Boy Scouts of America® Northeast Georgia Council

Tali Atsila Outdoor Skills

Welcome to the Tali Atsila Course!  

Tali Atsila 2020 has been postponed until May of 2021. Tali is a very hands-on course where we work very close together.  After reviewing the syllabus and trying to implement social distancing rules, we felt we were losing some of the best and most fun parts of the course and we don't want to do that to you. We will be offering 2 course in 2021 one in May and one in November!! 

Overview

Tali Atsila is an Advanced Outdoor Skills Training course offered by the Northeast Georgia Council and is a training course specifically designed to take leaders through a series of hands on experiences in fundamental elements of the Outdoor Program: Cooking, Pioneering, Map & Compass, and Woods Tools, along with other outdoor skills.

The Tali Atsila staff consists of Scouters with vast experience in Outdoor Program. Who better to teach you how to be a Scout’s “Smartest Person in the World” than several of the most experienced Scouters around?

Click here for 2021 Tali Atsila Course flyer. Coming Soon

Spring Course Dates

First Training Session will be held on Saturday, May 8th, 2021 and will begin promptly at 10:00 AM at the Big House at Scoutland on Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA (see www.nega-bsa.org or NEGA Service Center for map & directions). The First Training Session is mandatory for all participants. Each participant should bring the following: pocket knife, whetstone, hand axe, 8-10 inch mill bastard file, leather gloves, knuckle guard, file handle, safety eyewear, and sturdy boots (see Boy Scout handbook).

Course Weekend will be held May 21-23, 2021, at Scoutland on Lake Lanier in Gainesville. This will begin Friday, May 21th promptly at 3:00 PM, participants must arrive and set up prior to this time, and will conclude Sunday, May 23rd shortly past sundown. Please do not commit to the training if you will be unable to meet the time commitments.  

Course Fees

Registration fee is $85.00.

Last day to register will be Saturday, May 1st.

Participation is limited to 42 participants due to the hands-on nature of the course.

The registration fee includes some meals and all program materials for the course.

Uniform & Optional Activity Shirt (Class B T-Shirt): Participants will be in their Field Uniform (Class A) most of the Course Weekend. Each participant will receive a course hat. Short and long-sleeved TAOS Activity (Class B) t-shirts, with fully embroidered course logo, are available for purchase, but must be pre-ordered.

• Short sleeved t-shirts are available for $15
• Long sleeved t-shirts are available for $20
• Extra TAOS caps for $20 (One cap is included with registration)

Fall Course Dates

First Training Session will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 and will begin promptly at 10:00 AM at the Big House at Scoutland on Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA (see www.nega-bsa.org or NEGA Service Center for map & directions). The First Training Session is mandatory for all participants. Each participant should bring the following: pocket knife, whetstone, hand axe, 8-10 inch mill bastard file, leather gloves, knuckle guard, file handle, safety eyewear, and sturdy boots (see Boy Scout handbook).

Course Weekend will be held November 12-14, 2021, at Scoutland on Lake Lanier in Gainesville. This will begin Friday, November 12th promptly at 3:00 PM, participants must arrive and set up prior to this time, and will conclude Sunday, November 14th shortly past sundown. Please do not commit to the training if you will be unable to meet the time commitments.  

Course Fees

Registration fee is $85.00.

Last day to register will be Saturday, October 9th.

Participation is limited to 42 participants due to the hands-on nature of the course.

The registration fee includes some meals and all program materials for the course.

Uniform & Optional Activity Shirt (Class B T-Shirt): Participants will be in their Field Uniform (Class A) most of the Course Weekend. Each participant will receive a course hat. Short and long-sleeved TAOS Activity (Class B) t-shirts, with fully embroidered course logo, are available for purchase, but must be pre-ordered.

• Short sleeved t-shirts are available for $15
• Long sleeved t-shirts are available for $20
• Extra TAOS caps for $20 (One cap is included with registration)

For More Information

Contact Todd Kelly - 2021 TAOS Course Director

tkscout@comcast.net