Because Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader — Join Us for IOLS or BALOO!

Are you ready to take the next step in your Scouting journey? Whether you're new to the outdoors or looking to sharpen your leadership skills, IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) and BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) are the perfect opportunities to grow — for you and your Scouts!

Why Take This Course?

• Gain Outdoor Expertise: Learn essential skills like setting up camp, map reading, fire building, and more — so you can confidently lead exciting and safe outdoor adventures.
• Connect with Nature: Reignite your love for the great outdoors and help your Scouts build a deep respect for the natural world.
• Build Strong Teams: Discover ways to foster teamwork and unity in your troop — in the wild and back at home.
• Prioritize Safety: Master safety protocols and emergency preparedness to keep your Scouts protected and thriving.
• Inspire Young Leaders: Learn to spark curiosity, build confidence, and guide Scouts toward becoming leaders themselves.

What You'll Learn:

• Outdoor skills like knots, first aid, fire building, and navigation
• Principles of effective leadership
• Risk assessment and outdoor safety
• Program planning and activity design
• Leave No Trace ethics

Course Details:

Dates: October 3–4, 2025
Times: Check-in at 5:00 PM Friday | Closing ceremony at 5:00 PM Saturday
Location: Camp Maluhia (or other suitable location)
Cost: $40 (includes meals, snacks, and materials)

Pre-requisites:

• BALOO: Complete the online component beforehand (find it in your my.scouting.org account)
• IOLS: complete the online leader specific training.
• Hazardous Weather Training
• Safety Afloat
• Safe Swim Defense
• Youth Protection Training (current)

What to Bring:

• A full packing list and welcome letter will be sent one week before the course. All participants must bring:
• Current Youth Protection Training (YPT) certificate
• Medical form Parts A, B1, and B2 (Scouts BSA form)

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to grow as a leader, connect with fellow Scouters, and prepare for unforgettable adventures with your Scouts.

Because every Scout deserves a trained leader — and that leader is you.
Questions? Reach out to District Training Chair, Glen Kitagawa at glennorthriver@gmail.com

We can’t wait to see you there!