BSA Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Courses
| Dates | Council | Camp | Course Info | Field Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||||
| March 21-23, April 3-6 | Old North State Council | Cherokee Scout Reservation, Yanceyville, NC | Contact: Dr Christopher Cobitz | Backpacking |
| April 25-27, May 15-18 | Baltimore Area Council | Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, Whiteford, MD | Contact: Christopher Castillo | |
| August 10-15 | Cascade Pacific Council | Camp Pioneer, Idanha, OR | Contact: Terri Jackson | |
| August 3-9 | National Council | Northern Tier High Adventure Base, Ely, MN |
Info/Registration Contact: Mark Hammer |
Canoeing |
| Sept 12-17 | National Council | Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico | (Link will be posted when info is available) | Backpacking |
This five-day, five-night course trains interested individuals ages 18 and up to serve as Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructors. Level 2 Instructors work with their council's Outdoor Ethics Advocates to provide Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor, BSA Leave No Trace Basics and other outdoor ethics awareness training.
- Prerequisite: Prior completion of a Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor course (ie, Trainer course before July 2023) is recommended. A person who has not previously attended a Trainer course may be accepted with the recommendation of the council's Outdoor Ethics Advocate or approval of the course's Lead Instructor.
- Instructed By: Each BSA Level 2 Instructor course is taught by a set of nationally-designated Instructors, so your Level 2 Instructor standing is recognized nationally by Leave No Trace.
Scholarships
Partial course scholarships are available for scouters needing financial assistance in order to attend a BSA Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Course. Please see our Dan Howells Scholarship webpage for more information.
What is a BSA Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor?
The BSA Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Course includes the full core Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor curriculum, plus Scouting-specific curriculum.
What is a Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor?
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This valuable training is recognized throughout the world ..."Successful graduates of the Level 2 Instructor course have the ability to train others in Leave No Trace skills and ethics..."
The Level 2 Instructor Course provides participants with a comprehensive training in Leave No Trace skills and ethics, through practical application in a field-based setting ..."
"Much of the curriculum added into a BSA Leave No Trace Master Educator course is to help graduates become a top-level Leave No Trace resource for their unit, district, and council. A major goal for our BSA Leave No Trace Master Educator courses is to graduate effective and active Leave No Trace Educators who will return to their home council and conduct the key Leave No Trace Trainer courses needed to support their unit, district and council outdoor programs."
Charlie Thorpe, BSA Outdoor Ethics Task Force
