Registration for Outdoor Skills Training

All Section Scouters require the Outdoor Skills as part of their WB II.

DATE:  Saturday, October 5, 2024

TIME:  08:30 AM Registration

            9:00 AM - 6 PM Training

LOCATION: The training location will be held SE of Portage la Prairie, between Oakville & Southport, as shown on map which will be provided with your joining instructions.

REGISTRATION FEE:  $20.00

TO REGISTER: Online Registration Only - Click Here

Provide your name, address, cell/home phone #, and e-mail.  Indicate your Scouting section, role and status(active/prospective/pending) and provide photo usage (consent/decline) when registering.

Once the maximum number of participants of 24 has been reached, contact Al Nixon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be placed on the waiting list.  If we have cancellations, be prepared for a call as late as the night before the training date.

PAYMENT:  Contact Al Nixon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make payment by e-transfer, using Al’s e-mail address.  If it is necessary to make payment by other means, it must be completed to be registered. 

Mailing address: Al Nixon, Box 1544, Stonewall, MB, R0C 2Z0 OR In person at 32 Ridge Rd, Oakwood Estates, RM of Rockwood.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation Policy Booking cancelled with 2 -3 weeks notice: Full payment will be refunded.  Booking cancelled with 1 week or less notice: No Refunds.  PLEASE NOTE:  All cancellations must be done in writing and e-mailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Al Nixon will arrange any refunds of fees that may have been paid if applicable.  Note: “Phone messages will not be accepted as notice of your cancellation.”

TRAINING: includes topics on fires, knots, safe drinking water, compass, maps and dealing with getting lost, weather conditions and hazards, environmental conditions, safe and correct use of camping equipment, emergency day pack, menu planning, camp layout and impacts of outdoor activities on the environment.  

CUT OFF DATE TO REGISTER:  September 30, 2024