BALOO & IOLS Training

Saturday, May 4-5, 2019
Camp Gustin

BALOO (for Cub leaders) and IOLS (for Scouts BSA leaders) training will be offered Saturday to Sunday, as a combined course! 

What's BALOO?  BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Training) is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout den or pack campout, including pack camping overnighters and Webelos den overnighters. BALOO training is comprised of two components—an online component and a practical, hands-on component. Both components must be completed to qualify as a “TRAINED” Cub Scout outdoor leader.

The online component (available on my.scouting.org) must be completed prior to the practical component, in order to make the best use of time to allow leaders to experience as much as possible during the practical hands-on training.

What is IOLS?  IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training, and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors. Specifically, this hands-on program gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a boy-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. In addition, the teaching methods, activities, and games model the variety of teaching used in effective and engaging Scouting programs.

Training Details

When:  Arrive 9:00 AM on Saturday May 4.  Training concludes 10:00 AM on Sunday, May 5.

Parking:  Enter the camp (when pavement ends you're in camp).  Parking lot is immediately on your left.

Cost:  $20, payable online, or mail payment to  Pine Tree Council, or at the door. PLEASE Pre-register.

Meals:  Your fee covers Saturday lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast.

Required paperwork:  Medical form parts A-B

What to bring:

• Be Prepared to “sleep in a tent you helped pitch," Tent, sleeping bag, etc.
• Boy Scout or Cub Scout Handbook, pen/pencils and notepad
• Additional personal gear (bug spray, pocket knife, sunscreen, hat, etc.) as you deem necessary. Most participants wear their uniform (Preferred!) and bring warm clothes – remember this Time of year can be cold.
• Scout Spirit! Be Prepared to have fun!