All individuals need to pre-register for their training online at the NOAC event registration web site.
Besides these Camping and High Adventure training sessions, courses are also offered by the American Indian Activities, Training, Inductions and Ceremony Events, and National Council of Chiefs committees.
NUM. | DAY/TIME
LENGTH |
COURSE DESCRIPTION |
SUGGESTED AUDIENCE |
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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.
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![]() ![]() ![]() 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.
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![]() ![]() Experienced Arrowmen - Serious Outdoorsmen |
[High Adventure Expo and Training Committee Info]
Revised 5/17/04.