Accotink Bay District Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) for
Cub Scout Leaders

Note, there will be no separate classroom session; only the overnight session at location listed on registration.

WHO:  Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Pack Committee Chairs, and Pack Committee Members, who need to complete their campout training requirements, as well as those other adult volunteers who want to help with the outdoor program activities. This training is intended for those delivering or supporting the Cub Scouts program (not intended for the Scouts BSA program).

WHAT:  Instruction designed to hone outdoor skills will use the Den methods. It will focus on safety & risk, unit structure, event planning, camping, Scout craft skills, Outdoor Ethics, and outdoor cooking. Partially fulfills the training requirements for Cub Scouters, WEBELOS Leaders, and Arrow of Light Leaders positions.

WHEN: Weekend Session starts at 8:00 am, Saturday and runs through 3:30 pm, Sunday.

COURSE FEE:  $30

Prerequisites

All participants must have current Safeguarding Youth Training/YPT certification.

FOR BALOO Certification:

Complete the Safety Modules:

• Hazardous Weather
• Safety Afloat
• Safe Swim Defense

Complete the 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 Scouting America Health and Medical Record parts 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 may be directed to the Accotink Bay District Training Chair, Al Barber.

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