
Did your Mama Pack your Bag: Backpacking the Real
Way You will learn how to reduce how much you carry, what new
technologies will make your trek easier, and how to be in great
shape for a killer hike. |
New Arrowmen - Everyone (yes, even your mom) |
305 |
Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM
3 Hrs |
Wilderness Medicine One of NOAC’s most popular
course, this highly interactive session teaches you how to get your
buddy and you out of the woods in one piece. This course taught by
one of the world’s leaders in the field. |
Experienced Arrowmen - Older Youth Arrowmen, avid
outdoors people |
306 |
Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM
3 Hrs |
Beyond the Ordinary Trek Using a trek to Mt.
Kilimonjaro as one example, learn how to plan awesome treks that go
beyond weekend hikes in the woods. Prepare to expand your
horizons. |
Experienced Arrowmen - Youth and adults into high
adventure backpacking |
307 |
Sun 9AM
3 Hrs |
Trading Spaces, OA Style: Bringing TOAP to your
Lodge, Council or Summer Camp (Please note this is only offered on
Sunday) See behind the scenes of what it takes to develop, build
and execute an interactive, reality outdoor program in your home
council. |
Experienced Arrowmen - Everyone |
308 |
Sun 9AM Mon 9AM
3 Hrs |
Alternative Cooking Methods (Please note this
class will only be taught on Sunday and Monday) Emeril hasn’t
done anything like trash can turkey cooking, gourmet jambalaya in
the wild and paella for the masses. Learn the secrets of dutch oven
prime rib and other tasty meals! |
New Arrowmen - Everyone |
309 |
Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM
3 Hrs |
Leave No Trace Awareness This session, taught
by Federal Land Management Professionals, will utilize a myriad of
interactive presentation methods, hands-on activities and
professionally designed presentations conveying the purpose of and
methodology behind LNT.
- Discover why LNT is so important to our Federal Land
Management Agencies
- Come hear about why BSA has integrated LNT materials into its
program
- Find out how your unit can become a part of this exciting
land-stewardship
|
Experienced Arrowmen - Serious Outdoorsmen |