National Capital Area Council - Prince William District BALOO Training October 2024

Prince William District BALOO Training October 2024

Event Details

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) TRAINING for NEW CUB SCOUT LEADERS OR PARENT VOLUNTEERS

October 5-6, 2024

Camp Snyder, Haymarket

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 in-formation for Scouters to lead fun, meaningful, and safe camping experiences for the BSA’s youngest campers.

BALOO is not death by PowerPoint. It is experiential and comprehensive. Topics are taught by experienced Scouters and include:

GPS & Navigation

Cooking & Sanitation

Stove, Lanterns & Fires

Gear Selection

Meal Planning

Knots

First Aid

Outdoor Ethics

Program Planning

Knife Safety

Nature & Hiking

Large Group Games

This is an outdoor overnight camping activity. Participants need to bring their own tent and camping equipment. Family members and persons from the same Unit may be assigned to different Patrols and may preclude the sharing of camping gear.

Registration and Other Details

Cost: $40 per BSA Registered Scouter

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

Time: Start—12pm Sat., Oct 5; End—11am Sun. Oct 6.

Prerequisites: Current YPT and complete the following training:

Safety Modules:

Hazardous Weather

Safety Afloat

Safe Swim Defense

BALOO Modules:

Introduction to Cub Scout Outdoor Program v2 – 5 mins.

Pack Camping Program – 8 mins.

Planning Your Event – 5 mins.

Planning Your Cub Scout Outdoor Event v2 – 17 mins.

These trainings are all available online at my.scouting.org under the "My Training" tab.

Participants must provide documentation of completing the online courses. This can be done by presenting the certificates provided upon course completion OR providing other documentation that you have already completed the courses and hold current certifications.

OTHER REQUIRED PAPERWORK:
All participants must complete the BSA-Medical-Form-A&B (no physician’s signature is required). This Medical form should be brought to the campout; do not email. NO PAPERWORK = NO TRAINING

Questions: Bring lots of them! Or ask in advance— lozanoreng@gmail.com

When & Where

PWD October 2024 Baloo In Person Training
Camp William B. Snyder
Saturday 10-05-2024 12:00 PM ET to
Sunday 10-06-2024 11:00 AM ET

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