Climbing Level 1 Training

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.

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. 6 hours of video modules will need to be covered independently prior
to attending the hands-on portion of this course. Additionally there will be 1 evening classroom
session, and 1 ten-hour field day

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
● Completed the online Climb on Safely Training
● Completed the online Hazardous Weather Training

DATE & LOCATION:
● Virtual Modules: 6 Hours
● Classroom Session: Aug, 24, 2022, 5 PM-9 PM Location TBD
● Field Day Aug. 27, 2022, 07:00 AM- 05:00 PM Stoney Point Park, Chatsworth, CA

MAXIMUM SIZE: 12 students, minimum of 6 students.

COST: $40

QUESTIONS: Contact Course Instructor:
● 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.

Climbing Level 1 Training

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)

Help keep climbing/rappelling as part of Scouting’s activities by becoming a qualified BSA
Climbing Instructor for your Unit, District, or Council. A copy of “Belay On” will be given to each
participant.