BALOO TRAINING for NEW CUB SVCOUT LEADERS OR PARENT VOLUNTEERS

March 26-27, 2022 Camp Snyder, Haymarket, VA

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) Camping is an essential part of Scouting, and BALOO is an essential part of Cub Scout camping. In fact, BALOO trained leadership is required for a Pack or Webelos den camp out. BALOO is an overnight experience filled with practical information for Scouters to lead fun, meaningful, and safe camping experiences for the BSA’s youngest campers.  Training is conversational with a few demonstrations, show-and-tells, and a handful of hands-on work.  It is geared to Cub Scouting.  An optional visit to a local camping store outlet will be available prior to the sessions to participants that have zero experience camping.  Experienced Scouters teach the topics you need for a great program

Topics Include:

• GPS & Navigation
• Gear Selection
• First Aid
• Knife Safety
• Cooking & Sanitation
• Meal Planning
• Outdoor Ethics
• Nature and Hiking
• Stove, Lanterns, Fires, Knots
• Program Planning
• Large Group Games

Costs:  $45 per person (early registration); $55 after March 18, 2022.  Registration limited to 24 participants.

Prerequisites:  Current YPT

Equipment:  A list of camping equipment will be provided to registrants

Schedule (must complete all three sessions):

Session 1:  Complete Online BALOO training prior to March 18, 2022

Session 2:  Virtual Training March 16, 2022, 6:00 to 8:30 PM

Session 3:  In person Training 12:00 PM March 26, 2022 to 11:00 AM March 27, 2022

Questions:  jholdener@mitre.org