Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) Training is a day of fun and learning which will help pack leaders plan and carry out a quality "entry-level" outdoor experience for the Cub Scouts and their families. Participants will better understand the laws of the BSA and camp programming while acquiring the skills and confidence to host a successful campout by increasing their knowledge of available resources and the use of national and local council standards as guidelines.

BALOO includes Information on:

• Preparations for camping with Cub Scouts
• Site Selection
• Parent Involvement
• Health and Safety
• Equipment
• Feeding
• Introduction to Outdoor Skills

IMPORTANT:  The BALOO course is required for all packs that want to go camping.  At least one adult (leader or parent) camping with the pack must be “BALOO certified.”  This course is only offered a couple of times per year so plan ahead!

NEW - 3% CREDIT CARD PAYMENT PROCESSING FEE:  Anyone who pays their fees online with a credit card (beginning January 1, 2022) will also pay the 3% processing fee. Choose the Mail-in Payment Option (it looks like an envelope) to avoid these fees.

NEW - .5% (1/2%) E-CHECK PAYMENT PROCESSING FEE: The e-check option has been reactivated, and now has a .5% (1/2%) processing fee.  Choose the Mail-in Payment Option (looks like an envelope) to avoid these fees. 

MAIL-IN PAYMENT OPTION: The Mail-in Payment Options shuts off 15 days before the event, so make sure to complete your online registration before that date to avoid the above processing fees.  You can mail or bring a check to the council office (make payable to): Northeast Illinois Council B.S.A., 850 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills, IL  60061, or NEIC Units can have an authorized user approve payment from their Scout Store Account. It is their responsibility to ensure there is enough in the account.  Send detailed information for either payment type.  Contact Debi Geiger if you have questions.