Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

(BALOO Training)

This one-and-a-half day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite component in addition to an overnight outdoor camping experience. Completion of this course is mandatory for a MINIMUM OF ONE adult on a Pack overnighter.

Course Fee: $20

There will be no on-site registration for this training. Participants must register in advance.

Meals Included

The following meals are included in the registration fee:

• Friday evening cracker barrel
• Saturday breakfast
• Saturday lunch
• Saturday dinner
• Sunday breakfast

Attendance Requirements

Participants must be on site and actively participating for the entire course, from Saturday at 8:00 AM through Sunday at 1:00 PM.

No late arrivals, early departures, or other time accommodations can be made. Participants who do not complete the full course will not receive BALOO training credit.

Because you are attending as a course participant:

• You cannot be counted as your Troop or Pack's two-deep leadership for any part of the event.
• You cannot serve as your unit's Grubmaster for meals during the event.

Required Prerequisites

Before arriving, participants must complete the following training through My.Scouting.org:

• BALOO Online Course
• Hazardous Weather Training
• Safeguarding Youth Training

You must bring a copy of the completion certificate for each course with you to check-in.

Required Health Forms

Participants must bring completed Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record Parts A and B when checking in.

Please make sure all prerequisites, certificates, and health forms are completed before arriving.