Scouting America Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Courses
| Dates | Council | Camp | Course Info | Field Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||||
| May 16-22 | National Council | Summit Bechtel Reserve | < Info/Registration | Non-Trek |
| August 9-14 | National Council | Northern Tier High Adventure Base, Ely, MN |
Flyer Info/Registration Contact: Mark Hammer |
Canoeing |
| Sept 25-30 | National Council | Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico | Information/Registration | Backpacking |
| Oct 18-23 | National Council | Summit Bechtel Reserve | Info/Registration | Non-Trek |
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, Scouting America 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 Level 1 Instructor 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 Scouting America 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 Scouting America Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Course. Please see our Dan Howells Scholarship webpage for more information.
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 ..."
What is a Scouting America Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor?
The Scouting America Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Course includes the full core Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor curriculum, plus Scouting-specific curriculum.
Much of the curriculum added into a Scouting America Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor course is to help each graduate become a top-level Leave No Trace resource for their unit, district, and council. A major goal for our Level 2 Instructor courses is to graduate effective and active Leave No Trace Instructors who will return to their home council and conduct the key Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor courses needed to support their unit, district and council outdoor programs.
