That’s right; Oak Leaf is coming back to Arrowhead District! Whether you’re an experienced junior leader or you’ve just been elected to your first office, Oak Leaf has something to offer you! Don’t miss this exciting event!

What is Oak Leaf?

Oak Leaf is short for “Circle Ten Council Oak Leaf Training Course”. It’s full weekend course designed to provide you, the participant, with the basic leadership skills and to prepare you for advanced leadership training through the Golden Acorn program.

It will cover a variety of topics, including: Troop structure, the leader positions and how they interrelate. We will explore the purpose and function of the Patrol Leader's Council. We will learn about how to manage conflict in the Patrol. We will look at the material from Troop Program Resources and Troop Program Features, and learn how it can assist you in your leadership position. We will discuss the importance of developing the habit of evaluating the results of your efforts in the tasks you perform. Just as important, we will do our best to make sure that everybody has fun!

Why should I participate in Oak Leaf?

You should attend Oak Leaf if you have not yet received such training but are either recently elected to a troop leadership position or expect to be in the near future. It will provide you with tools to make you a better leader.  It will be an opportunity to have fun and possibly learn something. It will give you a chance to meet some new scouts and share your ideas, questions, and experiences with them.

Where and when can I participate in Oak Leaf?

Oak Leaf will be held at Camp James Ray FALL 2008 and SPRING 2009. Check-in will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday night. The closing ceremony will be at 11:00 Sunday morning. You must be a registered member of the BSA. For the March training, you must be 12 years of age or older before the start, and 17 years of age or younger at the end. You must have achieved first class rank or above. You should have completed your troop’s Troop Leader Training workshop. 

Wow! How do I sign up?

Just fill out and submit the following form. You must pre-register and provide a completed copy of your current class 1, or higher, physical, signed by your parent or guardian. You must also be 12 by the start of the course to participate and be First Class Rank.  You will also need a signed recommendation from your Scoutmaster.

Participation is limited to 36, so you need to register early. It’s very important that we receive your registration in advance so we can prepare the correct number of meals and materials for everyone involved. The medical form and scoutmaster recommendation can be brought with you to camp.

NOTE: Candidates without complete, proper paperwork will be turned away at check-in.

This fee includes:

• Patrol Leader Handbook or Senior Patrol Leader handbook
• Oak Leaf patch
• Oak Leaf completion certificate
• Oak Leaf completion card
• Cracker barrels and meals

Is there anything else I should know?

• A full uniform is required at all meals and assemblies.

• A Boy Scout related t-shirt and durable pants or shorts are recommended for most outdoor activities.

• The Patrol method and buddy system are in effect at all times.

• All participants and staff members will be expected to live by the Boy Scout Oath and Law.

• Participants from the same troop will be divided across the patrols.

• The weather is changeable, you will need to be prepared for hot/cold/wet/dry conditions.

• You will need to bring the overnight essentials as described in your Boy Scout Handbook.

• You will need to bring a tent that can be shared with a scout from another unit. Not all tents will be used, but it is better to have one that we don’t need than to make someone sleep without.