White Oak District
Cub Scout Leader BALOO Training (C32)
(Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation)

Saturday, May 11^th 9:00 am  to Sunday, May 12^th, 2019 4:00 pm

Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship (BRCES)

(Please report at 8:30am for check-in)

BALOO Training is a day of fun and learning which will help pack leaders plan and carry out a quality "entry-level" outdoor experience for the Cub Scouts and their families. Participants will better understand the laws of the BSA and camp programming while acquiring the skills and confidence to host a successful campout by increasing their knowledge of available resources and the use national and local council standards as guidelines.

BALOO includes INFORMATION on:

• Preparations for camping with Cub Scouts
• Site Selection
• Parent Involvement
• Health and Safety
• Equipment
• Feeding
• Introduction to Outdoor Skills
   

This Training is required for any adult who is in charge of planning and leading a pack campout. Any pack wishing to camp, must have at least one BALOO certified adult onsite for the campout and a Local Tour Permit approved by NCAC.

Complete the 8 prerequisites before attending: @ my.scouting.org >  Baloo Prerequisites   
Completing the BALOO prerequisite sections (8 courses) will create a BALOO trained certificate. Print it and bring it to the Course Director.

1.  BALOO Introduction
2.  Introduction to Cub Scout Outdoor Program
3.  Benefits of the Outdoor Program
4.  Planning Your Cub Scout Outdoor Event
5.  Program Planning for your Event
6.  Health and Safety Considerations
7.  The 12 Elements of the Cub Scout Outdoor Program
8.  BALOO Course Summary

Also complete Weather Hazards to be fully trained. At my.scouting.org under Program Safety.

Where:   Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship (BRCES)
11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville, VA  20132-1944

How much:  $40.00 Advance Registration
Includes refreshments and LUNCH on Saturday! Dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday by Patrol.

What to bring:  A GOOD ATTITUDE, HEALTHY APPETITE & your UNIFORM
Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and a nametag, clipboard and notepaper plus pen or pencil

Why:  TO HAVE FUN, of course, but also to ensure that your Pack has at least one (preferably two) BALOO-trained adults to help plan Cub Scout campouts! P.S. The BALOO certified adult should be a member of the Pack Committee or an adult Pack family member.  Den Leaders, Committee Chairs & Cubmasters already have a “full time” job….

Questions? If you have questions, please contact “Jeep” Fortuna, bsa.jeep@gmail.com or (301) 593-6125 (h)