A.B.L.E. Training

A unique training opportunity designed to pick up where the basic Outdoor Leader Skills training leaves off!

If you are a Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, Venturing crew Advisor, associate Advisor, or High Adventure Coordinator, who has completed Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training and loves the great outdoors – A.B.L.E. is the next great step in your training:

The ADVANCED BACKCOUNTRY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE!

 A.B.L.E. training is the Great Lakes Council training conference  where Scout leaders come to learn the more advanced, high end outdoor skills. This is the training you need to build confidence in your ability to succeed in developing High Adventures for your unit. It is also some of the most fun you can have in outdoor skills training!

You’ve learned basic skills at OLS – now you are ready to build the confidence in skills needed for the real backcountry!  Whether leading a contingent on that big Philmont High Adventure, or a small patrol on a deep woods weekend hike, you and your unit will be glad you were ABLE!

When:	One day indoor session on Saturday August 14, 2010 and an active outdoors weekend, August 27-29, 2010 starting early Friday afternoon and dismissing midday Sunday.
Where:	Indoor session:  The Family Center (behind the museum), D-A, Metamora MI. Outdoor session:  Cedar Bay High Adventure Base, Lost Lake Scout Reservation, Lake MI
Pre-Required:	Be a registered Scouter over the age of 18 Introduction to Outdoors Skills Youth Protection Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat Risk Assumption Release form
Preparation:	Class 3 medical form, must pass BSA swim test for swimmer classification
Cost:	$80.00   This course is limited to twelve participants.  Ask your committee to support its outdoor program by sponsoring you!
For more info:	Brad Smith brad@artservicesus.com 248-474-2996