PURPOSE: Provide training for people who are interested in teaching Scouts how to climb and rappel at the Unit, District or Council level. This group might include those interested in becoming Climbing Merit Badge Counselors, Camp Staff and Scouters. Scouters who work with troops and teach climbing are required to be "Qualified Instructors" prior to teaching any climbing / rappelling activities. Previous climbing experience is beneficial but is not required.
EQUIPMENT: Climbing gear will be provided by the Directors (ropes, anchors, carabiners, etc.)
OVERVIEW: We will cover B.S.A. current National Policies associated with all
climbing/rappelling activities, at the Unit, District and Council levels, as outlined in the pamphlet entitled "Climb on Safely," and the National Camp Accreditation Program. Textbook is B.S.A. publication entitled "Belay On" (provided).
This is a HYBRID course of both virtual meetings and field days on natural rock
Requirements:
- Current registration with Boy Scouts of America
- 18 years old
- Current successful completion of B.S.A.’s “Youth Protection Guidelines” training
- Current B.S.A. Annual Health and Medical Record A&B and physically fit enough to carry up to 20lbs of climbing equipment on 15% grade for 0.75mile.
- Completed the online Climb on Safely Training
DATE & LOCATION:
- Virtual Meeting Session: October 16th 7pm-9:30pm & October 28th 7pm-9:30pm
- Field Days: October 12th 7am-5pm & November 2nd 8am-4pm & November 3rd 8am-4pm (Natural Rock locations may include Saddle Peak, Stoney Point Park, Rocky Peak Park)
MAXIMUM SIZE: 12 students, minimum of 4 students. COST: $50
QUESTIONS? Contact Course Director:
- Daniel Fassbender (661)794-0252
- Email: Daniel413264@gmail.com
All persons interested must be mature, capable of instructing, safety conscious, able to exercise good judgment, be dependable, relate well to youth and adults, and be familiar in the techniques of climbing, rappelling, belaying, and spotting.
B.S.A. Level I Climbing Instructor Qualification Certification is good for 1 year upon successful completion of this class. (This class is required in order to take a B.S.A. Level 2 Climbing Instructor Course. Climbing Level 1 and Level 2 course CAN NOT be taken at the same time)
