New Combined Course
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
&
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)

Complete two trainings in one class

 BALOO - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation 

Required training for: Cub Scout leaders to take the Pack or Webelos Dens camping

Recommended for all Cub Scout leaders and for those wishing to take Wood Badge training.

 Outdoor Leader Skills for the Boy Scout Outdoor Program 

Required training for: Scoutmasters/Ass’t.Scoutmasters and Crew Advisers

Recommended for all Boy Scout leaders and for those wishing to take Wood Badge training.

This combined course is designed as an introductory class and satisfy the requirements needed to take packs or Webelos dens camping, and required training for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.  The benefit to Cub Scout leaders is that after taking this one training they will be prepared for Boy Scouts.  Leaders will not be required to retake an outdoor leader skills class for Boy Scouts.

***Participants are required to stay overnight as a part of this course.

IOLS Course Description:

Campsite Selection: Basics; Tent and Bag Specications

Cooking and Sanitation: Prep; Storage; Meal Planning

Fires, Stoves, Campfires: Equipment; Safety; Campfire Planning

Interfaith Services: Inclusion; Incorporation at Camp-outs

Outdoor Ethics: Leave No Trace; Tread Lightly!; Outdoor Code

Packing and Hiking: Proper Gear; Packing Techniques

Plant and Animal ID: Native and Invasive Species; Tracking

Map and Compass: Basics; GPS; Geo cache

Ropes and Knots: Whipping; Tying; Lashing

Woods Tools: Pocketknife; Camp Saw; Ax; Proper Care and Use; Whittling Chip

BALOO Course Description:  BALOO participants must complete the online prerequisites my.scouting prior to arrival at the in person portion.
 

In addition to the above topics the following will also be covered:

Adventure Loops: Tips and Tricks for incorporation

Health and Safety: Unique Situations; Risk Reduction

Large Group Games: Tips and Tricks; Ideas

Outdoor Ceremonies: Recognition; Planning

Program Planning: Age Appropriateness; Recognitions