BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) is an adult leader outdoor camping training designed for Cub Scout leaders.  

We will be hosting BALOO beginning at 7pm on Friday, November 3 and conclude Saturday by 4pm.  Friday night crackerbarrel, Saturday breakfast and Saturday lunch will be included as part of the training fee ($15).  Since meals are provided, if you have any dietary restrictions, please email us so we can accomodate.

This course is a separate registration from IOLS.  If you desire both trainings, you must register for each separately.

All participants must bring their Health Form Part A & B with them to the training.

BALOO is the introductory training Cub Scout leaders should complete before taking Cub Scouts on an overnight camping trip.

Who should take BALOO?

The BSA requires that you have at least one BALOO-trained adult on every Cub Scout den or pack overnight outdoor event. That include pack camping and Webelos den overnighters.

A BALOO-trained leader should be at any overnighter regardless of whether it is a pack, district or council event.

Having at least one BALOO-trained adult will make your Cub Scouts’ camping experience as awesome as it can be.

Why should I take BALOO?

Leaders who complete BALOO training are better prepared to plan pack den or pack overnight events.

You’ll learn how to make camping activities and outings fun. You’ll discover how to keep your Cub Scouts safe and entertained. And you’ll learn how to plan an event that’s rooted firmly in Cub Scouting’s principles.

Successful experiences in the outdoors make Cub Scouts — and their parents — more likely to keep coming back.

How do I take BALOO?

BALOO consists of two components: online and hands-on. You’ll need to complete both in order to qualify as a “Trained” Cub Scout outdoor leader.

1. Online component: The online portion of BALOO is available 24/7 on the BSA Learn Center at My.Scouting.org. The goal of the online portion is to make the best use of time to allow leaders to experience as much as possible during the practical hands-on training.   Total time: 35 minutes

   Practical, hands-on component: This 1.5-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.