Maui Nui - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Training
Outdoor Leader Training Weekend
BALOO & Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
November 7-8, 2026
Camp Maluhia, Maui
Be the Best Trained Leader You Can Be!
Come spend a night at Camp Maluhia with fellow adult leaders!
Enjoy a weekend of camping, hands-on learning, good food, and time with other Scouters while building the skills and confidence to bring even better outdoor adventures back to your Scouts.
Maui is bringing two important Scouting America outdoor leader training courses together for one special weekend at Camp Maluhia!
Whether you serve our youngest Scouts in a Cub Scout pack or are helping Scouts develop the outdoor skills that carry them toward First Class and beyond, trained leaders help create stronger, safer, and more exciting Scouting programs.
Participants will select either BALOO or IOLS when registering. These are separate training courses being offered at the same location and during the same weekend.
BALOOBasic Adult Leader Outdoor OrientationBALOO provides Cub Scout leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to confidently lead outdoor experiences for their packs. BALOO training includes two components: an online component and a practical, hands-on overnight component. Both must be completed to qualify as a trained Cub Scout outdoor leader. Who Should Attend?Cub Scout leaders who help plan, lead, or participate in their pack's outdoor and camping program are strongly encouraged to attend. BALOO training is especially important for packs planning overnight camping experiences because a BALOO-trained adult leader must be present for qualifying Cub Scout pack overnight camping activities. What Will You Learn?
BALOO PrerequisiteThe BALOO online training component must be completed before attending the practical course. The online training is available through the Scouting America Learn Center at my.scouting.org. | IOLSIntroduction to Outdoor Leader SkillsIOLS provides adult leaders with the practical outdoor skills needed to support a successful troop outdoor program. The course introduces leaders to many of the basic outdoor skills Scouts learn while working toward First Class rank. Participants learn by doing and spend the weekend practicing these skills in an outdoor camping environment. Who Should Attend?
What Will You Learn?
IOLS PrerequisiteScoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters should complete Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training as part of completing the training requirements for their position. This prerequisite does not apply to participants serving in other Scouting America positions. |
Weekend Information
When:
Saturday, November 7 - Sunday, November 8, 2026
Where:
Camp Maluhia, Maui
Cost:
$50
Minimum Registration: A minimum of 5 registered participants in BALOO and 5 registered participants in IOLS is required for each course to be held.
BALOO and IOLS are separate courses. If one course does not meet its minimum registration, that course may be cancelled even if the other training proceeds as scheduled.
This is an Overnight Outdoor Training
Both BALOO and IOLS include practical outdoor instruction and an overnight camping experience. Participants should plan to camp overnight and participate throughout the full course.
Participants are responsible for bringing their own personal camping equipment, including a tent, sleeping gear, appropriate clothing, and other personal items needed for an overnight camping experience.
What to Bring
A complete packing list will be provided to registered participants. Please review the event attachments and course information before arriving at camp.
IOLS participants should also bring a current edition of the Scouts BSA Handbook.
Required Forms
Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record, Parts A & B
Each participant must bring completed Parts A & B of the Annual Health and Medical Record.
Scouter Code of Conduct
Each participant must bring a signed copy of the Scouter Code of Conduct.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations made more than 30 days before the training are eligible for a refund.
No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 30 days of the training. If you are unable to attend, you may find another eligible leader to take your training spot. Please contact Aloha Council so the participant information can be updated prior to the training.
Any exchange of registration fees between the original participant and the substitute participant must be handled directly between those individuals. Aloha Council will not collect, refund, or transfer funds between participants as part of a registration substitution.
The substitute participant must meet all applicable course prerequisites and submit all required forms within the required timeframe.
Come Learn, Camp, and Grow as a Leader!
This weekend is a unique opportunity to bring Maui's Scouting leaders together at Camp Maluhia to learn practical skills, share ideas, build confidence, and strengthen the outdoor programs we provide for our Scouts.
Choose your training track, pack your camping gear, and join us for a great weekend at Camp Maluhia!
Map of Session
