New Combined Course
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
&
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)

Complete two trainings in one class

This is a combined course which will cover BOTH BALOO and IOLS.

 BALOO - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation 

Required training for: Cub Scout leaders to take the Pack or Webelos Dens camping

Recommended for all Cub Scout leaders and for those wishing to take Wood Badge training.

 Outdoor Leader Skills for the Boy Scout Outdoor Program 

Required training for: Scoutmasters/Ass’t.Scoutmasters and Crew Advisers

Recommended for all Boy Scout leaders and for those wishing to take Wood Badge training.

This combined course is designed as an introductory class and will satisfy the requirements needed to take Packs or Webelos Dens camping, and required training for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.  The benefit to Cub Scout leaders is that after taking this one training they will be prepared for Boy Scouts.  Leaders will not be required to retake an Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills class for Boy Scouts.

Participants are required to stay overnight as a part of this course.

Lunch and Dinner on Saturday and Breakfast on Sunday will be provided and BALOO participants will also have Lunch on Sunday.  

IOLS Course Description:

Campsite Selection: Basics; Tent and Bag Speciations
Cooking and Sanitation: Prep; Storage; Meal Planning
Fires, Stoves, Campfires: Equipment; Safety; Campfire Planning
Interfaith Services: Inclusion; Incorporation at Camp-outs
Outdoor Ethics: Leave No Trace; Tread Lightly!; Outdoor Code
Packing and Hiking: Proper Gear; Packing Techniques
Plant and Animal ID: Native and Invasive Species; Tracking
Map and Compass: Basics; GPS; Geo cache
Ropes and Knots: Whipping; Tying; Lashing
Woods Tools: Pocketknife; Camp Saw; Ax; Proper Care and Use; Whittling Chip

BALOO Course Description:  

BALOO participants must complete the online prerequisites my.scouting prior to arrival at the in person portion.

In addition to the above topics the following will also be covered:

Adventure Loops: Tips and Tricks for incorporation
Health and Safety: Unique Situations; Risk Reduction
Large Group Games: Tips and Tricks; Ideas
Outdoor Ceremonies: Recognition; Planning
Program Planning: Age Appropriateness; Recognitions