Scouting America

National Capital Area Council

Aquia District

BALOO Training

Location: Ferry Farm

                268 Kings Hwy,

                Fredericksburg, VA 22405

Date:   April 24 & 25, 2026

Times: 

Friday, April 24th

6 – 7:00 PM Registration/Gathering Time (Assigned Campsite/Setup Tent)
7:00 PM – Course Starts (Camping Overnight Required)

Saturday, April 25th (All day)

7:30 AM – Breakfast

5:00 PM – Course Over (Breakdown Campsite/Depart) 

Cost:  $40.00 - Pre-registration is required.       

Class size: Minimum 10 - Maximum 45 participates.

Meals:  The following meals will be provided as part of this course:  Saturday:  Breakfast and Lunch.

There will be snacks provided during the day on Saturday.  Please either eat dinner before you arrive or bring dinner with you on Friday evening.  There will only be a Cracker Barrel (snacks provided) after campfire on Friday evening.  Please notify me at zawistowski.amber1@yahoo.com of any special dietary restrictions.

Please Note:  The BALOO Course has an overnighter requirement and an online component which needs to be completed before you take this hands-on portion of the course.  This course is required for leaders who have not taken the former BALOO course to include Webelos Leaders (in order to take their den’s camping).  More information will be provided once you have registered for the course.

Pre-registration:  Is required via online with payment by September 15, 2025.  Registration may close early if Max participation is reached before this date.  Cutoff date is required in order to ensure there is enough supplies and materials for all participates.

Online Registration and Payment: Register via credit or debit card at the upper right side of this page.

Handouts:  Will be provided for all leaders participating in this course.

Required Equipment to bring:  Tent, Ground Cloth, Lantern/Flashlight, Sleeping bag, Sturdy Shoes, Change of Clothes, Rain Gear and Coat/Jacket/Hat/Gloves (if needed), Camp Chair.

For questions, or more information or to make other payment arrangements contact: Amber Zawistowski, Zawistowski.amber1@yahoo.com.

NCAC Cancellation Policy:  There are no refunds for this event and the fees cannot be credited toward another event.  This policy is true for any event with fees of $25.00 or less per person unless stated otherwise.