Course Description:

This training introduces Cub Scout leaders and parents to the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the focus of the Cub Scout level of the BSA outdoor program
• Acquire the skills and confidence necessary to plan and carry out a successful Cub Scout-level overnight activity
• Increase the leaders knowledge of the resources available from the BSA for carrying out this activity
   

Elements of this training include:

• Aims and purposes of the BSA outdoor program
• Health and safety issues
• Program elements
• Campfire planning
• Campfire demonstration
• Outdoor equipment
• Planning for success

The new BALOO program is redesigned to better aid leaders trying to have a great time in outdoor activities with their packs. The first part is an online component, taken at my.scouting.org, which covers the classroom basics of planning and organizing a pack camp-out or outdoor outing. The second part is the hands-on practical camping weekend where participants get to learn the how-to's start to finish of having fun in the outdoors with Cub Scouts. Outdoor elements of the Cub Scout program get special attention.

The overnight component is required and you will not receive credit unless you attend the entire course.

Follow the BALOO "plan" and the Cub Scouts in your pack should have a memorable outdoor camping experience!

WEBELOS WEEKEND Opportunity

Are you a leader with a Webelos or AOL cub scout?  Would you like to attend Webelos Weekend with your scout and still attend this training the same weekend?  You will get a discount on this training if you sign up for Webelos Weekend. The discounted price for BALOO is $10 ($15 off the regular price).

You can do that and your scout will still enjoy the entire Webelos Weekend program.  As an adult taking this course you will need to be present at the BALOO site from 6-8:45 pm on Friday night, and from 8am-4:45 pm on Saturday in order to get credit for the course.

You would need to arrive in time to check in with Webelos Weekend and set up your tent for you and scout(s).  Then you and your scout will go to the course site where your scout will have activities while you start your training.

If you'd like to attend BALOO and have a scout going to Webelos Weekend, sign up for Webelos Weekend FIRST and look for the BALOO discount coupon code in the email you receive.  Please note that there are a limited number of slots for BALOO and that it is a first-come, first-served situation. 

Register for Webelos Weekend HERE!