Istrouma Area Council Scout Skills with AOLs

Istrouma Area Council Scout Skills is designed to give Arrow of Light Scouts (AoL Scouts) and their parents a small preview of the Scouts BSA experience. The program reinforces Scouting values, procedures, methods, and skills. It is an introduction to Scouts BSA being a “youth led” program versus the “adult led” program used in Cub Scouts. This is an excellent opportunity to help inspire AoL Scouts to cross over to a Troop.  

This event is part of the Adventure Pass for Scouts BSA and Arrow of Light Cub Scouts.  

Scouts should not have electronic devices at Scout Skills. No electronic devices may be used in the competitions and using an electronic device will result in zero points for the Patrol at that event.

Venturers, Explorers, and Sea Scouts under the age of 18 are welcome to participate in all activities.

Camp Rules and Regulations:

• Fires can only be built in fire rings in your own campsites. Campfires MUST be monitored at all times.
• If there is a fire ban, that means no fires.
• Do not cut live trees.
• Do not dig anywhere.
• Camp is quiet after taps. No noise, minimal movement around camp.
• Minimize any motorized vehicle use.
• All BSA policies are followed.
• Some bathroom facilities will be designated “Female Only”.

Campfire Skits:

Anyone wishing to have a skit during the Campfire must sign up no later than the end of lunch on Saturday.  Skit sign up can be done at the Friday night SPL meeting or up to the Saturday Night Flag Ceremony. 

Campsite Assignments:

Troop campsite designations will be determined and distributed via email to the Scoutmasters and Committee Chair for the Troops and Den Leaders and Cubmasters for the Packs on October 30, 2025.

Registration Information:

Registration is by Unit (Troop, Ship, or Crew) only. Minimal, if any, Individual Registration.

Each unit will use online registration with registration closing on October 26, 2025 at 11:59 pm.  Upon completion of the online registration, online payment will be required in the form of a credit card payment or an electronic check.  

Health Forms:

All adults and youth attending must have a current Annual Health and Medical Record Parts A & B. This is necessary to document the current health status and medications, if any, that the Scout or Scouter is taking.   

 Annual Health and Medical Record

Check out photos from the October 2024 event below.