This is the Basic Chain Saw Operators Course that meets the National Camping Standard FA-712 Trees must be felled and chain saws used in a safe manner. This is a 2 year certification and will instruct the attendee in proper maintenance, personal protective equipment, and correct technique that are critical components of safe chain saw operation and tree felling.  Bay-Lakes Council properties rely on chain saws to help clear trails, remove deadfalls, clear timber, and stockpile wood for campfires. If you have not completed a Basic Course or refresher Course within the past 2 years, you will need to attend to continue using a chain saw on Council Properties. Each participant must have with them proper Safety Equipment, to include hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, leather gloves, protective chaps or pants, leather boots - steel toe prefered. Each participant must have a fully operational saw with owners manual, a working chain brake, fuel, bar oil, a field maintenance kit, falling ax or pounder and plastic wedges. You must be at least 18 year of age and be a registered Adult Scouter. Bring a lunch, Camp will have water and coffee available.

Qualified individuals will be trained in the proper use of the National Rifle Association methods to teach Basic Students. There are two separate classes. Basic Instructor Training is the first part of any NRA Certified Instructor Training. It teaches Instructor Candidates how to set-up and properly present the learning material following the NRA teaching methods. This class is at least six hours. Basic Muzzleloading Instructor Training is specific training to teach Instructor Candidates the Basic Muzzleloading class. This class covers muzzleloading rifles, shotguns and pistols. It is not the same as the NRA CO-OP Muzzleloading Rifle class taught at National Camping School. You may bring your own muzzleloading shotguns or rifle, or ball and cap revolvers. They must be deemed safe to use by the Training Counselor. Call for information. Shooting qualification will be done during the course. You must meet the minimum standard to complete the class. Attendance at these classes does not guarantee one will be Certified. Candidates must show the proper knowledge, skills and attitude to become NRA Certified Muzzleloading Instructors. For clarification or specifics of the classes please contact Don Ascher at (920) 857-8044.   Please bring the completed parts A and B of the BSA Health and Medical Forms with you to the event. Note: This event is set up as pay-online only. Please have either; debit/credit card, checking/bank account information, or paypal account available to register and complete your order.