Scouting America Outdoor Ethics Resources for Cub Leaders
Scouting America Resources for Teaching and Promoting Outdoor Ethics and Leave No Trace
General Resources
- Teaching Leave No Trace
- Chapter 7 of the Scouts BSA Handbook
- Chapters 7-10 of the Fieldbook
- Outdoor Ethics Orientation Course:
- Lesson Plan & Instructor Guide (Draft – No Appendix)
- Recognition Card
Resources for Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructors (formerly called Trainers)
- Scouting America Leave No Trace Basics Course Guide
- Awareness Card Competency Test Guide
- More Scouting America Leave No Trace
- Basics Course Resources
Resources for Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructors
- BSA Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course Manual
- Request for Authorization to Conduct a BSA Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course
- More Scouting America Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course Resources
Resources for Council Outdoor Ethics Advocates
- Council outdoor ethics advocate responsibilities
- Request for Authorization to Conduct a Scouting America Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course
- Hosting a Scouting America Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Course
- Information about the Annual Outdoor Ethics Progress Report
- More Scouting America Outdoor Ethics Resources
Partner Resources
Leave No Trace is the nonprofit organization charged with advancing the Leave No Trace program. Some of their resources for the Scouts BSA and Venturing programs are the Leave No Trace website and their training resources.
The BSA has partnered with Tread Lightly! to provide specific practical outdoor ethics guidance for motorized activities.