Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops | Ventura County Council
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops
ILST Training – May 30, 2026 12:30-4pm @ Corriganville Park, 7001 Smith Rd., Simi Valley, CA 93063
Handing a Scout a badge of office doesn’t automatically make them a good leader.
They need to be trained. They need to take the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops, or ILST.
THIS IS REQUIRED FOR NYLT
Here’s everything you need to know about ILST..What is ILST (Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops)? (scoutingmagazine.org)
Join us for a morning of service and conservation work!
This project may be used toward rank advancement, including 3 hours of conservation service for Life rank or community service hours for other ranks.
Project Details:
Younger Scouts (Cub Scouts) will help rake leaves and pile branches in the lower car park. Older Scouts (Scouts BSA) will assist with up-branching oak trees in Sherwood Forest.
Tools will be provided. Please bring:
- Work gloves
- Class B uniform
- Sunblock
- Water
- Snack
- Lunch, if staying for ILST after the project