Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

This is a training event that introduces leaders and parents* to the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping.  A BALOO trained leader must be in attendance at each pack overnighter.

*Parents must be registered in a leader position as the BALOO trained adult for any campouts.

It is highly recommended that you arrive on Friday night after 5.00pm for BALOO Training. There are no meals provided.

IMPORTANT!! There are prerequisites for this training.  Please click here.

TRAINING INCLUDES:

• Preparations
• Site Selection
• Meal Planning
• Health and Safety
• Equipment
• Campfire Planning
• Introduction to Outdoor Skills
• Parent Involvement

PLEASE COME PREPARED WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Class A for arrival (highly recommended), Certificate of Online course completion.  
Please see required list posted.

***PLEASE EAT SATURDAY PRIOR TO ARRIVAL, ALL OTHER MEALS WILL BE MADE AT THE SESSION***

This training is required for any adult involved in planning a Pack campout.  Webelos and Arrow of Lights must have a BALOO registered adult.

This training is required for any adult involved in planning a Pack campout.  Webelos and Arrow of Lights must have a BALOO registered adult.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)

This course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth in the outdoors. This Program is a hands-on program that gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a scout-led by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Scouters MUST be registered in a Unit leader position to attend.